Children Youth & Family Services Supervisor – Intellectual Developmental & Disability Specialty Team

Posting number: 2600332

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: Children, Youth & Family Svcs

Job classification: Children, Youth, & Family Services Supervisor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Social Services, Human Services, Customer Service

Summary

**To be considered, applicants must upload their unofficial transcripts with their completed application.**

Are you passionate about supporting children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities while leading others through meaningful work? Do you thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy building strong partnerships with community agencies to improve outcomes for children and families? If so, this opportunity offers the chance to make a lasting impact while mentoring staff and helping shape services for a unique and rewarding population.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, additional background checks may be required, including a Government Program Fraud check, Child Welfare Abuse & Neglect database (TRAILS) check, and Child Welfare Caseworker Falsification check.

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Supervises an assigned unit of caseworkers and support staff in the Children, Youth, and Family Services (CYFS) Division of the El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS) with the mission to preserve and rehabilitate families while protecting children. Oversees and coordinates the practice and primary decision-making of child protection practices and/or coordinates the services and secondary service decisions. Coordinates with units, teams, and leadership as related to safety, permanency, and well-being. May be assigned to the Practice or Support & Services unit. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.

Examples of duties

• Supervises assigned caseworkers, case services aides, and administrative support staff, including conducting unit meetings, ensuring work is performed in a timely and accurate manner, and assigning duties as appropriate. Conducts performance evaluations and motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance; participates in the hiring and disciplinary process.
• Communicates the mission of the unit; establishes and monitors the workflow of the unit and assigns applicable cases, assessments, services, and/or placement cases.
• Conducts and participates in staffing and consultations with caseworkers; meets with appropriate staff to discuss cases, treatment plans, problems, and issues and to address performance.
• Leads weekly unit meetings to discuss information; participates in DHS administrative meetings involving planning, decision-making, and management. Coordinates and facilitates staff training as needed.
• Participates in case-related staffing, court hearings, reviews, meetings, and family meetings; decides and recommends appropriate case plans and proceedings, as assigned.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and County laws, outcome measures, rules, and re