Social Work Supervisor – Child Welfare

Overview

This classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2026.

This recruitment is to fill current and future vacancies in the Children Services Division.

These positions may require occasional non-standard work hours on weekends, holidays and before/after normal scheduled work hours.

Butte County has the ability to support clinical supervision to employees who hold an Associate Social Worker (ASW) license, promoting their growth and development within our organization.

New employees generally start at the beginning of the salary range. The salary range has 7 steps with employees typically starting at step 1 and moving to step 2 upon the completion of a successful one-year probationary period. Each year thereafter, upon completion of successful performance, employees move to subsequent next step. Each step represents a 5% increase.

Note: A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking among qualified candidates. Based upon information provided in this application including responses to supplemental questions, an applicant's education, training and experience (full-time equivalent) may be evaluated. Applicants should provide thoughtful and thorough responses to supplemental questions as they play an important role in this recruitment process. All qualifying work experience that is described or included in responses to supplemental questions MUST also be included and detailed in the Work Experience section of this application.

See Resume is not an acceptable response for any supplemental question.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Under general supervision, supervises Social Services Associates and Social Workers who carry a select and difficult caseload in Child Welfare, including Child Protective Services.

Receives general supervision from a Program Manager or designee. Exercises direct supervision over Social Services Associates and Social Workers.

This is the supervisory level in the Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS) Social Worker classification; typical duties may include:
Supervise staff and program activities, provide Staff Development, perform Quality Assurance duties in accordance with ethical and legal standards. Typical functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Guides, supervises and schedules staff; prioritizes and assigns cases and projects; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations; develops and implements corrective action plans as needed; identifies training needs and provides training for staff.
• Provides coaching, counseling and guidance on professional responsibilities and technical skills.
• Meets regularly with staff to offer support and guidance; analyzes and evaluates issues and proposals, develops recommendations, and directs the implementation of solutions.
• Reviews cases; facilitates and guides development of assessment and treatment plans; reviews and critiques progress notes and case plans; performs ongoing risk management assessment of cases and staff.
• Leads and manages unit meetings to review client caseload, services, concerns and recommendations; assures that appropriate services are provided; assures effective communications between staff and programs.
• Performs a wide range of general administrative duties; reviews and approves expenditures, reports, documentation and time studies.
• Coordinates Immediate Response/Emergency Response (IR/ER) interventions, assisting individuals in crisis situations; acts as client advocate; may provide court testimony as agency representative witness.
• Assists staff in accessing private and public services and resources.
• Reviews individual case plans; teaches socialization and coping skills, and promotes independent behavior; monitors and follows-up periodically to reassess client status.
• Participates on interview panels and make hiring recommendations.
• Reviews and assures the accuracy of staff’s client files and other documents to ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and compliance with Federal Case Review requirements. May conduct field interviews as part of the review process; compiles and synthesizes data for summary reports.
• Coordinates and participates in the preparation for and response to Federal, State, and internal reviews of system performance and quality and data collection and reports.
• Participate in the development and implementation of counseling and guidance programs for at-risk and target groups.
• Recognizes cultural and linguistic differences of client populations; provides service delivery to appropriate public, private and community services and resources;…