Social Services Unit Supervisor

State of Missouri; Caruthersville (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Social Services – Children’s Division in Missouri is seeking qualified candidates to deliver protective services, conduct case management, and coordinate foster care and adoption cases. Responsibilities include handling referrals, performing assessments, and attending court hearings to support at-risk children and families.

Preferred candidates have a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field, with significant experience in protective services; diverse skills and willingness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field is preferred.
• High School Diploma with nine+ years of experience in protective services as described in the minimum qualifications.
• Combination of earned college credits substituting for experience is allowed; 30 credits ≈ 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates in delivering social services in adoption, child abuse/neglect, protective services, foster care, and related areas.
• Receives referrals from juvenile courts, hotlines, or staff for protection and care of at-risk children.
• Performs detailed case studies, evaluates social, economic and environmental factors, and makes treatment and placement recommendations.
• Performs diagnostic and assessment services to aid staff in treatment and service planning.
• Attends court hearings and meetings related to assigned casework.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

High School Diploma + 9+ years of experience in protective services

Job description

Job Location

Base office can be either New Madrid or Caruthersville.

Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Department of Social Services

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services – Children’s Division cares for at-risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!

• Directs and participates in the delivery of social services in such areas as adoption, child abuse and neglect, protective services, intensive services, foster care and related areas.
• Receives referrals from juvenile courts, abuse/neglect hot line, Family Support Division staff or other professional or private individuals in the community for protection and care of neglected, abused or exploited children.
• Conducts detailed case studies; prepares evaluations of social, economic and environmental factors; and makes recommendations to staff regarding treatment and placement plans.
• Performs diagnostic and assessment services to assist staff in the development and implementation of treatment, placement and service plans.
• Attends court hearings and meetings related to assigned casework.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and Nine or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

OR

• One or more yearsof experience as a Social Services Specialist (III) or Senior Social Services Specialist with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.

OR

• Three or more years of experience as an Associate Social Services Specialist and/or Social Services Specialist (II) with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.

OR

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably a degree in Social Work or comparable human services field (Substitutions allowed); and,

Five or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

(A combination of earned credit hours from an accredited college or university in the preferred fields such as social work, family and child development, special education, psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences and experience described may substitute for the stated qualifications. 30 credit hours are equivalent to 1 year of experience. Professional experience as described must be of a substantial period of time (over 50% of time)).

(Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to travel throughout the State of Missouri as needed
• Availability to be in the “on call” rotation one weekend a month.
• Training, certification, and/or education in leadership and continuous process improvement programs (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) is preferred.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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