Social Services Unit Supervisor

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This position will be located in Audrain County/Mexico, Missouri.

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth, and move families to self‑sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy, and productive lives. If you are passionate about helping people, love working with children and families, and enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances, we invite you to join our team.

• Direct and participate in the delivery of social services in areas such as adoption, child abuse and neglect, protective services, intensive services, foster care, and related areas.
• Receive referrals from juvenile courts, the abuse/neglect hot line, Family Support Division staff, or other professionals or private individuals for protection and care of neglected, abused, or exploited children.
• Conduct detailed case studies; prepare evaluations of social, economic, and environmental factors; and make recommendations to staff regarding treatment and placement plans.
• Perform diagnostic and assessment services to assist staff in the development and implementation of treatment, placement, and service plans.
• Attend court hearings and meetings related to assigned casework.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A degree in Social Work or a comparable human services field is preferred; however, applicants with an unrelated bachelor’s degree who possess direct relevant experience and/or competencies may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Five or more years of professional experience in a public or private agency delivering protective services including casework/case management in investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family‑centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or in‑home family crisis intervention services, plus a valid driver’s license.

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• One or more years of experience as a Social Services Specialist (III), Senior Service Specialist with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.

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• Three or more years of experience as an Associate Social Services Specialist and/or Social Services Specialist (II) with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.

• Ability to travel throughout the state of Missouri as needed.
• Availability to be on call one weekend a month.
• Training, certification, and/or education in leadership and continuous process improvement programs (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) is preferred.
• Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties upon the date of hire and throughout employment.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more.

Contact: CD-HR.gov