Early Start Assessment Supervisor

Supervising Social Worker

Starting Salary Range: $75,518 - $90,621

Are you looking to make an impact and do work you are passionate about?

GGRC is looking for an Early Start Assessment Supervising Social Worker in either our San Mateo or San Rafael office to provide supervision of assigned Social WorkersEarly Start Assessment, carry out administrative functions in relation to that supervision, and provide services to clients as assigned to Early Start Assessment Social Workers.

When you are considering a new job, it's normal to have tons of questions. Here are a few things we get asked all the time:

Where will I work?

This role offers a hybrid schedule giving you the opportunity to work with clients in their homes, in office and from the comfort of your own home. Access to reliable transportation will be needed to travel to client homes.

What you'll Do:

Supervision

• Supervise assigned staff by providing leadership and enabling staff to efficiently utilize time and resources and assuring that deadlines and procedures are met.
• With the Early Start Assessment Manager the hiring of staff, and subsequent training and evaluation of assigned staff
• Represent administration on internal and community committees and task forces as assigned.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Review and approve required and/or appropriate documentation to ensure compliance with established standards
• Serve as administrative and supervisory back up to the Early Start Assessment Manager.
• Supervise/manage social workers involved with the Early Start eligibility assessment process of Early Start referrals and overall case planning.
• Review documentation created by each staff member to ensure compliance with timeline, standards and procedures

Other Duties

• Serve as back-up to Early Start Social Workers within the department as needed.
• Participate in audit review, preparation and oversight of Early Start cases.
• Participate in special projects, and assist with additional duties or tasks, as assigned
• Maintain all client information as confidential in compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the California Lanterman Act

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related human services field
• Valid Clinical License at time of hire and ability to maintain license in good standing
• 4+ years post-Master's work with increasing responsibility
• 2+ years Regional Center Experience

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of agency policy and procedures
• Training and facilitation skills
• Probing and interview techniques to ensure person centered planning
• Knowledge of principles, objectives and techniques of counseling individuals
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal individual and group behavior, human growth and development of family relationships
• Knowledge of community structure and organization and how to intervene constructively on client's behalf
• Ability to maintain case records in a clear and concise manner
• Written communication: ability to develop standard business communications, using proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Oral communication: ability to convey complex information and ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Ability to operate basic office equipment
• Basic familiarity with MS Word®, MS Excel®, MS PowerPoint®, MS Outlook® or similar software applications

Competency Skills

• Provide team with direction and purpose focused on client outcomes and values
• Plan and project manage
• Coach and support staff by making self-accessible and providing real-time feedback
• Creative problem solving with staff
• Address performance and hold people accountable
• Demonstrate respect and cultural awareness; effectively manage own reactions
• Build partnerships and trust through collaboration, active listening and an openness to new ideas
• Create strategic networks and relationships in community to support in reaching client outcomes
• Understand and effectively react/adapt to multiple and competing priorities on the job; use knowledge and expertise to focus on key job outcomes

Desired Qualifications

• Supervisory experience
• Experience in multi-cultural settings and/or multi-lingual capacity

Benefits

What are the benefits to working with GGRC?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical and Dental benefits with a generous employer contribution and additional employer paid Life, Disability and Vision coverage

10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account to help you save for the future!

GENEROUS TIME OFF BENEFITS!!!

No really, we mean generous:

13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal holidays, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education

What makes GGRC so special?

GGRC values diversity, we believe in creating an environment where people of all backgrounds can collaborate to find solutions to complex problems. We are community minded and passionate.

GGRC values each person as a full, robust, and unique individual and interacts with each person in a manner that is respectful and responsive. We endeavor to place each person at the center of his, her or their own life. We approach each person as an expert on his, her or their own life and identity with a clear and attentive inquiry into what is important to, as well as important for, that one person (whether coworker or person-served, family member or other stakeholder).

How to apply:

GGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume. If you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer Golden Gate Regional Center, you are also welcome to attach a cover letter. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We look forward to reading your application.

Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualification

Master's Degree