Supervisor - Emergency Services

lucaskids; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas County Children Services is seeking an Emergency Services Supervisor within the Social Services Division in Ohio. The role oversees a unit of caseworkers, ensuring after-hours reports of abuse or neglect are properly screened and addressed.

Emphasis is on confidentiality, cultural competency, family-centered approaches, and timely permanency. The position requires a relevant degree and supervisory experience, with a strong understanding of governmental structures and labor relations, to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field with seven years of casework experience.
• OR a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field with three years’ protective services and supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of governmental structure, public/human relations, labor/management relations; supervisory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a unit of caseworkers; ensure reports of child abuse, neglect, and dependency received outside normal hours are screened and responded to.
• Ensure unit practice reflects agency philosophies and policies, including confidentiality, professionalism, cultural competency, FCNB services, child safety, ethics, and timely permanency for children.

Skills

Cross-cultural communication

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) is seeking candidates for an Emergency Services Supervisor position for the Social Services Division. This position reports to the Assistant Manager – Intake & Emergency Services of Lucas County Children Services. To oversee and manage a unit of caseworkers, ensuring that reports of child abuse, neglect, and dependency that are received outside of Agency’s standard hours of full operation are appropriately screened and responded to. To ensure that the unit’s casework practice is reflective of critical Agency philosophies and responsibilities concerning, but not limited to, confidentiality, professionalism, cultural competency, family-centered, neighborhood-based (FCNB) services, child safety, social work ethics, family integrity, and timely permanency for children. To ensure that Agency policies and collective bargaining agreement provisions are understood and followed.

Candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field with seven (7) years casework experience; to include five (5) years’ work experience as a Caseworker 3; OR a Master’s degree in Social Work or related field and three years’ experience in protective services with previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the following is helpful: Governmental Structure; Public/Human Relations; Labor/Management Relations; management/supervisory techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to model effective interactions and communication skills in cross-cultural situations required.
• Must possess the ability to utilize computer technology to access information and produce reports.
• Residential or other personal telephone required. Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and reliable automobile required.

Pay Range: $61,261.20 – $91,873.60

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We offer an excellent salary and benefit package.

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