SOCIAL SERVICES MANAGER 3 - Fallon

Announcement Number: 48581 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/19/2024 Close Date: 09/03/2024 Recruiter:
ANA MARIA ORNELLAS
Phone: (775)684-0151
Email: aornellas@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 3 Days 18 Hrs 47 Mins
The Position

Social Services Managers plan, organize, direct and manage the activities, staff and functions necessary to provide social services in an assigned region or district office and its satellites.

Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives. Social Services Managers plan, organize, direct and manage the activities, staff and functions necessary to provide social services in an assigned region or district office and its satellites. Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives. The Division of Child and Family Services is recruiting for a Social Services Manager 3 (SSM) for the Fallon office. The SSM exercises direct control over the implementation of child welfare services for their region. The SSM must work to develop competent supervisors and frontline staff through case consultation, coaching and mentoring and modeling of the desired best practice. Are responsible for oversight of front-line supervisors who have direct supervision over complex child welfare cases that can involve significant health and safety issues for children; Needs to be expert in the SAFE practice model in order to ensure decision making is in alignment with the model, but also in alignment with policy, statute and regulation; Ensure subordinate staff are well trained and informed/proficient re: statute, code, policy and procedure such that quality services are delivered in their respective communities; Covers for front-line supervisors when they are out of the office and, as such, they may be responsible for reviewing and approving the work product of their subordinates.

Decisions made should be based in sound reasoning and good judgement, utilizing the child welfare practice model, policy and procedure in guiding decision making. SSM III's will support the goals of the Division. Typical work elements involve interpretation, assessment and resolution of difficult complex and sensitive problems, and complaints from stakeholders, clients and/or the public which occur within cases. SSM III review data and/or carry out quality assurance activities to ensure case consultation between supervisors and staff is in accordance with SAFE practice model, that supervisors are integrating NV Coaching skills into their work with staff and that supervisor decision making is documented sufficiently. 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***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, health or social science, public administration or related field and three years of supervisory experience in the implementation of social services programs; directing the operation of a program unit; coordinating program activities with officials and representatives of other agencies; interpretation and application of complex federal regulations; and writing program policies, procedures, or reports; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Some positions require professional licensure or certification in a social or medical specialty issued by the appropriate licensing board in the State of Nevada, which will be identified at the time of recruitment. Incumbents must maintain professional licensure or certification in their specialty for continuing employment. Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam 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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Do you have professional supervisory experience in the implementation of social services programs; directing the operation of a program unit and coordinating program activities with officials and representatives? if yes, please describe in detail.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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