Social Services Supervisor – Redwood Falls

Southwest Health and Human Services currently has an opening for a Children’s Social Services Supervisor. This position is located in our Redwood Falls office.

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS) is a multi-county agency committed to strengthening individuals, families and communities by providing quality services in a respectful, caring and cost-effective manner.

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the staff and programs for child protection services and child welfare services so that they function within federal, state, county laws and rule, and agency policy in meeting customers’ needs. Monitors and evaluates the provision of client services in the program area. Fosters effective community-agency relations and organizes community projects. Participates in community meetings and is responsible for the utilization of community resources.

Assists in writing and developing the agency Vulnerable Children & Adult Plan. Assists in the planning and development of social services budget and provides the justification and rationale to county board regarding social service unit/division budget needs and requests. Evaluates staff performance and recommends appropriate action.

• A master’s degree from an accredited institution in social work or clinical psychology, counseling psychology, human services administration, or closely related field (I.e., applied behavioral sciences) and one year of experience as a social worker.

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• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in social work from an accredited college/university and two years of experience as a social worker.

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• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in a closely related field (psychology, sociology, human services) and three years of experience as a social worker.

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• Baccalaureate degree in an unrelated field from an accredited college/university and five years of experience as a social worker.

SWHHS offers a flexible schedule and competitive benefits.

Starting Rate of Pay: $68,610 – $117,005 annual

We do not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.