Human Services Supervisor - CYFS

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Division of Family & Community Services is recruiting for two part-time 26 hours per week, benefited, 12-month temporary Human Services Supervisor in our Payette Foster Care Facility. This position will guide and assist workers in making day-to-day decisions for Child Welfare cases including decisions that involve child safety and child well-being. This position has the authority to implement safety plan decisions.

Hours - 1 position- M-F 8-5; 1 position- swing shift and weekends

This position is not eligible for telework.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation. 

BENEFITS:

 We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. 

 OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates!(full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Develops and implements unit work plans.
• Supervises Lead Technicians
• Meets with Nurse to ensure youth medications are administered appropriately.
• Ensures staff on shift are following policies and procedures.
• Writes safety plans in coordination with the Payette Case Manager.
• Participates in case consultation and staffing.
• Assists with youth discharge and family visits.
• Reviews incident reports/disclosures and enters these in ESPI/Ecabinet.
• Leads internal discussions between shift leads and case managers to ensure knowledge sharing.
• Assists with ongoing training requirements for current and new PACC Staff. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Some knowledge of supervisory practices: Typically gained through completion of a class or seminar (more than one day) specifically covering supervisory practices; or lead work experience that required work direction, monitoring work, and making work assignments (such experience on a fill-in basis if non-qualifying unless for a period of approximately three months or more); or completion of a college-level personnel course.
• Some knowledge of community organization/development principles and processes: Typically gained by completion of community organization/development course or workshops equivalent to three semester hours of college credit or 40 classroom hours of specific training OR has served in a direct services role for at least one year in case management or psychosocial or rehabilitation therapy or counseling and applying these principles in a community development role.
• Experience demonstrating good knowledge of human services principles and practices to include social and family systems, human growth and development, and case management methods: Typically gained by a Bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science curriculum such as social work, psychology, marriage and family counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation, education, nursing, sociology, or closely related field of study that included family systems; AND at least one year of experience in social service delivery or case management

OR 

• one year of experience as a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC). 

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(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected] 
PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.