Social Work Supervisor

Introduction

Are you someone who is driven and motivated to making a positive impact with those you work with? Are you looking for a new leadership opportunity? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our team of individuals committed to the goal of making a difference in our communities!

At the State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS), we are seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Social Work Supervisor, within our Social Worker Services Division in the Middletown Resource Center, Middletown, CT.

This position is full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week with a schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

• Supervise and direct the activities of social workers responsible for the identification, investigation, and intervention of abuse/neglect/exploitation and the assessment, coordination, and quality oversight of services provided to individuals and families.
• Oversee and provide guidance to staff in the development and implementation of protective services and/or other service planning.
• Conduct periodic unit meetings and individual supervision to apprise staff of new and revised policies and procedures, discuss complex cases and workload issues and obtain staff input and feedback.
• Support quality and fiscal management processes.
• Provide administrative support and assistance to management.
• Other related duties.

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  for more information.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS serves about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities. Services are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, online and phone access options.

We hope you pursue joining our team and encourage you to detail your related experience on the application!

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  Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:
  List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits toward qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
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