Family Services Supervisor

Hiring Range: $53,537.
35 to $70,936.
99 Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Additional Detail General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) – Supervises social workers, assistants and others.
Sets and enforces objectives for quality and quantity of work performed by unit.
Evaluates social service programs and program budgets.
Applies appropriate human resource practices in the supervision of staff.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with others.
Recommends policy changes based on evaluation of program effectiveness.
Deals with difficult or dangerous cases.
Interprets the program to other agencies and to the public.
Participates in community planning and development of new resources, jobs and community work sites.
Minimum Qualifications: Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision of policies, procedures and regulations relating to the various direct service programs.
The literature in the field of human services programs.
Casework supervision principles and practices, principles and processes for providing customer and personal services to include needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of satisfaction.
Employment and/or social work principles, practices and treatment modalities Social, economic, health and employment problems that face individuals, groups and communities.
Skill in operating a personal computer and the associated software and the operation of a motor vehicle.
Demonstrated ability to plan and manage work activities.
Assist others in their planning and management.
Develop programs and procedures.
Make decisions in difficult situations.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Apply treatment and intervention approaches.
Interpret laws, policies and regulations regarding human services.
Ensure compliance and recommend needed changes.
Supervise others working with clients.
Analyze situations to make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations.
Train, evaluate, lead, and develop subordinate staff.
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia).
Considerable experience in assigned program area/human services programs and completion of required training programs.
Supervisory experience or work experience in a leadership role.
Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.
Preferred Qualifications: Possession of a BSW or MSW degree and a Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable.
Special Requirements: Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen.
The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
This position is covered under Code of Virginia §63.
2-1601.
1 or §63.
2-1720 requiring the finalist candidate to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.
Employee must be willing to work in community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
May be required to participate in afterhours on-call schedule on a rotating basis.
Complete a minimum of 2 hours of Community Outreach as outlined by the Agency each year.
These events are held outside of normal office hours.
Must be able to telework if necessary.
Driving record must meet agency standard.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications accepted only through this on-line process.
Applicants are encouraged to provide a complete listing of work experience and qualifications on the application and/or resume.
Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website.
Mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered applications will not be accepted.
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer