Social Work Supervisor II

• A leader who possesses the skill of encouraging and energizing the team to attain their objectives effectively
• Proficient in demonstrating, instructing, mentoring, coaching, and providing assistance to staff in a fast-paced work environment  
• Knowledgeable about Child Welfare initiatives and Risk Assessment tools
• Able to develop innovative strategies to solve complex problems and assist families

• Supervising a team of Social Worker II & III professionals, along with clerical and support personnel
• Establishing clear performance expectations, tracking and coaching staff progress, and resolving conflicts effectively
• Managing individual programs and facilitating both individual supervision meetings and group meetings
• Understanding and interpreting County, State, and Federal Child Welfare policies and protocols, and training staff on policy and protocol implementation
• Participating in inter-agency meetings and County committees relevant to Child Welfare and juvenile dependency

• Your contributions can lead to significant and meaningful changes within the Bureau and the community
• Your work is making a direct contribution to safeguarding children and assisting families in achieving their full potential  
• You find joy in teaching, inspiring, and enabling social workers to do excellent work and achieve their maximum capabilities, all while providing high quality case management services

• You operate under pressure to meet compliance and Court deadlines
• You frequently implement new and changing policies at a County level
• You work with staff who may be experiencing stress, secondary trauma, and burnout
• You work with a non-voluntary client population

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace

License Required: Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator’s license.  Out-of- State motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology with a specialization in Marriage, Family Therapy or in a major within the social/human services field or Gerontology specifically for Adult Protective Services.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) complex and specialized social casework experience in a public or private human services agency equivalent to a Contra Costa County Social Worker III or the assessment of risk to children or adults and participation in Juvenile or Superior Court proceedings.

• Experience as a Child Welfare Social Worker
• Knowledge of child abuse, mental health, substance abuse, intimate partner violence, and trauma informed practice
• Strong writing and communication skills

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants must apply online at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Training and Experience Questionnaire: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)   
3. Departmental Hiring Interview: Will be scheduled by the department once the eligible list is established.