Child and Family Services Specialist Supervisor
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The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Health & Human Services - Agency 25Location: Lincoln, NEHiring Rate:$31.115Job Posting:JR2024-#######0 Child and Family Services Specialist Supervisor (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):12-18-2024Job Description:You have the passion; we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans!•Directs the operations of a unit of Child and Family Services Specialist workers to ensure the application of administrative and/or program policies and plans to work activities and to facilitate through advice and consultation the resolving of problems in the delivery of casework services and all records are compliant.•Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of staff members including recommending personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, grievances, work schedules and assignments to ensure efficient and effective accomplishment of work. Trains staff in the policies and procedures of social protective service case work•Coordinates case conferences for case assessment, consideration of case problems, case planning and/or determination of legal requirements prior to disposition and assignment to staff.•Confers with social work professionals in other organizations, court and law enforcement staff and interested individuals in the community to promote and develop community resources and awareness of social welfare problems. Consults with other agency staff members and supervisors on determining the allocation of staff members and other resources to ensure coordination of agency actions and decisions and to achieve the goals and objectives of agency programs and services.. •Plans and provides social/protective casework services to customers to handle individual complex and difficult cases and to ensure the needs of the customers are met.Requirements / Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, mental health care, education, criminal justice or other closely related area. Experience performing case management responsibilities in protective services, alcohol/drug abuse, juvenile justice probation, counseling or social services delivery AND experience leading, coordinating, directing, monitoring, and/or supervising others. Preferred Qualifications: 2 years experience as a Child and Family Services Specialist, preferably within the last 1-2 years; mentoring, coaching or leading a team, supervisory experience a plus. Other: Valid driver's license and the ability to provide independent authorized transportation is required. Travel for face to face visits with children, families, service providers, and other work related appointments may be required dependent upon caseload location. Utilization of a state vehicle may be provided dependent upon office location.Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of supervision; the principles practices of direct case management including assessment, safety planning and analyzing critical information Skill in interviewing customers to collect and elicit essential information and progress;. Ability to: plan, assign, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; protect confidential information; communicate electronically and many other dutiesBenefitsWe offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: Equal Opportunity StatementThe State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.