Class Code: 6333
SOCIAL WORKER III
NATURE OF WORK
This is supervisory and
administrative social case management in a human service environment. Provides supervision, staff scheduling, work assignment, and
performance review for subordinate staff.
Work involves planning,
implementing and administering programs. Ensures that case
work is performed in accordance with divisional and regulatory requirements.
Exercises considerable independent judgment and decision
making in accordance with in approved policies and procedures.
Supervision is provided through conferences, reports, and review of results of
divisional programs.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS Tasks may vary slightly based on area of assignment.
Oversees program activities
and operations; assigns work and monitors and evaluates performance.
Provides case consultation
on unusual or difficult cases; approves eligibility for services recommended;
makes special recommendations to the appropriate administrative superior for
service policy waivers.
Ensures
that that staff and consumer safety and well-being are maintained.
Provides
back-up case management and/or counseling in absence of assigned staff member.
Reviews case records to
evaluate the quality of work and to insure compliance with procedures and requirements.
Assists in
the preparation of the annual budget for the section and agency, as requested and
operational goals and objectives.
Initiates and reviews
program office requests for goods and services.
Assists in
the development of divisional policies and procedures.
Provides
in‑service training for staff.
Acts as a
liaison with community organizations and providers to build integrated
networks.
Participates on local
committees to address human services issues; promotes programs and services within
the community.
Provides regular case
consultation and staffings; facilitates office staff
meetings, staff conferences and disseminates information to staff.
Assists staff to access and
develop community resources.
Composes
correspondence, narrative and technical reports, and related documentation,
using computer-based applications.
Conducts staff meetings and
trainings. Attends internal and external meetings and
conferences.
Assists
Section Manager or Regional Manager with the development of policies,
procedures, and operational documents appropriate to the location and area of
assignment. Also provides
recommendations for new programs and or program elements and concepts and
assists in designing and implementing them as approved.
Assists in monitoring the
quality of casework and makes recommendations for improvements.
May assist
in compiling statistical data and preparing analytical reports.
Performs
related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
AND SKILLS May vary slightly based
on area of assignment.
Considerable
knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training.
Considerable
knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their
application to specific casework and community problems.
Considerable
knowledge of the principles and practices of counseling and crisis
intervention.
Considerable
knowledge of behavioral and socioeconomic problems and their treatment.
Considerable
knowledge of available governmental, community and private programs and
resources.
Ability to supervise, train
and coordinate the activities of staff engaged in a wide variety of social
casework activities.
Ability to
express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to
serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord
with the letter and spirit of
Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers,
elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic
backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, ethnicity,
disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political affiliation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
AND TRAINING
Master’s degree from an
accredited four-year college or university with major course work in
psychology, social work, gerontology, counseling, or other field closely
related to the area of assignment; four (4) years of experience in social case work
and/or counseling which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience; or
any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Depending upon area of
assignment, may be required to have a valid
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Government Supervisors
Association (Professional Unit)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: No
Work Locations: Human
Services Department, Children=s Services Administration, Elderly and Veteran=s Services, Family Success Administration, Substance
Abuse and Health Care Services
Class Spec. Established: 10/1976
Revised: 10/2004