Ongoing Unit-Supervisor - Salem
Company: Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Executive Office of
Location: Salem
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Description The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is
seeking a dynamic individual to fill the critical role of Ongoing
Unit Supervisor. The selected candidate will provide supervision
and guidance on complex or specialized casework to Social Workers
in their unit, and act as the liaison between Social Workers in the
field and agency management.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and
not all inclusive):
Assign casework based on the overall caseload as well as the
qualifications and abilities of direct reports.
Review all unit casework, both in the field and through written and
verbal reports, to monitor performance and to ensure agency needs
are met in compliance with policies and practices.
Assess the level of safety and risk and monitor case decisions and
activity to protect the safety of involved Social Workers and to
determine if decisions and actions are appropriate and in the best
interest of the client and family.
Provide or arrange training regarding current issues in the field,
problem solving techniques, available resources, and navigation of
the agency and systems to encourage professional development and to
improve Social Workers' ability to assist families and clients.
Reconcile complaints from families, community contacts or others
within the agency regarding Social Workers in the unit to ensure
appropriate case management, to maintain effective relationships
and to ensure safety of the client involved.
Act as a role model and help Social Workers prepare for
interactions with the community and agency contacts to provide
support for the unit and to ensure effective and professional unit
representation in the community, building awareness of the agency
and improving collaboration with contacts.
Build morale and address personnel issues within the unit and
across the agency to maintain a positive working environment.
Assist unit members to coordinate and implement services that will
address clients' needs as outlined in their respective Actions
Plans.
Act as a liaison between Social Workers and management to request
and negotiate needs and resources for the unit and to implement
agency policy in the field.
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of State Agencies and family systems.
Proven ability to lead others and organize work.
TO APPLY:
Please upload both Resume and Cover Letter for this position when
applying. First consideration will be given to those applicants
that apply within the first 14 days.
About the Department of Children and Families:
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to
upholding the fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse
and neglect to ensure they are able to grow and thrive in a safe
and nurturing environment. DCF's vision is that all children have
the right to grow up in a nurturing home, free from abuse and
neglect, with access to food, shelter, clothing, health care and
education.
DCF works toward establishing the safety, permanency and well-being
of the Commonwealth's children by stabilizing and preserving
families; providing quality temporary alternative care, when
necessary, safely reunifying families; and when necessary and
appropriate, creating new families through kinship, guardianship or
adoption. Preferred applicants will possess a demonstrated
commitment to the core practice values: 1) child-driven, 2)
family-centered, 3) community-focused, 4) strength-based, 5)
committed to diversity/cultural competency, and, 6) committed to
continuous learning.
For more information about our agency and programs visit:
www.mass.gov/dcf
Pre-Hire Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended
candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive
Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being
hired. For more information, please visit
http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job
Applicants."
As part of the hiring process, the Office of Human Resources will
be verifying any college-level degrees conferred to the selected
candidate. Additionally, any licensure required for the position
will be verified. Information provided as part of the hiring
process is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may
be published on the Commonwealth's website.
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in
accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring
Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the
selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public
Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process
and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the
link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request
Form.
For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at
1-800-510-4122 and select option #2.
Qualifications First consideration will be given to those
applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Applicants must have (A) a Master's degree in social work,
psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education or criminal
justice or a relevant human services degree and (B) a current and
valid Licensures as a Licensed Social Work Associate, Licensed
Social Worker, Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed
Independent Clinical Social Worker issued by the Massachusetts
Board of Registration*, and (C) and three (3) years of full-time or
equivalent part-time experience in social work, or (D) or any
equivalent combination of the required experience and the
substitutions below.
*Applicants at the Department of Children and Families must obtain
the required license in Social Work within the first nine (9)
months of employment.
The classification may require possession of a current and valid
Motor Vehicle Driver's License at a class level specific to
assignment.
Substitutions:
I. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for two
(2) years of the required (C) experience.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered
an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall
value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a
work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your
future.
Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful
applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination
or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating
to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided
to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an
offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine
is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a
sincerely held religious belief may make a request for
exemption.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females,
minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly
encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability,
national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by
appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black,
Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of
opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We
encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to
thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Social Worker III-DCFPrimary Location: United
States-Massachusetts-Salem - 45 Congress StJob: Community and
Social ServicesAgency: Department of Children & FamiliesSchedule:
Full-timeShift: DayJob Posting: Dec 29, 2022, 2:43:24 PMNumber of
Openings: 2Salary: 70,429.58 - 95,722.12 YearlyIf you have
Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity
questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact
Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Robert Arnau,
Robert.D.Arnau@mass.gov - 8572748824Bargaining Unit: 08-SEIU -
Local 509 - Social/RehabilitationConfidential: NoHybrid Work
Eligible: No
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