Denver
Intake Social Caseworker Supervisor
Greater Denver Area · Full-time
No sponsorship$80k-$90kDetected 6 days ago
Leadership
About the role
- Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
- The target salary range for this position is $80,217 - $90,000.
- Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed.
Responsibilities
- One in three people in Denver turn to DHS for support at all stages of life.
- Our employees help children, at-risk adults, families, and individuals navigate social and economic pressures by connecting them to services and experts who support their overall well-being.
- The Child Welfare Services division of Denver Human Services is currently seeking a seeking a top-notch, visionary Social Caseworker Supervisor to directly manage Social Case Workers in our Intake Section, which is primarily responsible for investigating new allegations of abuse/neglect of children ages 0-18 in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
- The Intake Social Caseworker Supervisor will coach, lead and mentor staff as well as have responsibility for the development, planning, and assignment of cases.
- Builds and maintains effective relationships with public and private community-based services providers and professional and community groups in order to exchange information, resolve concerns/complaints, and develop and maximize available resources
- Ensures that staff prepares comprehensive records, reports, and documentation that complies with state and federal standards and requirements. Prepares, supports, and coaches staff who testifies in court proceedings and provide expert testimony
- Develops or modifies work plans, methods, and procedures and determines work priorities. Assigns and distributes work, reviews work for accuracy and completeness, and returns assignments with recommendations for proper completion
- Develops the performance enhancement plan, documents performance, provides performance feedback, and formally evaluates the work of employees
- Responds to formal and informal employee grievances and prepares written responses. Documents causes for disciplinary action and initiates letters of reprimand and formal recommendations for disciplinary action
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
- Required Minimum Qualifications
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
- Please attach your official or unofficial transcripts of your completed undergraduate and/or graduate degree and list of professional references to your application in the required attachment section.
- Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
Nice to have
- Plans, assigns, and reviews the activities of social case workers performing case management functions and recommends changes in practices and procedures to increase operating efficiency and expedite workflow
- Ensures that staff prepares comprehensive records, reports, and documentation that complies with state and federal standards and requirements.
- Assigns and distributes work, reviews work for accuracy and completeness, and returns assignments with recommendations for proper completion
- Responds to formal and informal employee grievances and prepares written responses.
- Intake experience preferred
- Experience with Differential Response and Partnering for Safety
- Supervisory experience
- Experience leading, supervising, and/or coordinating staff
Compensation
- Position Salary Range
- $80,217.00 - $132,358.00
- Although our full pay range is included above, the target hiring range for this position is $80,217 - $90,000 based on experience.
- The target salary range for this position is $80,217 - $90,000.
Benefits
- The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.
- We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Equal opportunity
- The successful candidate will demonstrate exemplary leadership, flexibility and experience empowering staff and managing a diverse workforce.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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