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State of Missouri

Social Services Unit Supervisor

State of Missouri, Macon, Missouri, United States, 63552

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Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services – Children’s Division cares for at-risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please join us!

Assists in training assigned staff on Division policies, procedures, standards, and goals; participates in management planning and program revision.

Reviews case records of assigned staff to ensure that work is performed, and services are delivered in accordance with agency guidelines and policy.

Conducts detailed case studies; prepares evaluations of social, economic, and environmental factors; and makes recommendations to staff regarding treatment and placement plans.

Interacts with law enforcement and juvenile officers, other public officials, and community organizations regarding family and children issues.

Attends court hearings and meetings related to assigned casework.

Provides periodic reports on standards of practice, progress, and development of assigned staff.

Assigns and directs the work of staff, participates in selection, makes recommendations for disciplinary actions and/or grievance resolutions, and conducts periodic evaluations of staff performance.

Assumes responsibility for the quality and quantity of services provided by assigned staff to families, children, and parents.

Performs other related work as assigned.

Education and Experience

— High School Diploma or High School Equivalency and nine or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license. OR one or more years of experience as a Social Services Specialist (III) or Senior Social Services Specialist with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System. OR three or more years of experience as an Associate Social Services Specialist and/or Social Services Specialist (II) with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System. OR a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferably in Social Work or related human services field) and five or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license. Substitutions and credit-hour provisions may apply as described in the original text.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to travel throughout the State of Missouri as needed

Availability to be in the “on call” rotation one weekend a month

Training, certification, and/or education in leadership and continuous process improvement programs (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) is preferred

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here. CD-HR@dss.mo.gov

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Government Administration

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