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Social Workers are licensed professionals who provide case management services to children, families, vulnerable adults with intellectual, developmental, physical disabilities, serious mental illness, and older adults (collectively referred to as "vulnerable adults") and other individuals within local communities and institutions.
Social Work Supervisor II's supervise a unit of Social Worker III's engaged in case management having a high proportion of complex and sensitive case work needs in child protective services, foster care, adoptions, adult protective services, and/or guardianships. Incumbents routinely review and monitor cases requiring the application of advanced principles of the social work profession, and case planning directives affecting critically and chronically dysfunctional families, children, and/or vulnerable adults whose welfare is at high risk.
DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is recruiting for a Social Worker Supervisor 2 (SWS2) in Fernley. The SWS2 reviews and approves the work product of their subordinates. Work should be accurate, neat, well organized, and thorough. Decisions made should be based on sound reasoning and good judgement, utilizing the child welfare practice model, policy and procedure. SWS2 will train staff in applicable requirements, rules pertaining to court proceedings, preparing accurate court reports and updates, and testifying in court, following through with court recommendations/orders. The SWS 2 acts in accordance with statute, regulation, policy and procedure; Prepare and administer trainings on a wide variety of topics including, but not limited to; child welfare practice model, UNITY, policy, procedure, and applicable state law. Consult, coach, and mentor staff, emphasizing the importance of family engagement, provide consultation/supervision as required. Complete required UNITY windows in a timely manner. Ensure court reports are accurate, thorough, and filed in compliance with local court rules. Alert appropriate persons immediately upon receipt of court recommendations/orders not supported by DCFS.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Licensure or provisional licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Independent Social Worker or Associate in Social Work and one year of advanced journey level professional experience providing case management in a social work setting equivalent to a Social Worker III in Nevada State service; OR one year of experience as a Social Worker III in Nevada State service. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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Some positions are subject to call-out or call-back. |
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Some positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. |
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Licensure or provisional licensure by the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, or Associate in Social Work is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of employment. |
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This position requires a State of Nevada/FBI background check, at the cost of the applicant. |
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| The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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