Social Work Supervisor II

Job Purpose The primary purpose of this position is to provide management and supervision of the foster care unit staff who have a responsibility to provide intervention treatment services when abuse, neglect or dependency has been substantiated; additionally, the position has the legally mandated responsibility for ensuring children and families at risk of abuse and neglect receive prompt and competent intervention; the safety of children is maintained while helping the parent to modify harmful behavior; and the family’s capacity to protect and nurture its children is strengthened by investigation and assessment of risk to the child.  It is the supervisor’s responsibility to train, direct, and support the social workers to do the tasks required in this intervention.  The supervisor also teaches and models practice standards that are consistent with federal and state statutes, Administrative rules, and protective policies. This position is also responsible for the training and licensing of foster homes under the agency’s oversight, as well as support staff.