Lead Social Worker, Investigations & Administration

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory Social Worker to lead a team providing direct professional social work services to at-risk children and families. The role supports CFSA’s mission and may involve field supervision and court-related activities.

Requirements include an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and current DC LICSW licensure; residency in DC is preferred. The position is management supervisory service with standard scheduling and potential for

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of social work principles to supervise staff and provide services.
• Knowledge of child welfare, family services, and related case practices.
• Ability to manage diverse teams and complex cases with cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, supervises, and administers the work of the immediate reports.
• Assigns cases and monitors service delivery per laws, CFSA policies, and guidelines.
• Develops and implements a case management work plan and evaluates operations.
• Prepares regular reports and maintains court-mandated caseload standards.
• Oversees staff performance, hires, promotions, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Monitors court activities, attends hearings, and guides staff in proceedings.
• Performs field supervision and investigations as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office

Case management

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) accredited by CSWE

Tools

Office software

Job description

Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory Social Worker to lead a team providing direct professional social work services to at-risk children and families. The role supports CFSA’s mission and may involve field supervision and court-related activities.

Requirements include an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and current DC LICSW licensure; residency in DC is preferred. The position is management supervisory service with standard scheduling and potential for