Social Work Supervisor - Fallon

social worker supervisor 2

*** this recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible***

the division of child and family services is hiring a social worker supervisor 2 for the fallon child welfare office. Social work supervisor (sws) 2 is responsible for reviewing and approving the work product of their subordinates. Work products they approve and create should be accurate, neat, well organized and thorough. Decisions made should be based on sound reasoning and good judgement, utilizing the child welfare practice model, policy and procedure in guiding decision making.

Sws 2 must be continuously educating subordinate staff to relevant nv statue and administrative code. Sws 2 must ensure staff are educated about and adhere to applicable ive requirements and local court rules pertaining to court proceedings, including preparing accurate court reports and updates, being prepared to testify in court and follow through with court recommendations/orders. Sws 2 must act in accordance with statute, regulation, policy and procedure.

Prepare and administer training on a wide variety of topics including but not limited to; child welfare practice model, unity, policy, procedure, statute and administrative code. Consult, coach and mentor staff re: individual cases assigned to them, emphasizing the importance of family engagement. Provide weekly 1:1 consultation /supervision to first year caseworkers and a minimum of biweekly supervision, if appropriate thereafter.

Consistently and timely complete required unity windows. Ensure court reports are accurate, thorough and filed in compliance with local court rules. Alert appropriate person (da, ssm 3 or ag) immediately upon receipt of court recommendations/order not supported by the division. This positions schedule will be monday - friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the u.s. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

social workers are licensed professionals who provide case management services to children, families, vulnerable adults with intellectual, developmental, physical disabilities, serious mental illness, and older adults (collectively referred to as "vulnerable adults") and other individuals within local communities and institutions. Case management is defined as the process by which an individual's needs are identified and the social, habilitative, and medical services designed to meet those needs are located, coordinated, and monitored.

Positions in this series may specialize in one service area, or may work in several areas as a generalist, depending upon the needs of the community and the mission of the agency to which it is assigned.

licensure or provisional licensure as a social worker, clinical social worker, independent social worker or associate in social work and one year of advanced journey level professional experience providing case management in a social work setting equivalent to a social worker iii in nevada state service.

assess and reassess client levels of functioning by interviewing clients, family members and other community contacts; utilize tests, inventories, and other assessment tools; review medical, legal and law enforcement reports; and evaluate client resources for the purpose of identifying the level of assistance needed and services appropriate to meet client emotional, social, financial and health needs. Develop and implement a case plan that presents intervention strategies to meet client needs including alternative placement, job training, socialization, nursing services, legal and medical intervention, and financial assistance according to federal and state regulatory guidelines and budget limitations.

Locate and coordinate a network of services and resources provided by other state agencies, community organizations and private service providers in areas such as mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, developmental, homemaking, financial assistance, and employment programs pertinent to assessing client needs and case plan goals. Provide ongoing case management services by conducting home visits, monitoring delivery of services and quality of care, and reassessing client needs;

track client progress and well-being, evaluate case plan effectiveness, and effectively manage resources; assist clients in identifying…