Child Welfare Supervisor (Promotional)

Introduction You must be an Alameda County employee to apply. This is a new promotional assembled examination. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Qualified applicants must be current county employees and have completed the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service by July 21, 2026. A regular appointment does not include provisional, TAP (Temporary Assignment Pool), or STEP-UP appointments. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the last day for filing. Applications will only be accepted online. DESCRIPTION The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of 2,400 men and women working collectively and in partnership with community‑based organizations to serve the needs of the community. Services are provided through four departments: Administration and Finance, Adult and Aging Services, Children and Family Services, and Workforce and Benefits Administration. The position is the first level of supervision in the Child Welfare series. Incumbents may be assigned a variety of roles including, but not limited to, supervision of first line staff or interns, Court Officer, Child Abuse Services Coordinator, Teaming Facilitator, Field Advisor/Coach. These positions require the incumbent to exercise considerable independent judgment, initiative, and knowledge of the Child Welfare System and current practices. This position reports to the next higher classification, Social Services Program Manager. THE POSITION Key responsibilities include: Supervise first‑line staff or interns, providing guidance and leadership. Act as Court Officer and handle court related tasks. Coordinate Child Abuse Services and related interventions. Facilitate team collaboration and project management. Provide field advisory and coaching duties. IDEAL CANDIDATE Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups. Strong leadership ability, establishing good interpersonal relationships, and providing guidance in a fast‑paced, high‑stress work environment. Essential knowledge related to the laws and principles of Child Welfare and factors that affect children and family well‑being. Ability to apply logical thinking, using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions. Outstanding organization skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work on multiple projects simultaneously. Understanding of the Agency’s role, policies, procedures, programs and services. Demonstrates interpersonal sensitivity while working with individuals with varying views. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Possession of an MSW from an accredited school of social work, which included a supervised field placement providing social casework and counseling services to individuals and families; OR possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, based on a two‑year program (72 quarter or 56 semester units), which included a supervised field placement as part of the course curriculum; OR possession of an MFCC license (3 years of experience as a Child Welfare Worker I in the Alameda County classified service can be substituted for the advanced degree or MFCC license). Experience: The equivalent of one year of full‑time experience as a Child Welfare Worker II or higher level social worker classification in the Alameda County classified service. (Non‑classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) OR The equivalent of two years’ full‑time experience providing social casework services in a professional capacity in the field of child welfare or family services in a public or private human services agency after receipt of the degree or three years of such experience if obtained prior to the receipt of the master’s degree. License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Knowledge of casework methods and techniques with particular reference to the problems in child neglect, abandonment, and abuse. Knowledge of current philosophy and practices in the field of Child Welfare Services, the Juvenile Court process and appropriate legal procedures. Familiarity with codes, decisions, philosophy, and policies of the Juvenile Court. Familiarity with Social Services Agency’s programs and facilities and other resources available to the Agency and Juvenile Court. Principles and practices of public administration, program planning and program development. Computer applications and personal computers. Communicate in writing. Communicate orally. Make decisions. Provide leadership. Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity. Problem solve. Analyze data. Supervise. Plan and organize. Navigate a computer in a Windows environment. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alameda County