Social Services Supervisor 1 - Child Protective Services Division / Ongoing-Ohio START Unit
Probationary Hourly Rate: $27.00
(1-Year Probationary Period)
Mid-Probationary Hourly Rate: $28.50
Post Probationary Hourly Rate: $30.09
Pay Range: $27.00-$38.80
Internal Applicants: Refer to the compensation policy.
External Applicants: Pay is negotiable based on like work experience and education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under general supervision of higher level administrators assists in the planning, implementation & administration of Child Welfare programs, policies & procedures including compliance with CPOE, MEPA & child welfare best practice standards, especially with regard to Ongoing Unit, developing routine procedures as necessary to ensure efficiency & effectiveness of work flow to provide protective & supportive services to the public within the parameters established under Federal, State & local laws, rules & regulations. Provides direct supervision of Child Welfare personnel including Social Services Worker 2, to ensure that policies & procedures are carried out in accordance with all applicable laws, rules & regulations (e.g.: observes, analyzes & plans work, monitors work flow & assigns duties, schedules staff to effectively cover work needs, assists with difficult cases & reviews legal issues, conducts staff meetings, instructs, schedules for training &/or trains staff in established procedures, develops training (e.g.: creates training program & materials for transfer of learning of subject, administers testing method to ensure comprehension, notes success & failure of trainees & addresses appropriately), accompanies staff on home visits as required or appropriate, maintains records of staff performance & observed work behaviors, utilizes records to accurately reflect documented performance & behavior on performance evaluations, promotes communication, mentoring & development of staff; recommends & administers discipline (e.g.: verbal, written, suspension, dismissal) to affect positive change when appropriate following established disciplinary procedures, provides adjustments & solutions to grievances at the supervisory level in accordance with the Personnel Policy Manual (PPM), recommends & administers rewards to recognize positive staff performance, receives reports of & investigates accidents/injuries, ensures proper notification occurs & forms are completed per policy, recommends approval or denial of leave requests per PPM, keeps Administrator & Human Resources (HR) properly informed of employee concerns & needs). Makes decisions regarding removal or placement of children.
Reviews legal issues with agency legal representatives, participates &/or testifies in court hearings as subpoenaed or assigned. Participates in interview teams as assigned, interviews applicants, participates in discussion & makes recommendation for hire, transfer, promotion & assignment. Provides input as requested or assigned regarding staffing needs relative to layoffs, job abolishment & recall. Stays current on regulations & services relating to children & families. Acts as liaison between agency, State & County offices, Courts, Law Enforcement, schools, Kinship providers, Foster Care Networks, Foster Parents & community social service agencies or providers; participates in audits submitting responses; prepares & submits reports as requested or assigned.
Must be available to be on-call 24 -hour services on a scheduled basis (e.g. on weekends, holidays, after business hours) and attends and participates in evening hours and meetings as needed. Coordinates with other agencies & community providers, resources & services to facilitate community-based planning effort to design, develop & implement programs to provide system of care among agencies; oversees strategic planning & identifies gaps in service delivery, designing & improving programs to meet those gaps & ensure continuity of programs; oversees data warehouse of information relative to documenting & gauging success of cross system service delivery. Attends &/or conducts meetings & training sessions with staff, the public & other community providers to inform &/or give & receive information on programs, services, needs, policy, procedure & techniques, & promote agency mission.
Exhibits regular & predictable attendance.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: All other duties as assigned by director or designee.
Minimum Qualifications
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Two years experience as a Social Services Worker 2, or
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Completion of undergraduate major core coursework or two years technical training in behavioral science, social science, early childhood development technology, education or related field. Also requires two years experience in a position similar to a Social Services Worker 2, or
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Two courses in adult psychology one of which must be in the area of gerontology or twelve months experience, two courses or twelve months experience in child psychology, two courses in social welfare or other sociology related topic or twelve months experience, two course or twelve months experience in counseling, one course or six months experience in interviewing techniques, one course or six months experience in domestic violence, and one course or six months experience in courtroom procedures. Also requires two years experience in a position similar to a Social Services Worker 2, or
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Education, training and/or experience in an amount equal to the Minimum Qualifications stated above.
For employment to continue, a person must obtain a job-related bachelor’s degree not later than five years after the date of employment with the agency commences.
NOTE: All liability and responsibility for determining “human services-related studies” or “human services-related occupation” rests with the employing agency.
Additional Requirements:
The applicant must have a valid driver’s license, required auto insurance, and an acceptable motor vehicle report.
Background checks consistent with requirements in OAC 5101:2-5-09 must be completed at employment and every five years following, including but not limited to the following systems:
- State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
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Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification Investigation (BCI) / FBI
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Local Law Enforcement
In-Service Training Requirements:
Ohio Revised Code Rule 5101:2-33-56 Training requirements for PCSA supervisors
Ohio Administrative Code Rule 5101:2-33-56 Training requirements for PCSA supervisors. Effective: January 15, 2024 (A) As used in this rule, "supervisor" is defined in rule 5101:2-1-01 of the Administrative Code. (B) Public children services agency (PCSA) supervisors are to complete supervisory core training offered by the Ohio child welfare training program (OCWTP), including core course(s) in screening reports of child abuse, neglect, or dependency, during their first year of continuous employment as a supervisor. (C) PCSA supervisors are to complete thirty hours of annual in-service training and/or coaching after their first year of continuous employment as part-time or full-time supervisors. The training and/or coaching activities are to be in areas relevant to the supervisor's assigned duties, approved by the PCSA director or designee, and entered into the statewide learning management system (LMS). (D) PCSA supervisors are to complete an approved domestic violence training and an approved human trafficking training listed within the statewide LMS. (1) PCSA supervisors hired after January 1, 2007, are to complete these trainings within two years of continuous employment as a supervisor if hired or promoted as a supervisor. (2) PCSA supervisors who completed a domestic violence and a human trafficking training already recorded in the statewide LMS are exempt from this requirement. (E) The PCSA director or designee shall work with each supervisor to complete the individual training needs assessment (ITNA) and follow the instructions set forth by the OCWTP for submission. The ITNA for a supervisor is to be completed at least once every two years. Training needs of a supervisor shall be based upon the following: (1) Prior background, performance, and experience of the supervisor. Page 1(2) Relevant assigned job duties and responsibilities of the supervisor. (3) Competencies the supervisor and the immediate supervisor identify as needs. (F) The supervisor and their immediate supervisor shall jointly develop a training plan. This training plan will be accessible within the statewide LMS. The PCSA may contact the OCWTP regional training centers for assistance in identifying appropriate training and/or coaching activities for the supervisor. For supervisors subject to the provisions of rule 5101:2-20-07 of the Administrative Code, at least six hours of the required thirty hours of ongoing training are to be courses related to adult protective services (APS). (G) The PCSA is to be responsible for the following: (1) Ensuring newly hired or promoted PCSA supervisors are provisioned into the statewide LMS within thirty days of the date of employment as a supervisor commences. (2) Maintaining all work-related education and training records for PCSA supervisors and following the instructions set forth by the OCWTP for submission.
SCOJFS is seeking qualified individuals who are interested in making a positive impact for children and families in the communities of Hocking, Ross and Vinton Counties. Please consider joining our team!
In addition to a rewarding career, the agency offers a full benefits package.
SCOJFS Benefits:
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Competitive Pay
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Opportunities for career advancement within a broad range of service areas
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Paid Holidays
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Paid Bereavement, Personal, Sick and Vacation Time Off
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Group Health Insurance plans, with optional dental and vision coverage available
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Wellness Program and Incentives
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Optional Flexible Health Spending Account
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Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
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Employer paid $10,000 life insurance policy
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Additional Supplemental Life Insurance Options
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Eligible Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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Enrollment in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
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Options to enroll in one or both of the available Deferred Compensation Plans
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Flexible schedules are available to most positions
Applicants are required to complete the online application on the SCOJFS career page. Please visit our website at scojfs.org to learn more. (Job opportunities are listed under Administration/About SCOJFS.)
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SCOJFS Job Opportunities
SCOJFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the SCOJFS Human Resources Department at 740-772-7630 or [email protected].
