Social Services Unit Supervisor: Protective & Foster Care Lead

State-of-Missour; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking a Social Services Specialist to supervise child protective services and related areas in Buchanan County, Missouri. The role includes directing service delivery, handling referrals, and coordinating court-related activities.

Ideal candidates will have strong case management experience within public or private agencies, with the ability to travel statewide as needed and participate in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field (substitutions allowed).
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 9+ years of professional experience in protective services.

Responsibilities

• Directs and participates in delivering social services (adoption, child protection, foster care).
• Receives referrals from courts, hot lines and staff for protection and care of children.
• Conducts detailed case studies and makes recommendations for treatment and placement.

Skills

Case management

Protective services

Court coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State of Missouri is seeking a Social Services Specialist to supervise child protective services and related areas in Buchanan County, Missouri. The role includes directing service delivery, handling referrals, and coordinating court-related activities.

Ideal candidates will have strong case management experience within public or private agencies, with the ability to travel statewide as needed and participate in on-call rotations.