Intake Social Caseworker Supervisor (Emphasis on Youth in Conflict Assessments

Social Case Worker Supervisor

The Child Welfare Services division of Denver Human Services is currently seeking a top-notch, visionary Social Case Worker Supervisor with an emphasis on Youth in Conflict assessments to directly manage Social Case Workers in our Intake Section, which is primarily responsible for assessing new allegations of abuse/neglect of children ages 0-18 as well as concerns regarding youth in conflict and/or need for services and placement.

The Intake Section is a fast-paced and demanding environment.

The Intake Social Case Worker Supervisor with an emphasis on Youth in Conflict assessments will coach, lead and mentor staff as well as have responsibility for the development, planning, and assignment of cases. The successful candidate will demonstrate exemplary leadership, flexibility and experience empowering staff and managing a diverse workforce. The right person for this position will be someone who has a track record of being able to prioritize the best interests of the child while showing a thorough understanding and dedication to the highest standards of practice.

Specifically, as the Intake Social Case Worker Supervisor with an Emphasis on Youth in Conflict Assessments:

• Plans, assigns, and reviews the activities of social case workers performing case management functions and recommends changes in practices and procedures to increase operating efficiency and expedite workflow
• Participates in the development of long range and short-term plans and goals for the assigned area, establishes and/or monitors current methods and policies, and keeps management level personnel abreast of trends and issues in the field and in the department
• Screens assessments initially to determine level of risk to individuals/families and eligibility for services/programs, assigns assessments, meets with social case workers to discuss status of assessments, problems encountered, basis for actions, and alternative solutions, reviews and discusses progress of assessments and worker's reports, and provides technical guidance and direction in unusual and non-standard situation
• Trains social case workers in social work techniques and methodologies, orients workers with appropriate laws, policies, regulations, and procedures, and ensures that work conforms to standards, regulations, and laws of state and federal agencies
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with public and private community-based services providers and professional and community groups in order to exchange information, resolve concerns/complaints, and develop and maximize available resources
• Ensures that staff prepares comprehensive records, reports, and documentation that complies with state and federal standards and requirements. Prepares, supports, and coaches staff who testifies in court proceedings and provide expert testimony
• Develops the performance enhancement plan, documents performance, provides performance feedback, and formally evaluates the work of employees
• Responds to formal and informal employee grievances and prepares written responses. Documents causes for disciplinary action and initiates letters of reprimand and formal recommendations for disciplinary action
• Performs other related duties as assigned

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Intake experience preferred
• Experience with Differential Response and Partnering for Safety
• Supervisory experience
• Experience leading, supervising, and/or coordinating staff

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Requirements as set forth in Colorado Department of Human Services Volume 7 and/or Volume 30 regulations. Bachelor's Degree from a higher education institution with course work related to the job responsibilities of child welfare or adult protective services social caseworker. Course work examples can include and are not limited to, the development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, social work, sociology, psychology, psychiatry, gerontology, nursing, special education, guidance and counseling, criminal justice, or other human behavioral sciences or therapeutic techniques
• Experience:
  
  Requirements as set forth in Colorado Department of Human Services Volume 7 and/or Volume 30 regulations
• Education & Experience Equivalency:
  No substitution of experience for education is permitted. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements
• Licensure & Certification:
  Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• Requires certification as a…