Licensed Supervisor Social Worker; Care Coordination Treatment Unit Supervisor

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Job Title:

Licensed Supervisor Social Worker (Care Coordination Treatment Unit Supervisor)
Agency:

Department of Human Services Job

Requisition :

Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:

Job Description:

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

Start your career in public service . The License Supervisor in Social Work will be in the Care Coordination Treatment Unit (CCTU) is a state-level function that manages and supports complex, high-needs foster-care placements. Its primary role is to help ensure youth receive appropriate therapeutic services, stable placements, and coordinated care that supports movement toward less restrictive community-based settings. The CCTU Supervisor oversees and improves unit operations;

facilitates effective communication and coordination with internal and external partners; and develops systems, processes, and strategies that strengthen service delivery for youth with complex placement and treatment needs.

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Role and Responsibilities:

Provides direct supervision and leadership to unit staff by assigning work, monitoring performance, conducting employee evaluations, delivering coaching and training, addressing personnel concerns, and ensuring staff meet program, policy, and service-delivery expectations.

Lead personnel and program operations by interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating staff, facilitating monthly team meetings, and overseeing the development and ongoing management of unit programs.

Provide clinical and case-management consultation for youth with complex behavioral-health, developmental or intellectual-disability, and medical needs, including placement searches, treatment-program applications, and referrals to appropriate resources.

Coordinate treatment, residential, and support services with community partners, public and private agencies, insurance providers, and state-level stakeholders to promote timely, integrated child-welfare service delivery.

Monitor and improve services for youth with high-end needs through trend analysis, placement and support reviews for non-contracted providers, staff training, and participation in statewide initiatives such as the Family First Prevention Services Act, emerging-adult policy development, and PASS consultation meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience:

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, behavioral health, public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Current professional…