Child and Family Services Specialist Supervisor at State of Nebraska in Chadron, Nebraska

Job Description:

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25



Location:

Alliance, NE, Chadron, NE



Hiring Rate:

$31.115



Job Posting:

JR2024-00007671 Child and Family Services Specialist Supervisor (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
07-04-2024



Job Description:

Directs the operations of a unit of Child and Family Services Specialist workers to ensure the application of administrative and/or program policies and plans to work activities and to facilitate through advice and consultation the resolving of problems in the delivery of casework services. Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of staff members including recommending personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, grievances, work schedules and assignments to ensure efficient and effective accomplishment of work. Trains staff in the policies and procedures of social protective service casework to improve and maintain job performance levels and meet standards through exposure of necessary job knowledge and abilities. Coordinates case conferences for case assessment, consideration of case problems, case planning and/or determination of legal requirements prior to disposition and assignment to staff. Monitors record keeping of caseload statistics on service provisions and other functions which impact casework programs and submits this information to higher level management to ensure documentation and communication requirements are met. Consults with other agency staff members and supervisors on determining the allocation of staff members and other resources to ensure coordination of agency actions and decisions and to achieve the goals and objectives of agency programs and services. Confers with social work professionals in other organizations, court and law enforcement staff and interested individuals in the community to promote and develop community resources and awareness of social welfare problems. Plans and provides social/protective casework services to customers to handle individual complex and difficult cases and to ensure the needs of the customers are met



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health care, education, criminal justice, or other closely related area. Experience performing case management responsibilities in protective services, alcohol/drug abuse, juvenile justice probation, counseling or social services delivery AND experience leading, coordinating, directing, monitoring, and/or supervising others.



Other: Valid drivers license






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


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Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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