Childrens Service Supervisor- Children's Division Resume Example

Directs and participates in the delivery of social services in such areas as adoption, child abuse and neglect, protective services, intensive services, foster care, and related areas.

Provides individual and group clinical supervision to Children's Service Workers within an assigned unit or geographical area in the provision of casework services to families, children, and parents.

Assists Children's Service Program Managers or other managers in training assigned staff on Division policies, procedures, standards, and goals; participates in management planning and program revision.

Receives referrals from juvenile courts, abuse/neglect hot line, Family Support Division staff, or other professional or private individuals in the community for protection and care of neglected, abused, or exploited children.

Reviews case records of assigned staff in order to ensure that work is performed and services are delivered in accordance with agency guidelines and policy.

Provides suggestions to supervisors for developing procedures to implement children's service programs.

Conducts detailed case studies; prepares evaluations of social, economic, and environmental factors; and makes recommendations to staff regarding treatment and placement plans.

Performs diagnostic and assessment services to assist staff in the development and implementation of treatment, placement, and service plans.

Provides specialized treatment services to neglected, abused, or exploited children.

Interacts with law enforcement and juvenile officers, other public officials, and community organizations regarding family and children issues.

Attends court hearings and meetings related to assigned casework.

Provides periodic reports on standards of practice, progress, and development of assigned staff.

Assists other Children's Service Supervisors or managers in the orientation of new employees in children's services.

Assigns and directs the work of staff, participates in selection, makes recommendations for disciplinary actions and/or grievance resolutions, and conducts periodic evaluations of staff performance.

Assumes responsibility for the preparation and completion of community reports.

Receives in-service orientations in the areas of division policies, processes, and programs.

Assumes responsibility for the quality and quantity of services provided by assigned staff to families, children, and parents.

Supervises or assists in the supervision of a county-level volunteer program.

Exercises independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities; receives direction from a designated manager.

Performs other related work as assigned.