Adult And Aging Social Work Supervisor

Position Information

The Human Services Department's (HSD) Adult & Aging Division seeks seasoned Social Workers ready to take their career to the next level!

Starting salary up to $ 57.44 /hour* ($ 119,884 /year) plus a competitive total compensation package!*

The Human Services Department's Adult and Aging Division (A&A) is currently recruiting to fill two full-time positions, one Adult and Aging Social Work Supervisor in the Adult Protective Services (APS) unit and one Aging and Disability Resource Supervisor in the Aging and Disability Resource (ADR) unit. If you are interested in one both positions, we encourage you to apply now!

About The Adult And Aging Social Work Supervisor

Adult and Aging Social Work Supervisors in APS review and approve case actions, provide frequent consultation with social workers, and review cases submitted for closure. They are responsible for supervising a team of Adult & Aging Social Workers, providing oversight for each worker's investigation caseload. Additional responsibilities include:

• Participating in a weekly rotation as the after-hours supervisor on call for the APS Emergency Response 24-Hour Program
• Equitably and effectively planning, organizing, and supervising social worker performance
• Engaging with community partners and representing APS in meetings such as Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings
• Reviewing and evaluating abuse reports and determining whether an investigation is needed
• Performing a variety of supervisory tasks, including evaluating and training staff, explaining staff needs to administration, and facilitating meetings with staff and community partners
• Providing backup to staff as needed by interviewing clients, procuring and evaluating information, and making appropriate recommendations in difficult cases
• Meeting, consulting, and collaborating with other HSD supervisors and partner agencies to coordinate work
• Participating in on-going program development and policy and procedure protocol to ensure compliance with best practices
• Providing back up support to other APS supervisors and their units as needed
• Holding group and individual meetings to review work activities for appropriateness of services and referrals, and conformance with State and local program timelines, regulations, policies, and procedures

About the Aging and Disability Resource Supervisor

Additional Responsibilities Include

Aging and Disability Resource Supervisors in ADR administer the Sonoma County Information and Assistance program, including supervising a team of Adult and Aging Social Workers who provide information and assistance services, short-term services coordination, options counseling, and transition services to diverse, complex, and medically fragile individuals of all ages.

• Partnering with Social Workers, Public Health Nurses, and outside medical providers, to collaborate and consult on the delivery of services
• Performing a variety of supervisory tasks, including evaluating and training staff, explaining staff needs to administration, and facilitating meetings with staff and community partners
• Representing the County at community meetings, outreach events, and other forums where the needs of older adults and people with disabilities are being discussed and planned
• Working collaboratively on the development of the Aging and Disability Resource Unit, including data collection, reporting, policy and procedures, outreach, and staff coverage planning
• Working closely with managers on the Aging and Disability Resource Hub project, including collaborating with community agencies who provide no wrong door services to older adults and people with disabilities in Sonoma County
• Working both independently and collaboratively with a significant amount of autonomous judgment and decision-making

The Ideal Candidates For These Positions Will Possess

• Experience supervising, training, and/or coaching staff
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Experience working with community agencies and advocating for older adults and people with disabilities
• The ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and laws
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interact with a diverse client population
• Experience working with regional centers, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, or other institutions or medical settings
• Significant knowledge of social work principles and mental health conditions for older adults and people with disabilities
• A Master’s degree in Social Work or a social services related field
• Knowledge of community resources, crisis intervention techniques, assessing risk, and task prioritization
• The ability to manage difficult or challenging conservations with personnel, clients, or others in the community
• An understanding of Trauma-Informed Care and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Experience working with seniors or adults with disabilities in a home setting

About the Adult and Aging Division (A&A)

The Adult and Aging Division assists and advocates for the safety, health, dignity, and independence of older adults and persons with disabilities. A&A focuses on protective, supportive social services, as well as community advocacy and coordination. The Division encompasses several programs serving older adults and people with disabilities including the Veterans Services Office, Public Guardian, and In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). The Division also includes the Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging program, and its Advisory Council, which plans, coordinates, and allocates Older American Act funds for services for persons 60 years of age and older in Sonoma County. For additional information about A&A and its programs, please visit our website .

About The Human Services Department (HSD)

HSD fosters a positive work environment, where our commitment to providing opportunities for advancement is strengthened by a robust staff development program. We believe in the merits of work/life balance and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that our work contributes to the betterment of our community.

As the largest agency in Sonoma County government, our mission is to protect vulnerable children and adults, and to promote maximum independence and well-being for individuals and families. HSD is responsible for child and adult protective services, veteran services, and administration of state and federal programs, including CalFRESH, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and In-Home Supportive Services. The department is dedicated to providing high-quality, client-focused, cost-effective services and values the diversity, integrity, teamwork, leadership, and accountability of all staff in accomplishing the mission of the department.

The Department works collaboratively at the federal, state, and local levels to find creative solutions to support the well-being of individuals, families, and the community. To meet that goal, the department has fostered strong relationships with other public and private sector partners, including other government agencies, community-based organizations, and business leaders. For more information regarding HSD's services please visit http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/Human-Services .

What We Offer

Benefits

You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing your contributions work to better our shared community.

• Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
• Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County paid 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• A hybrid telework schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance of up to $650 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits

* Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory .

This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, a Master's Degree in social work, or a Master's Degree from a two-year counseling program, such as marriage and family therapy, clinical counseling, mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and counseling psychology; and at least two years of experience comparable to Adult and Aging Social Worker;

OR,

Graduation from college, with a Bachelor's Degree in social work, sociology, psychology or other behavioral science and at least four years of experience comparable to Adult and Aging Social Worker or two years as a Social Worker Supervisor I overseeing cases involving older or dependent adults and/or people with disabilities or complex medical conditions;

OR,

Academic coursework at a college or university in social work, sociology, psychology or other behavioral science and at least seven years of experience comparable to Adult and Aging Social Worker would provide such opportunity.

License: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of: principles, practices and techniques of social work; casework methods and techniques with particular reference to problems of older and/or dependent adult neglect, abandonment, and abuse; current philosophy and practices in the field of Adult Social Services and gerontology; psychopathology, the different types of mental illness diagnoses, how mental illness affects human behavior and mental health services and treatments utilized by clients; signs, stages and dynamics of abuse, and the effects of abuse on adult behavior; signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug use/abuse in adults and their families/caregivers; standards for maintaining clients safely in the home; options for housing and higher level care; conflict resolution, family dynamics, and caregiver/client dynamics; principles and methodologies of research, analysis, problem solving, and decision making; laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of public social services agencies and the role and responsibilities of a social worker; medical, legal, economic, and social management needs of individuals and families.

Considerable knowledge of: strategies and protocols surrounding crisis intervention techniques, such as voice modulation; principles of community organization; resources available in the community for referral.

Working knowledge of: principles, techniques, and practices of supervision, training, mentoring, motivating, casework consultation, and peer counseling; principles and practices of organization, workload management and time management.

Ability to: exercise sound judgment when organizing, directing, and prioritizing unit activities; select, train, coach, supervise, evaluate, and discipline subordinate staff; mentor, counsel, and collaborate with staff and foster an environment of teamwork, mutual respect and professionalism; classify case problems and evaluate the effectiveness of effort in solving problems; use social work methods and evaluation techniques to determine appropriate treatment in difficult, emotional, confrontational, and crisis situations while maintaining a professional demeanor; utilize various strategies to address the cumulative impact of a high stress environment; employ effective stress management techniques and methods of self-care; work on-call and extended hours; develop therapeutic relationships in order to conduct crisis intervention and therapeutic social work counseling; exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, sound judgment, and cultural awareness; control personal bias and apply social work ethics; assess and evaluate home and family situations to determine if crisis intervention or a safety plan as needed; exercise sound judgment in making diagnostic risk assessments and decisions; develop and utilize community resources to best serve clients' needs; interpret, explain, and apply complex laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; provide guidance and consultation to other staff; use various computer applications, databases, and specialized software programs; write clear, descriptive, and detailed reports under time constraints; maintain confidentiality of files and records; keep and prepare accurate and timely records.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The Selection Procedure Will Consist Of The Following Examination
An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination(weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
Additional Information
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
How To Apply
Applications are accepted online at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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