Social Work Supervisor II

Bargaining Unit:
Local 1021 - Social Services First Line Supervisors Unit

The Employment and Human Services Department is currently accepting applications to fill four (4) vacancies for Social Work Supervisor II.

Contra Costa County’s Employment and Human Services Department works diligently to provide the community with resources that support, protect, and empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. The department is committed to hiring candidates that share our core values of delivering an exceptional customer service experience, encouraging open communication, embracing change, practicing ethical behavior, and valuing diversity.

• A leader who possesses the skill of encouraging and energizing the team to attain their objectives effectively
• Proficient in demonstrating, instructing, mentoring, coaching, and providing assistance to staff in a fast-paced work environment
• Knowledgeable about Child Welfare initiatives and Risk Assessment tools
• Able to develop innovative strategies to solve complex problems and assist families

• Supervising a team of Social Worker II & III professionals, along with clerical and support personnel
• Establishing clear performance expectations, tracking and coaching staff progress, and resolving conflicts effectively
• Managing individual programs and facilitating both individual supervision meetings and group meetings
• Understanding and interpreting County, State, and Federal Child Welfare policies and protocols, and training staff on policy and protocol implementation
• Participating in inter-agency meetings and County committees relevant to Child Welfare and juvenile dependency

• Your contributions can lead to significant and meaningful changes within the Bureau and the community
• Your work is making a direct contribution to safeguarding children and assisting families in achieving their full potential
• You find joy in teaching, inspiring, and enabling social workers to do excellent work and achieve their maximum capabilities, all while providing high quality case management services

• You operate under pressure to meet compliance and Court deadlines
• You frequently implement new and changing policies at a County level
• You work with staff who may be experiencing stress, secondary trauma, and burnout
• You work with a non-voluntary client population

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace

To read the complete job description, please visit the website, www.cccounty.us/hr

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.

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