Social Services Supervisor - Emergency Appointment

Provides technical and administrative supervision over social services staff, including assigning and evaluating work, providing staff development and training, and discussing difficult cases with subordinate staff to recommend appropriate case solutions.

Reviews case records for accuracy and consistency in the application of proper casework techniques, to monitor the quality and compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures.

Conducts unit meetings to discuss the interpretations and practical implications of new policies, procedures and regulations on casework.

Prepares reports of unit's performance and problems to provide management with information necessary to develop staffing and training policy.

Represents the department in meetings with concerned public groups to provide information on new or revised programs.

Serves as a committee member in department-wide committees which review training needs and recommend modifications to service delivery systems.REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

A Bachelor degree* from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in providing professional social work services in a recognized social services agency at the level of the Social Worker** classification in Los Angeles County.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION
• Willingness to work in any area of Los Angeles County.
• Willingness to assist with field work and visiting clients. 

*In order to receive credit for a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must provide a legible copy of your official diploma/transcripts/letter from an accredited institution that shows the area of specialization. If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must email them to [email protected]. Please include the exam number and exam title in your email. For more information regarding education, please see the Employment Information (Download PDF reader) document on the LA County Jobs website.

**At the level of the Social Worker classification in Los Angeles County is defined as performing a full-range of social casework and related service activities, including assessment of client needs and the development and implementation of social service plans to meet clients' needs. You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS



EXAM CONTENT 
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. 

APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. 

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] as well as [email protected], and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. 

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. 

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. 

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES 
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) 
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Dept Contact Name: AG Recruitment Team
Dept Contact Email: [email protected]
Teletype Number: (800) 899-4099