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State of Missouri

Social Services Unit Supervisor

State of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101

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State of Missouri Job Location: Kansas City, MO Department: Department of Social Services – Children’s Division Why You’ll Love This Position

Passionate about helping people, working with children and families, making a difference. What You’ll Do

Direct and participate in delivery of social services in areas such as adoption, child abuse and neglect, protective services, intensive services, foster care, and related areas. Receive referrals from juvenile courts, abuse/neglect hotline, Family Support Division staff or other community professionals for protection and care of neglected, abused or exploited children. Conduct detailed case studies; prepare evaluations of social, economic and environmental factors; and make recommendations to staff regarding treatment and placement plans. Perform diagnostic and assessment services to assist staff in development and implementation of treatment, placement and service plans. Attend court hearings and meetings related to assigned casework. Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and nine or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in 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 a degree in Social Work or comparable human services field (Substitutions allowed); and five or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in delivery of protective services… (include summary). 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. Benefits

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. Contact: CD-HR@dss.mo.gov

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