Starting Pay: $31.0659 Hourly ($64,617) Step A: $33.0750 Hourly ($68,796) Step B: $35.4928 Hourly ($73,825) Step C: $35.9990 Hourly ($74,878) Step D: $37.9957 Hourly ($79,031) Step E: $39.3293 Hourly ($81,805) Step F: $40.7351 Hourly ($84,729) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Corrections or Guidance and Counseling -AND- two (2) years' experience as a Social Service Worker; -OR- Bachelor's degree -AND- five (5) years' experience as a Social Service Worker. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations. JOB SUMMARY: Plans and supervises the work of assigned Social Service Workers; works under supervision; performs related duties as required. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: • Supervises, instructs and orientates Social Service Workers (SSW) in casework techniques and procedures; • Advises SSW's on the investigation and analysis of more difficult cases; • Reviews and evaluates casework studies by reviewing reports of subordinates, by holding conferences and observing results of cases investigated and recommendations developed; • Assists and coordinates data for grant reporting submissions; • Approves recommendations of caseworkers before submitting reports to supervisor; • Coordinates activities of SSW's with activities of other social agencies; • Keeps abreast of professional development in the field; • Ensure all program activities adhere to applicable laws which apply to the specific department assigned; • Maintain professional relationships with various community agencies which apply to the specific department assigned; • Prepares periodic and special reports of cases investigated; • May be required to maintain a caseload on the specific department assigned. Please see the attached job description for more details.