Social Work Supervisor 1

Ohio Department of Veterans Services; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 96,432,000 - 114,341,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting next month

Dental & Vision benefits

Retirement/pension

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services in Sandusky seeks a Social Worker to lead the Nursing Home Social Services program and manage casework for residents. You will conduct orientations, supervise staff, and contribute to care planning and discharge decisions.

This role requires an LISW license, with experience in social work supervision and a strong emphasis on resident services and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Requires current license as independent social worker (i.e., LISW) issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.
• 2 years of service in social work as of July 10, 2014 (exemption noted).
• Must meet qualifications for Ohio Veterans Homes social work positions.

Responsibilities

• Directs Social Work Case Management in the Nursing Home.
• Plans, develops, and supervises the Nursing Home Social Services Program for Nursing Home residents.
• Conducts initial orientation of resident and family regarding Ohio Veterans Homes and its policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assigns and monitors cases, evaluates work performed, adjusts grievances, orients, trains, and counsels employees.
• Attends training sessions and workshops to provide input into the Plan-of-Care and discharge planning.
• Supervises Nursing Home social workers who prepare and update social histories and related paperwork.

Skills

Mental Health

Social Services

Direct Support/Direct Care

Customer Service

Basic Documentation

Leading Others

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Performance Management

Establishing Relationships

Job description

ALL THE GOOD STUFF!

• Starting Hourly Pay: $36.75 with your first raise at 6 months and regular increases throughout your early years of service
• Medical coverage starting the 1st of the month following start date
• Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
• Free Dental & Vision
• Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
• View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio

• Starting Hourly Pay: $36.75 with your first raise at 6 months and regular increases throughout your early years of service
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Medical coverage starting the 1st of the month following start date
• Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
• Free Dental & Vision
• Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
• View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio

Key Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Directs Social Work Case Management in the Nursing Home
• Plans, develops, and supervises the Nursing Home Social Services Program for Nursing Home residents
• Conducts initial orientation of resident and residents' family regarding Ohio Veterans Homes and its policies, procedures, and programs
• Assigns and monitors cases, evaluates work performed, adjusts grievances, orients, trains, and counsels employees
• Attends training sessions and workshops to provide input into the Plan-of-Care and discharge planning
• Supervises Nursing Home social workers who prepare and update social histories on all nursing home residents and all paperwork required relative to services provided
• Directs meetings of Resident's Counsil, establishes Resident's Grievance Committee as mandated by Ohio Revised Code providing minutes of all meeting to the Nursing Home Administrator

If you are ready for the next great step in your career……Come join us

Helpful Tips

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.

NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

Requires current license as independent social worker (i.e., LISW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.27; 12 mos. exp. providing clinical supervision.

Pursuant to ORC 4757.41 (A)(5) any person engaging in social work or professional counseling as a civil service employee as defined in section 124.01 of the Revised Code who has at least two years of service as of July 10, 2014 is exempt from current licensure as independent social worker (i.e. LISW) requirement.

Job Skills:

• Mental Health
• Social Services
• Direct Support/Direct Care
• Customer Service
• Basic Documentation
• Leading Others
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Performance Management
• Establishing Relationships

Organization

Veterans Services Sandusky

Unposting Date

Sep 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Veteran Services - Sandusky

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Erie County-Sandusky

Compensation

$36.75/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

0800 - 1630

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

• Basic Documentation
• Customer Service
• Direct Support/Direct Care
• Mental Health
• Social Services

Professional Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Establishing Relationships
• Leading Others
• Performance Management
• Teamwork

Agency Overview

It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes — wartime veterans from all across the state and all branches of service.

WHO ARE WE?

The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma-informed care long-term care focused on providing excellent care to Ohio’s Veterans. The Veteran Homes provide direct nursing home care at facilities in Sandusky and Georgetown as well as domiciliary living to qualified veterans in Sandusky. We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to develop talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees.

To learn more about us, visit https://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/work-at-odvs