Family Time/Facilitator Supervisor

mesacounty; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Life insurance

Long term disability

Job summary

Mesa County is recruiting a Family Time/Facilitator Supervisor to oversee case assignments for Family Time Specialists and Facilitators, ensuring workload balance and adherence to statutes. You will supervise staff, conduct evaluations, hire/terminate recommendations, and implement disciplinary measures as needed.

Reporting to the Division Manager, you will support division goals, partner with leadership, and engage with community partners to promote safe family visits and timely, professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with coursework in human behavior, child development, or family intervention.
• Master's degree or higher in social work or related behavioral science field.
• Two years of professional experience in a human services related agency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Family Time Specialists and Facilitators; assign cases and manage workload to meet policies.
• Perform personnel actions including evaluations, hiring/termination recommendations, and discipline.
• Ensure compliance with HB-23-1027 and coordinate with treatment teams to support permanency.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Master's degree or higher in social work or human behavioral science

Two years of professional experience in a human services related agency

Job description

$5,975.94 - $6,825.36

The Family Time/Facilitator Supervisor is responsible for assigning cases to Family Time Specialists and Facilitators while ensuring effective workload management. This role provides direct supervision to staff at least bi-weekly to ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local statutes, policies, and procedures. The Supervisor performs key personnel actions, including authoring and conducting performance evaluations, making hiring and termination recommendations, and implementing County disciplinary practices as necessary.

Reporting directly to the Division Manager, the Supervisor supports the division's strategic direction and common goals, collaborating with the Division Director as appropriate. The successful candidate will be an active, positive member of the Child Welfare and MCDHS leadership teams, fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. Additionally, the Supervisor acts as a community liaison, working collaboratively with partners to achieve positive outcomes for children. Other related duties may be assigned as required. Family Time

The Supervisor ensures that Family Time Specialists adhere to court orders and that children and youth remain safe and protected during family visits. Responsibilities include ensuring reports are professional, timely, and compliant with HB-23-1027. The Supervisor proactively engages with the community to facilitate family time in natural settings when appropriate and provides comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training plans for staff development. All supervision is conducted with the best interests of the child in mind, coordinating with treatment teams to achieve timely legal permanency.

Facilitators

The Supervisor ensures that Facilitators effectively schedule, coordinate, and prepare for various meetings within open child welfare assessments and cases. This involves fostering strong engagement with parents, caregivers, and support systems to ensure the best interests of children and youth remain paramount. The Supervisor oversees the production and distribution of timely, professional documentation to all appropriate parties. Key duties include providing professional development opportunities, assisting staff in mediating conflicts during Family Engagement meetings to reach positive outcomes, and promoting a culturally respectful climate for all family interactions.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree from a higher education institution with coursework related to the job responsibilities of child welfare social casework supervisor. Course work examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques; and,
• Three (3) years of professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services related agency; or,
• A master's degree or higher in social work or a human behavioral science field; and,
• Two (2) years of professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services related agency.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 10 pounds. Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position: A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment. A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance. Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question. Another factor related to job performance or business operations, such as paying a shift differential to workers on less popular shift. Travel, if the travel is a regular and necessary condition of the work performed.

This position is eligible for the following Mesa County benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Life insurance
• Long term disability

Agency

Mesa County

Address

544 Rood Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Phone

970- 244 - 1856

Website

http://www.mesacounty.us