Child Welfare Supervisor; Promotional

Position: Child Welfare Supervisor (Promotional)
Introduction

YOU MUST BE AN ALAMEDA COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO APPLY. THIS IS A NEW PROMOTIONAL ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Qualified applicants must be current county employees and have completed the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service by July 21, 2026.A regular appointment does not include provisional, TAP (Temporary Assignment Pool), or STEP-UP appointments. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

Applications will only be accepted on-line.

DESCRIPTION

The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of 2,400 men and women working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community. Services are provided through four departments:
Administration and Finance, Adult and Aging Services, Children and Family Services, and Workforce and Benefits Administration. To learn more about the Alameda County Social Services Agency, please visit the website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). THE POSITION:
This is the first-level of supervision in the Child Welfare series. Incumbents may be assigned a variety of roles including, but not limited to, supervision of first line staff or interns, Court Officer, Child Abuse Services Coordinator, Teaming Facilitator, Field Advisor/Coach These positions require the incumbent to exercise considerable independent judgment, initiative, and knowledge of the Child Welfare System and current practices.

This position reports to the next higher classification, Social Services Program Manager. IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications stated below, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in the following areas:  Outstanding  written and oral communication skills, including the ability to  communicate effectively with diverse groups.  Strong  leadership ability, establishing good interpersonal relationships,  providing guidance and leadership in a fast paced, high stress work  environment.  

Essential  knowledge related to the laws and principles of Child Welfare and factors  that affect children and family well-being.  Ability  to apply logical thinking, using effective approaches for choosing a  course of action or developing appropriate solutions.  Outstanding  organization skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks effectively  and work on multiple projects simultaneously.  Understands  the role of the Agency, policies, procedures, programs and services.  

Demonstrates  interpersonal sensitivity while working with individuals with varying  views.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I

Education:

Possession of an MSW from an accredited school of social work, which included a supervised field placement providing social casework and counseling services to individuals and families; or possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, based on a two-year program (72 quarter or 56 semester units), which included a supervised field placement as part of the course curriculum, or possession of an MFCC license (3 years of experience as a Child Welfare Worker I in the Alameda County classified service can be substituted for the advanced degree or MFCC license), And

Experience:

The equivalent of one year of full-time experience as a Child Welfare Worker II or higher level social worker classification in the Alameda County classified service.(Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) Or II

Education:

Possession of an MSW from an accredited school of social work, which included a supervised field placement providing social casework and counseling services to individuals and families; or possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, based on a two-year program (72 quarter or 56 semester units), which included a supervised field placement as part of the course curriculum, or possession of an MFCC license.

And

Experience:

The equivalent of two years' full-time experience providing social casework services in a professional capacity in the field of child welfare or family services in a public or private human services agency after receipt of the degree or three years of such experience if obtained prior to the receipt of the master's degree. License:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

NOTE:

The Civil Service Commission may modify the above

Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will…