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Job Title:  

Licensed Supervisor Social Worker (Care Coordination Treatment Unit Supervisor)

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000006390

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

Job Description:

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.  

 

What we offer.  Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.  

 

Start your career in public service. The License Supervisor in Social Work will be in the Care Coordination Treatment Unit (CCTU) is a state-level function that manages and supports complex, high-needs foster-care placements. Its primary role is to help ensure youth receive appropriate therapeutic services, stable placements, and coordinated care that supports movement toward less restrictive community-based settings. The CCTU Supervisor oversees and improves unit operations; facilitates effective communication and coordination with internal and external partners; and develops systems, processes, and strategies that strengthen service delivery for youth with complex placement and treatment needs.

 

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Role and Responsibilities:

 

• Provides direct supervision and leadership to unit staff by assigning work, monitoring performance, conducting employee evaluations, delivering coaching and training, addressing personnel concerns, and ensuring staff meet program, policy, and service-delivery expectations.
• Lead personnel and program operations by interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating staff, facilitating monthly team meetings, and overseeing the development and ongoing management of unit programs.
• Provide clinical and case-management consultation for youth with complex behavioral-health, developmental or intellectual-disability, and medical needs, including placement searches, treatment-program applications, and referrals to appropriate resources.
• Coordinate treatment, residential, and support services with community partners, public and private agencies, insurance providers, and state-level stakeholders to promote timely, integrated child-welfare service delivery.
• Monitor and improve services for youth with high-end needs through trend analysis, placement and support reviews for non-contracted providers, staff training, and participation in statewide initiatives such as the Family First Prevention Services Act, emerging-adult policy development, and PASS consultation meetings.

 

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, behavioral health, public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Current professional clinical licensure through the Georgia Composite Board, such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC).
• Ability and willingness to work flexible, non-traditional hours as needed to meet program, staff, stakeholder, and youth-service needs.

 

Additional Information:

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services

https://dhs.georgia.gov/  

 

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to:  @HRHelpline
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process.  Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work and counseling from an accredited college or university and licensure in the area of assignment and three (3) years of experience at the lower level Social Worker, Licensed 3 (HCP052) or position equivalent; or Master's degree in social work and counseling from an accredited college or university and licensure in the area of assignment and three (3) years of experience in the provision of therapeutic services with, which includes one (1) year in a managerial or supervisory role.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.