Social Services Manager

Job Title

Social Services Manager

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS – Sallisaw Veterans Center

2343 S. Kerr Boulevard, Sallisaw, OK 74955

Positions in this classification are assigned responsibilities involving the direction or supervision of the Social Services Program for an Oklahoma Veterans Center having responsibility for the program area and will perform all essential functions related to the position.

• Manages a major agency unit, section, division or program (Social Services); directs or supervises staff in the completion of assigned functions and activities.
• Develops and recommends policies, rules and regulations which pertain to the administration of assigned programs consistent with federal and state laws; participates in program analysis, including the analysis of problems and needed services.
• Directs studies of needs; reviews and analyzes information from studies and projects for immediate and long‑range program development; advises subordinate program staff and other interested groups of the proper interpretation and application of agency rules and policies.
• Reviews periodic staff reports, administrative audits, program activities and other information to evaluate program effectiveness and quality of services; develops controls to assure accountability for program operation, policy implementation and the maintenance of efficiency in various units.
• Develops and maintains sound personnel policies and practices; participates in the selection of persons for educational scholarships; directs staff training programs.

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others. This is the leadership level where employees provide direct supervision to lower level staff. Responsibilities include planning, organizing and directing a social work department or an entire social work program in a state facility or may serve as a clinical supervisor in a mental health facility.

Employees assigned to this level will supervise a staff of professional and paraprofessional social service specialists who provide a wide variety of case work and social services to clients and patients, and provide consultation and assistance to persons in other professional fields.

Knowledge of principles and practices of social work, current social and health problems, family health and psychosocial aspects of human relations, community, state and national health and welfare resources, psychosocial terminology, principles of interviewing, social assistance requirements, and psychosocial treatment techniques. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and choosing an appropriate course of action, make decisions and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Bachelor’s degree from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (a master’s degree social worker with experience in long‑term care is preferred), a current social work license from the State of Oklahoma Licensed Social Workers Board, a minimum of three years of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals, and at least two years of professional supervisory, managerial, consultative or administrative experience in social services or guidance/counseling services.

• Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job‑related travel normally associated with this position.
• Current Oklahoma licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. 427.8.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.