CPS/FAR/FVS Social Service Supervisor 5 (SSS5)

Benefits, responsibilities, and requirements for the CPS/FAR/FVS Social Service Supervisor 5 (SSS5) position.

• Supervise and mentor a unit of Social Service Specialists and complete casework.
• Manage and support Social Service Specialists to ensure assessments and investigations are thorough, comprehensive, and completed timely.
• Coordinate with other supervisors to ensure appropriate coverage for the office.
• Participate in supervisory, administrative, and individual meetings and conferences.
• Perform quality assurance on staff documentation, assessments, reports, case management, and payment initiation.
• Ensure Social Service Specialists document case activities and information gathered within the case file and FAMLINK electronic record.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, counseling, consultation, on-the-job training, and feedback.
• Prepare written staff performance evaluations utilizing the Performance Evaluation system.
• Consult with administrators and human resources regarding corrective or disciplinary action.
• Train new and existing staff to gather accurate and complete information, organize information, and make case decisions.
• Keep staff informed of policies, rules, and regulations affecting their jobs and the children and families they serve.
• Provide consultation and oversight to ensure accurate application of the child safety framework.
• Review and revise service referrals and letters, family assessments, and investigative assessments.
• Attend and testify in Superior Court.

• Eight (8) years of paid social service experience* AND 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline.
• A Master’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences or any Master’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND Three (3) years of paid social service experience* in planning, administering, developing, or delivery of public child welfare, social, health, or chemical dependency treatment programs.
• A Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences or any Bachelor’s degree which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter credits in a Social Services discipline AND Four (4) years of paid social service experience* in planning, administering, developing, or delivery of public child welfare, social, health, or chemical dependency treatment programs.
• One (1) year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 4 (SSS4).
• Two (2) years of experience as a Social Service Specialist 3 (SSS3).
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles.

• Health insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Sick Leave
• Dependent care assistance
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Holidays

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