Social Work Supervisor

Social Work Supervisor Division of Family Guidance – Department of Human Services Organizational Overview: The Bergen County Division of Family Guidance provides clinical, residential, educational, correctional, case management, and monitoring services to at-risk children, adolescents, and families, particularly those who are otherwise unable to receive needed services. Through its more than 30 programs, it is Bergen County's resource for youth and families in need. Job Description: This employment opportunity is to serve as the Social Work Supervisor for the Division of Family Guidance. Under direction of a supervisory official, supervises a group of professional and paraprofessional social service staff involved inthe identification of complex social problems and the administration of social service programs designed to assist active, former, and potential welfare clients; does other related duties as required. Job Responsibilities: Supervise staff consisting of clinicians and case workers from varied disciplines. Provide group and/or individual therapy for at-risk youth. Conduct individual supervision and staff meetings. Conduct intake and assessments of at-risk youth and families as required. Compose treatment / intervention plans consistent with evidence informed practices as required. Complete all required documentation. Attend required trainings. Collect, analyze and report on relevant program statistics. Collect and compose data and reports as required by grants and contracts. Maintain an appropriate caseload of clients and provide other work related responsibilities as required. Schedule: Full time (40 hours/week) Some evening hours may be required based on specific position assignment. On call as required. (two evenings minimum) Overtime as required. Education and Experience Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree supplemented by a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Guidance and Counseling or other field related to social work or social services. Two (2) years of social work experience involving gathering social information from clients, determining their needs, and planning and carrying out treatment plans and/or service plans geared to individual client needs. Other Requirements: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required. Clinical Social Work Supervision Certificate. Bilingual English – Spanish is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel programs. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey to perform essential duties of the position. What we offer: Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage Enrollment into the state pension system Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage Generous Paid Time Off Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs Salary: $72,000 / per annum The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. The County of Bergen complies with the New Jersey First Act. An employee’s primary residence must be within the State of New Jersey, or the employee will have 365 days (1 Year) from their date of hire to satisfy the requirement of principal residency. #J-18808-Ljbffr