Children and Family Services – Supervisor
Job Description
Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Supervisor provides direct supervision and guidance to the Children & Family Services Social Workers in their daily case management activities and to ensure program compliance.
Location: Durant
Schedule: Regular/Full-Time – 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Wage access is an option for this position.
Primary Tasks
- Provide direct supervision to and monitor performance of Children & Family Services Social Workers to ensure compliance with tribal, state and federal regulations and law.
- Audit cases to guarantee program policies and procedures, funding requirements, tribal state and federal law are being followed.
- Build and maintain relationships between Children & Family Services, other tribal programs and state/federal agencies.
- Conduct staff meetings, and instruct/train staff members on specific job tasks/duties/techniques and identify external resources for additional training needs.
- Prepare and submit required reports for tribal, state and federal agencies
- Identify and resolve Case Management System and other electronic database issues and implement any changes needed.
- Respond to and resolve internal and external guests’ needs regarding departmental operations, personnel issues, client services, etc.
- Assess program needs continually and implement solutions to ensure program efficiency.
- Assist Director with budget efficiency.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field OR four [4] years of directly related experience in lieu of education.
- Basic knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act, Family Violence Prevention & Services Act, and Violence Against Women Act
- Basic knowledge of management of federal grants
- Ability to negotiate, mediate and be assertive at a professional level
- Demonstrate a high level of cultural competence, sensitivity and responsiveness.
- Knowledge of case planning, case management, writing skills, communication skills, good organizational and time-management skills.
- Comfortable in court room situations
- Four [4] years of social work experience