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.
Incumbents supervise a unit of Social Workers to include, but not limited to, performance evaluations, work performance standards, scheduling, work assignment and review, training, and discipline when necessary. The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a Social Work Supervisor 1 in Reno/Sparks, Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following Program: Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). Social Work Supervisor's functions as a first-line supervisor and will manage a team consisting of case managers and administrative assistant(s).
Incumbent will oversee the team to ensure case management tasks and administrative tasks are completed within required timeframes, so program services are established and monitored for program recipients. Incumbents provide coaching, discipline, and performance management. Incumbent will develop a productive relationship and open communication with support staff, supervisor staff and sister agencies. Incumbent completes the duties and tasks of staff during extended absences, staff vacancies and other unforeseen circumstances. Incumbents will be knowledgeable of interpreting and applying program procedures, policies, and methods to train and educate staff. Review, respond and/or complete any reports, program inquiries within required timeframes. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, and friendly co-workers, and is a great place to work. The mission of the Aging and Disability Services Division is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's older adults, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible. 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. 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 journey level professional experience providing case management in a social work setting equivalent to a Social Worker II in Nevada State service; OR one year of experience as a Social Worker II 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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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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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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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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