Social Worker Supervisor – Gang Intervention
SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISOR – GANG INTERVENTION
Youth Justice Unit
Kenosha County is seeking a candidate who is passionate about fulfilling our mission to promote the safety and well-being of the child, family, and community by providing services to children, youth, and families that are delivered in a respectful, culturally competent manner and are intended to maximize the strengths and empower individuals. Supervisors in child welfare and youth justice play a pivotal role in translating and fulfilling their agencies’ missions and values. Experienced supervisors or social workers with a passion for providing leadership and supervision are encouraged to apply.
This position reports to the Children and Family Services Manager.
Kenosha County is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
2024 Hiring Range: $76,859 – $91,499 annually
Position Summary and Job Duties
The Social Worker Supervisor co-supervises the Youth Justice Unit. This position will lead, coordinate and facilitate Kenosha County’s gang intervention efforts. The supervisor coordinates community interventions including the participation of law enforcement, schools, community groups, recreational groups, business leaders, youth-serving agencies, and treatment providers, working collaboratively to lead youth away from gangs and towards lawful, productive activities. This position also oversees all grant management, compliance and reporting for Juvenile Justice programming.
• Lead nationally recognized best practice gang intervention efforts that are county-wide and neighborhood-specific
• Coordinate with local law enforcement, all levels of local government, local school systems, and private social service agencies, focusing on the goal of reducing youth involvement with gangs
• Provide oversight and leadership to the Kenosha County Summer Youth Employment Program and Kenosha County Gang Prevention contracts
• Organize and facilitate all Kenosha County gang intervention committees
• Serve as Division liaison to community and stakeholders in the area of positive youth development and gang suppression activities
• Serve as the County’s Brighter Future Initiatives (BFI) coordinator assuring compliance with all BFI regulations including BFI renewals
• Research and engage in grant-writing activities to increase community resources
• Provide grant management, compliance and reporting for Juvenile Justice programming
• Onboard new employees, develop training plans, and conduct employee performance evaluations
• Assign cases to Youth Justice Unit social workers assuring caseload coverage
• Maintain close daily contact with employees, reviewing and monitoring cases to evaluate quality of service, timeliness and compliance with state and federal requirements and state statutes and standards
• Ensure compliance with Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 938 and rules that govern youth justice work
• Lead implementation of new state youth justice guidelines including the use of the Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI) and Positive Youth Development
• Review and approve all court documentation and recommendations made in juvenile court
• Co-supervise, consult and direct Youth Justice Unit social workers to ensure best practices, continuity of services and case conformance with Division policy and procedures
• Provide direct guidance to employees responding to crisis situations
• Provide oversight and guidance in graduated sanctions including determining if a short-term hold is needed
• Provide consultation and recommendations to employees on high risk cases and cases where youth may be placed in a foster home, treatment foster home, group home, correctional facility or Alternatives to Corrections through Education (ACE) Program
• Develop cooperative relationships between agencies and other community and state entities
• Represent DCFS in multidisciplinary staffings and in the community, as needed
• Manage information systems and prepare required statistics and reports
• Represent the Division to the Court , County, and state stakeholders
• May provide testimony in court hearings
• Monitor purchase of service contracts performance and program budgets
• Provide coverage in all DCFS unit
• Perform other duties as required or assigned
Success Factors
Knowledge of:
• Best practice strategies to reduce youth involvement in gangs
• Extensive knowledge of county-wide resources
• Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 938, and state and local laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to delinquent and truant youth
• Ongoing Service Standards
• Youth Justice concepts and effective case practice, evidence-based practices and structured decision-making
• Family systems, individual and group behaviors and adolescent development
• Use of Graduated Sanctions, alternatives to detention, structured decision tools and information and data systems
• Trauma-Informed Care and case-management
• Mental health and substance abuse and its impact on families
• Professional ethics and commitment to the constructive use of authority
• Current principles and best practices of social work
• Adolescent development and the impact of trauma and violence
• The community’s social and economic problems and their impact on youth and their families
Skill in:
• Strong leadership, planning, coordination, facilitation, and organization
• Grant and report writing
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; basic typing and computer skills required
• Engagement, conflict resolution, safety management, time management, interviewing, and assessment
• Professional and effective verbal and written communication, public speaking, presentations and documentation
• Active listening and interpersonal skills
Ability to:
• Speak in a large group in a clear and concise manner
• Work independently and make independent decisions, balancing the interests of the youth and the community
• Multi-task, prioritize, and meet time requirements
• Adapt to unexpected changes in schedule and respond quickly and appropriately to crisis situations
• Adhere to professional ethics
• Remain professional and courteous at all times
• Delegate and ensure completion of tasks
• Read and interpret data
• Use eWiSACWIS and other electronic data tracking systems
• Create a culture of employee engagement and provide effective leadership
• Define employee expectations, monitor employee performance and provide feedback
• Promote inclusivity and effectively engage with a diverse workforce and consumer base
• Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment
Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience
Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or a related field
• 3 – 5 years’ work experience in delinquency programs
• 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role, or in a role of team leadership and decision-making
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in community engagement and activities
• Social Worker Certification or ability to obtain within two years of employment
• Knowledge of the current principles and best practices of social work
Preferred Education and Experience
• Master’s Degree in social work or a related field
• 5 or more years’ work experience in delinquency programs
• 2 or more years’ work experience as a supervisor
• Or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job
Other Job Requirements
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The position involves moderate physical demands, such as exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Vision standards required by Division of Motor Vehicles to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to visit families in their homes which may include stairs
Selection Process
• Application Review – Qualifying
• Oral Interview – Qualifying
• Background Check – Qualifying
• Physical Examination/Drug Screen – Qualifying
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.
To learn more about the DCFS Youth Justice Unit, please visit:
https://www.kenoshacounty.org/253/Juvenile-Court-Services-Unit
Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.
The pay grade for this position is E10 (Min. $76,859 – Max $106,139 annually).
This position is located in Kenosha County, a growing community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, visit: https://www.visitkenosha.com/
Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!
Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
https://www.kenoshacounty.org/jobs
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