FIELD SERVICE SUPERVISOR I (YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES) 62166C
Children And Families
New Jersey treats Field Service Supervisor I (youth and Family Services) 62166c as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The spec names a master's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree. The FY 2027 range lands between $87,507 and $128,719, and state payroll currently lists 4 people in the title, most of them at Human Services.
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Field Service Supervisor I (youth and Family Services) 62166c appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Human Services.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Human Services | 4 |
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 4 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $124,366. The agencies employing the most are:
- Human Services (4)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the direction of the Administrator, Regional Operations, Youth and Family Services, Department of Human Services, or other Divisional Supervisor, plans, supervises and coordinates the work of an assigned regional office field staff; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Coordinates and directs the work of any of the Division's regional or district supervisors and, through them, the activities of their assigned offices. Coordinates, assigns, and evaluates the work performance of professional field staff providing social services to a particular regional area. Interprets rules, regulations, policies and directives for area office staff in the Division's regional district offices in order to provide accurate and uniform dissemination of information to county welfare agencies. Assists in developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other county and municipal institutions and agencies and in adopting the general policies and regulations of the Division to the specific requirements of the general public assistance related statutes. Takes part in conferences and meetings with the staff of the Division of Youth and Family Services and other Divisions of the Department of Human. Services. Participates in developing recommendations for the formulation of social services policies and procedures within and outside the functions of the designated section. Plans and develops special studies of program or section problems. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Prepares complex correspondence and supervises the preparations of detailed and technical field service and other reports relating to regional social service activities. Coordinates the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.
License
Appointee 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 the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Ability to acquire considerable knowledge of the laws of New Jersey and the rules, regulations, policies, standards and procedures of the Department of Human Services and the Division of Youth and Family Services and their application in accordance with established procedures. Wide knowledge of problems likely to be encountered in developing and carrying on a Statewide Social Service program. Thorough knowledge of modern accepted social case work aims, practices and techniques. Ability to analyze and interpret laws, rules, regulations and prescribed procedures. Ability to analyze work and develop effective work methods. Ability to give suitable assignments and instructions to employees and supervise the performance of their work. Ability to act as the representative of the Section at conferences and meetings of lay and professional groups. Ability to handle detailed correspondence relating to the work of the Section. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of clear, accurate reports pertaining to Section programs and activities containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the 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 if they can perform the 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 must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Nine (9) years of professional experience in the field of social services systems which should have involved contacts with lay and professional public and the responsibility for the interpretation of basic laws and regulations, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a master's degree in social work, public administration or a related area; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.