Child Welfare Supervisor - CYFS

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

• THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

Are you a licensed social worker who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of Idaho's families and children? Do you have personal or professional experience within or in support of programs serving youth and families and/or the child welfare team? If this sounds like a good fit for you, come join the Youth Safety& Permanency team as a Child Welfare Supervisor. The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare's Division of Child, Youth & Family Services is seeking a dedicated Child Welfare Supervisor for the Caldwell Field Office. This full-time position is pivotal in leading and supervising a Child Welfare prevention team, ensuring the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. As a Child Welfare Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing leadership and supervision to staff, which is the fourth level in a six-level Child Welfare job series. Your role will emphasize supervision, consultation, and technical support to Child Welfare staff, ensuring that they receive the necessary guidance and resources to manage their cases effectively. In this position, you will provide programmatic guidance and consultation for department child welfare cases, arranging for clinical consultation and oversight for more complex cases. You will also be involved in direct child welfare case management for clients and families when necessary. The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare emphasizes staff development and performance management, requiring both individual and group supervision to align with Learning Resource Team initiatives. This role is essential in guiding new employees to understand the values and practice model methods of the program, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle the challenges of child welfare.

IMPORTANT: Incumbents will be required to participate in the Child Welfare Academy in order to learn Idaho child welfare practices and standards and complete Child Welfare Academy assignments. During the probationary period, incumbents carry a reduced child welfare caseload under the guidance of child welfare supervisors or designated experienced child welfare social workers to gain knowledge and expertise necessary to provide professional child welfare services to children and families who are subjects of child abuse or neglect. *Some travel will be required.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Interview, hire, and support new staff through the Academy competency-based learning period. Assess staff training needs and provide training.
• Plan and organize work and assign cases to Family Services Workers according to worker competence and case needs.
• Determine case priorities and ensure quality of work performed.
• Direct practice and provide consultation to ensure standards are met within the context of family-centered practice to achieve safety, permanency and well-being for children in the welfare system.
• Arrange for clinical consultation and oversight when appropriate for department child welfare cases and approve funding for services.
• Monitor, review, and approve written work, including court documents.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback on an on-going basis.
• Sample and evaluate cases for adherence to practice standards and compliance with state and federal laws regarding children's welfare.
• Conduct staff meetings and provide technical oversight regarding program policies, goals and procedures.
• May perform direct case management for clients and families, including intake, assessment, case management, licensing and contract monitoring, social services, support, and change-oriented activities to preserve the family unit and promote client self-determination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• This position requires licensure as a Social Worker in Idaho in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3201 et.seq. Licensure information can be found through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses at https://apps.dopl.idaho.gov/DOPLPortal/BoardPage.aspx?Bureau=SWO.
• Considerable knowledge of supervisory practices. Typically gained by completion of a class or seminar (more than one day) specifically covering supervisory practices OR lead work experience that required work assignment, direction, and monitoring (such experience on a fill-in-basis is non-qualifying unless for a period of approximately three months or more OR successful completion of a college-level personnel related course. (Supervisory practices and/or experience in a related human services field may substitute for two years of the required experience.)
• Some knowledge of community organization/development principles and processes. Typically gained by completion of a community organization/development course or workshops equivalent to three semester hours of college credits or 40 classroom hours OR direct services role in case management or psychosocial or rehabilitative therapy or counseling and applying these principles in a community development role.
• This position requires four years' experience as a Social Worker in assessment or case management of child protection cases. A Master of Social Work Degree may substitute for one year of the required experience. Assessment or case management experience in another public child welfare system or child welfare agency may substitute on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years. Supervisory experience in a related human services field may substitute for two years of the required experience.
• A valid driver's license. Must be at least 21 years of age and meet eligibility requirements to drive a state vehicle.

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EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.