Supervisory Social Worker

Job Summary

This position is in the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL). The mission of DACL is to advocate, plan, implement, and monitor programs in health, education, and social services which promote longevity, independence, dignity, and choice for the city’s older adults (ages 60 years or older), people with disabilities (ages 18-59 years), and caregivers.

The incumbent works as a Supervisory Social Worker overseeing and managing the Community Transition Program/team responsible for transitioning district seniors from long term care facilities back to the community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Works as a Supervisory Social Worker responsible for supervising the full range of direct professional social work services provided by a team of social workers to seniors (60+) and adult with disabilities (18-59) in the District of Columbia, to include the areas of abuse and neglect. Plans, organizes, supervises and administers the work.

Assign cases to social workers and monitors service delivery for staff compliance with statutory guidelines, regulations and DACL policies and procedures, to effect remediation of abuse and neglect problems. Coordinates and monitors the allocation of services, incentives and resources. Develops and implements an overall case management work plan consistent with Program objectives to plan and evaluate daily operations.

Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities, to include evaluation of employee performance, making recommendations to the Program Manager regarding the selection of new employees and disciplinary action. Administers leave and attendance, investigate complaints, provide training and guidance to staff and conduct supervisory conferences to develop specialized resources for the client population.

Monitors and supports the Social Worker' activities; attends court hearings, administrative reviews and other meetings to provide information. Attend professional meetings and seminars to keep abreast of most recent social work advances.

Qualifications

Social Work. Must fulfill all the requirements for the master’s degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must be equivalent to the next lower grade in the normal line of progression. An example of Specialized Experience includes providing home and community-based services, community transition services and work that provided the knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of public health programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, and home and community-based service delivery.

Licenses and Certifications The incumbent must be a D.C. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), a D.C. licensed Independent Social Worker or Graduate Social Worker. Must have a valid driver’s license. Working Conditions/Environment Some work is performed in a normal office setting, and in the community. Work in the community may include private homes and apartments, offices, institutions, meetings with providers, and professional training sites.

The work also requires incumbent to drive to sites/visits and walking in the community to various locations. Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday; 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Pay Plan, Series and Grade, MS-0185-13 Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential. Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS)/At-Will.

Management Supervisory Service (MSS): Management Supervisory Service (MSS): At-will employment applies to the MSS. All positions and appointments in the MSS serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Collective Bargaining Unit : This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as Emergency. Position Designation: The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Protection Sensitive. EEO Statement : The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.