Social Services Supervisor 1 (Screening Unit) - Child Protective Services Division
Job Location: Chillicothe, OH - Ross County
Probationary Hourly Rate: $27.00
(1-Year Probationary Period)
Mid-Probationary Hourly Rate: $28.50
Post Probationary Hourly Rate: $30.09
Pay Range: $27.00-$38.80
Internal Applicants: Refer to the compensation policy.
External Applicants: Pay is negotiable based on like work experience and education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under general supervision of higher level administrators assists in the planning, implementation & administration of Child Welfare programs, policies & procedures including compliance with CPOE, MEPA & child welfare best practice standards, especially with regard to Screening, developing routine procedures as necessary to ensure efficiency & effectiveness of work flow to provide protective & supportive services to the public within the parameters established under Federal, State & local laws, rules & regulations. Provides direct supervision of Child Welfare personnel to ensure that policies & procedures are carried out in accordance with all applicable laws, rules & regulations (e.g.: observes, analyzes & plans work, monitors work flow & assigns duties, schedules staff to effectively cover work needs, assists with difficult cases & reviews legal issues, conducts staff meetings. Development and oversight of the CANS assessment and QRTP placement process. Development and oversight of a family team meeting process. Oversight of the IV-E and unit support workers.
Instructs, schedules for training &/or trains staff in established procedures, develops training, creates training program & materials for transfer of learning of subject, administers testing method to ensure comprehension, notes success & failure of trainees & addresses appropriately specifically with onboarding new staff.
Maintains records of assigned staff performance & observed work behaviors, utilizes records to accurately reflect documented performance & behavior on performance evaluations, promotes communication, mentoring & development of staff; recommends & administers discipline (e.g.: verbal, written, suspension, dismissal) to affect positive change when appropriate following established disciplinary procedures, provides adjustments & solutions to grievances at the supervisory level in accordance with the Personnel Policy Manual (PPM), recommends & administers rewards to recognize positive staff performance, receives reports of & investigates accidents/injuries, ensures proper notification occurs & forms are completed per policy, recommends approval or denial of leave requests per PPM, keeps Administrator & Human Resources (HR) properly informed of employee concerns & needs).
Reviews legal issues with agency legal representatives, participates &/or testifies in court hearings as subpoenaed or assigned. Participates in interview teams as assigned, interviews applicants, participates in discussion & makes recommendation for hire, transfer, promotion & assignment. Provides input as requested or assigned regarding staffing needs relative to layoffs, job abolishment & recall. Stays current on regulations & services relating to children & families. Must be available to be on-call 24 -hour services on a scheduled basis (e.g. on weekends, holidays, after business hours) and attends and participates in evening hours and meetings as needed.
Coordinates with other agencies & community providers, resources & services to facilitate community-based planning effort to design, develop & implement programs to provide system of care among agencies; oversees strategic planning & identifies gaps in service delivery, designing & improving programs to meet those gaps & ensure continuity of programs; oversees data warehouse of information relative to documenting & gauging success of cross system service delivery. Attends &/or conducts meetings & training sessions with staff, the public & other community providers to inform &/or give & receive information on programs, services, needs, policy, procedure & techniques, & promote agency mission.
Exhibits regular & predictable attendance.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: All other duties as assigned by director or designee.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years experience as a Social Services Worker 2, or
- Completion of undergraduate major core coursework or two years technical training in behavioral science, social science, early childhood development technology, education or related field. Also requires two years experience in a position similar to a Social Services Worker 2, or
- Two courses in adult psychology one of which must be in the area of gerontology or twelve months experience, two courses or twelve months experience in child psychology, two courses in social welfare or other sociology related topic or twelve months experience, two course or twelve months experience in counseling, one course or six months experience in interviewing techniques, one course or six months experience in domestic violence, and one course or six months experience in courtroom procedures. Also requires two years experience in a position similar to a Social Services Worker 2, or
- Education, training and/or experience in an amount equal to the Minimum Qualifications stated above.
For employment to continue, a person must obtain a job-related bachelor’s degree not later than five years after the date of employment with the agency commences.
NOTE: All liability and responsibility for determining “human services-related studies” or “human services-related occupation” rests with the employing agency.
Additional Requirements:
The applicant must have a valid driver’s license, required auto insurance, and an acceptable motor vehicle report.
Background checks consistent with requirements in OAC 5101:2-5-09 must be completed at employment and every five years following, including but not limited to the following systems:
- State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
- Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification Investigation (BCI) / FBI
- Local Law Enforcement
In-Service Training Requirements:
Ohio Administrative Code Rule 5180:2-33-56 Training requirements for PCSA supervisors.
(A) As used in this rule, "PCSA caseworker supervisor" is defined in section 5153.01 of the Revised Code. (B) Public children services agency (PCSA) caseworker supervisors are to complete supervisory core training offered by the Ohio child welfare training program (OCWTP) in accordance with section 5153.123 of the Revised Code. (C) PCSA caseworker supervisors are to complete annual training in accordance with section 5153.123 of the Revised Code. The training and/or coaching activities are to be approved by the PCSA director or designee. (D) PCSA caseworker supervisors are to complete domestic violence training in accordance with section 5153.123 of the Revised Code. The training is to be listed within the statewide learning management system (LMS). (E) PCSA caseworker supervisors are to complete an approved human trafficking training listed within the statewide LMS within two years of becoming a PCSA caseworker supervisor. (F) An individual training needs assessment (ITNA) and an individual development plan (IDP) are to be completed for each PCSA caseworker supervisor in the statewide LMS in accordance with sections 5153.126 and 5153.127 of the Revised Code. (G) The PCSA is to maintain all work-related education and training records for PCSA caseworker supervisors in the statewide LMS and follow instructions set forth by the OCWTP for submission.
Summary
SCOJFS is seeking qualified individuals who are interested in making a positive impact for children and families in the communities of Hocking, Ross and Vinton Counties. Please consider joining our team!
In addition to a rewarding career, the agency offers a full benefits package.
SCOJFS Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Opportunities for career advancement within a broad range of service areas
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Bereavement, Personal, Sick and Vacation Time Off
- Group Health Insurance plans, with optional dental and vision coverage available
- Wellness Program and Incentives
- Optional Flexible Health Spending Account
- Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
- Employer paid $10,000 life insurance policy
- Additional Supplemental Life Insurance Options
- Eligible Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Enrollment in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- Options to enroll in one or both of the available Deferred Compensation Plans
- Flexible schedules are available to most positions
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to complete the online application on the SCOJFS career page. Please visit our website at scojfs.org to learn more. (Job opportunities are listed under Administration/About SCOJFS.)
SCOJFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the SCOJFS Human Resources Department at 740-772-7630 or scojfshr@jfs.ohio.gov.
