Adult and Aging Social Work Supervisor

• Equitably and effectively planning, organizing, and supervising social worker performance
• Making critical, independent decisions regarding case management, service planning, and resource allocation, ensuring client needs are met in alignment with HCBA Waiver program standards
• Engaging with community partners and representing HCBA in meetings, such as Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Waiver meetings
• Participating in on-going program development and policy and procedure protocol to ensure compliance with best practices
• Performing a variety of supervisory tasks, including evaluating and training staff, explaining staff needs to administration, and facilitating meetings with staff and community partners
• Holding group and individual meetings to review work activities for appropriateness of services and referrals
• Meeting, consulting, and collaborating with other HSD supervisors and partner agencies to coordinate work
• Providing back-up support to other Adult and Aging supervisors and their units as needed

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

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - 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
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $650 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

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.

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

• 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.