Chief Caseworker CYA

Starting Compensation:

$61,214.40/Annually

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Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

• This employee is a supervisor in a public Child Welfare Agency. 

• The employee will assign work/duties/cases to their employees according to caseload size and skill level.

• The employee will ensure that regulations and laws are followed by case reviews, conferences and reports.

• The employee will immediately identify any areas of concern regarding employee work product and/or conduct and will report this to the Director of Permanency Services for consultation in rectifying the concern.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Director of Permanency Services

• Reports to CY Administrator IV, as needed

• Supervises 5 caseworkers, and 1 clerical

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides quality supervision to five (5) caseworkers, and 1 clerical.

• Assures the safety, well-being, and timely permanence of children served by the unit by teaching, monitoring, and coaching casework performance.

• Assures that children are safe and receive proper care.

• Assures that regulatory requirements are met by reviewing case records and discussing case plans and services provided with caseworkers.

• Trains and coaches staff in job performance.

• Develops staff competence through individual conferences and unit meetings.

• Carefully manages work-related stress and assists staff in coping with work-related stress.

• Assigns new cases/tasks to caseworkers, assuring equitable division of work.

• Will maintain a schedule of activities and will confer with other departments regarding job assignments as needed.

• Routinely attends and contributes to case plans at Placement Review Committee and Permanency Planning Committee meetings.

• Participates in scheduled administrative meetings and other committees as assigned.

• Conducts yearly performance evaluations of assigned employees.

• Attends court hearings to provide consultation to Agency attorney and testifying caseworkers.

• Represents the Agency in the community via speeches, service on boards, etc.

• Routinely provides own transportation to and from client’s homes, meetings, outreach visits and other job - related appointments in a timely manner and be able to access those locations with reasonable accommodations.

• Will apply relevant Child Welfare Experience to supervision and other supervisory duties.

• Utilizes personal characteristics and demonstrates a commitment necessary to enhance the Agency’s mission.

• Utilizes strong assessment and problem solving skills in supervisory duties.

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills in implementing oversight over assigned caseworkers.

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills in performing supervisory duties.

• Is able to implement the skills necessary to diffuse angry and hostile clients.

• Is able to demonstrate the ability to foster team functioning within the unit, the department, and with the management team.

• Does not pose a threat to the health and safety of the department.

OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Willing to travel and meet County requirements for Fleet policy.

• Other responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Two years of professional experience in public or private social work and a bachelor’s degree with major course work in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences;  Or 

• Any equivalent combination of experience and education which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences. 

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work is preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently. 

• Should have computer skills to manage spreadsheets and to maintain required documentation.

• Knowledge of Juvenile Act, ASFA, Fostering Connections and other applicable laws and regulations.

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