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Family Services Supervisor, Foster Care Unit - Frederick County, VA

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  • Frederick County, Virginia, United States, 22655
  • 069-Frederick Dept Of Social Services

Hiring Range: $77,131.00 to Commensurate with experience

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

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Frederick County Department of Social Services is one of the 120 locally-administered, state-supervised agencies who work in partnership with the Virginia Department of Social Services to help those in our community most in need. Our mission is to deliver client centered, quality human services that help the citizens of Frederick County achieve safety, independence, and overall well-being. Frederick County is located at the tip of the Northern Shenandoah Valley and is in the northernmost corner of the state of Virginia. The county sits at the mouth of the Shenandoah Valley with the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the Allegheny Mountains to the west. Frederick County staff are guided by its values which are to be people focused, committed to excellence and to respect differences so that the agency can continue to provide exceptional and innovative social services to its citizens.

Minimum Salary: $77,131.00 - Commensurate with experience. 

Job DescriptionThis position directly supervises Foster Care, Adoption and Family Services unit which provides the direct services for fostering and sustaining the social, health, economic, behavioral, and emotional functioning of individuals and families serviced by the Local Departments of Social Services. Employee supervises, train, lead, and develop staff and monitor case management services. Supervises Family Services Specialists, assistants and others; sets and enforces objectives for quality and quantity of work performed by unit; evaluates social service programs and program budgets; applies appropriate human resource practices in the supervision of staff; establishes and maintains good working relationships with others; Recommends policy changes based on evaluation of program effectiveness; deals with difficult or dangerous cases; interprets the program to other agencies and to the public; and participates in community planning and development of new resources, jobs and community work sites.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision; of policies, procedures and regulations relating to the various direct service programs; the literature in the field of human services programs; casework supervision principles and practices; principles and processes for providing customer and personal services to include needs and assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of satisfaction; employment and/or social work principals, practices and treatment modalities; and social, economic, health and employment problems that face individuals, groups and communities.

Skill in operating a personal computer and the associated software and the operation of a motor vehicle.

Demonstrated ability to plan and manage work activities and assist others in their planning management; develop programs and procedures; make decisions in difficult situations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; apply treatment and intervention approaches; interpret laws, policies and regulations regarding human services, ensure compliance and recommend needed changes; supervisor others working with clients; analyze situations to make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations; and train, evaluate, lead and develop subordinate staff.

Experience working with community partners such as law enforcement, school system, community services board, private service providers, county administrator and Board of Supervisors, Community Policy and Management team, faith-based entities, civic groups and organizations. Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations and guidelines. Experience in management, direction and supervision of others.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

 

 

 

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field or minimum of Bachelor’s degree in any field and a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of Administrative Code of Virginia).

Considerable experience in Foster Care and Adoption and completion of required training programs. Supervisory experience or work experience in a leadership role. Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of a BSW or MSW degree. A Commonwealth of Virginia Social Worker license are desirable. MSW degree is highly desirable. Experience in working with Systems of Care. Experience in working with the Juvenile Court System. Experience in fiscal management of programs and operation(s)

Special Requirements

Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen.

The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.

May be required to report for shelter duty during community disasters and/or emergencies.

Contact Information

Human Resources - Department of Social Services 

Email: DSS_HR@fcva.us

Address: 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications are accepted on-line only through this posting. Faxed, mailed, e-mailed or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

Electronic applications submitted through this posting will be accepted until the position is filled. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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