ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR OF SOCIAL WORK

Definition

Under direction of the Director and/or Deputy Director of Welfare or other supervisory official, is responsible for the implementation and performance of social service/human service programs designed to improve the social circumstances of the client population served; supervises social work functions and staff; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• In accord with established/approved work programs, organizes assigned work and develops effective social work methods and routines.
• Designates assignments/instruction to individuals and groups and supervises their performance.
• Plans, develops, and installs social service standards regarding social casework, group work, and community organization procedures/techniques, and makes required revisions.
• Plans and conducts staff meetings and conferences.
• Consults with the Director, Deputy Director, or other higher level staff member regarding policies/procedures.
• Acts as liaison with social service supervisory staff members.
• Makes appraisals/evaluations of work efficiency of individual staff members and of the quality of social work services provided.
• May develop and train social service staff through individual and group training programs.
• Prepares and/or assigns/reviews correspondence prepared by staff.
• Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Supervises the maintenance of records and files.
• Develops management skills of assigned supervisors.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree supplemented by a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Guidance and Counseling or other field related to social work or social services.

Experience

Four (4) years of experience in social work involving obtaining social information from clients, determining their needs, and planning and carrying out treatment plans based on needs of individual clients, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of specific problems involved in supervision of social work programs with emphasis on the social, economic, medical, and other problems of former, potential, and/or active recipients of public assistance.
• Knowledge of NJ laws relating to public assistance.
• Knowledge of pertinent articles of the Social Security Act.
• Knowledge of social service standards, policies, and procedures of the county welfare board or agency, and the Department of Human Services.
• Knowledge of public social work, management theory, and approved practices.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
• Ability to analyze, comprehend, and interpret laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to plan and supervise continued treatment in programs for social readjustment of the aged, persons with disabilities, and dependent children.
• Ability to prepare formal recommendations and to handle correspondence.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Applicants who do not possess the Bachelor's degree may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

Applicants who do not possess the required Master's degree may substitute one (1) additional year of experience.