Children & Families Unit Supervisor

The Children and Families Supervisor performs the management functions of the Children and Families Unit in the Department of Human Services. This includes the planning, organizing, and direction of services to families needing assistance in the areas of child protection, delinquency, out-of-home placement, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, overseeing the licensing of foster/adoptive homes. The incumbent manages and supervises the Family Services Section staff and ensures the health and safety of individuals receiving family services. The Children and Families Supervisor also performs budget work, writes and maintains grants and prepares annual reports to the State regarding program initiatives.

Position Summary

• Evaluates staff resources and identify staffing needs. • Assists in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, evaluating, disciplining and terminating staff.
• Provides orientation and technical training for staff using standardized procedures.
• Assigns work and provides consultation, follow up and support.
• Conducts regular staff meetings.
• Holds regular individual staffing meetings with staff to provide direction on task completion and consistent feedback on work performance as well as assessing and assisting staff with self-care.
• Prepares and maintains job descriptions for staff positions.
• Completes employee performance reviews, counsels staff to achieve effective performance. and take disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Identify individual staff development/training needs/opportunities and submit timely recommendations for participation to the Director.
• Promotes and encourages a professional environment.
• Provides on-site direct supervision to agency employees who are in the process of becoming certified social workers.
• Provides consultation and supervision remotely to employees via telephone during emergency/on-call situations.
• Provides back-up supervision for staff in other units in the absence of Director/other unit managers.
• Administers and supervises Children and Families Unit programs (e.g. Child Welfare, Child Protective Services, Juvenile Justice, Foster Care, Kinship Care, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders, etc.).
• Reviews reports, case narratives, billings, expense accounts, leave requests, etc. on a timely basis to ensure consistent workflow and approves documents in accordance with program regulations and agency policy.
• Assists in identifying, developing, and maintaining resources to meet program needs.
• Monitors accountability & efficiency of service delivery.
• Assists in the development of contracts for service, monitor status, and provides feedback to the Director.
• Coordinates service delivery with community partners.

Salary Information

Range $65,000 - $70,553.60/year based on qualifications and experience. Competitive benefits package.

Job Details

Full time; Exempt position. Background check required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Five years' experience in child welfare required.
• Social Work certification required.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

• The following certifications/trainings may be obtained after hire through the Wisconsin Child Welfare Professional Development System:
• Structured Analysis Family Evaluation-for Supervisors, Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument, Supervising Safety, 30 Hours of Continuing Education every two years, Supervisor Foundation Training.

How To Apply

For application packet and full listing of job description and qualifications, contact the Front Desk at Ashland County Health & Human Services, located at 630 Sanborn Avenue, Ashland, WI 54806; Telephone: 715-682-7004, Fax: 715-682-7924, E-mail: achsd@ashlandcountywi.gov Application, cover letter and resume must be submitted to Terry Barningham, Director at contact details noted above. The job posting can be viewed at Ashland County website.

Ashland County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances.

The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is identified and hired.