CASE SUPERVISOR GRADE B

OTSEGO COUNTY HAS THE FOLLOWING VACANCY: <br>
CASE SUPERVISOR GRADE B <br>
$57,017 – $67,647/yearly <br>
LAST DAY FOR FILING: October 18, 2024 <br>
EOE <p>

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under supervision of the Director of Social Services, or in small agencies, the Commissioner of Social Services, the Case Supervisor Grade B supervises a group of caseworkers who render services in a social services program. Depending on agency needs, he/she may coordinate the work of various units of the social service program; does related work as required. <br>

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The Grade B Supervisor ensures the provision of professional social
services work to department of social services clients in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies. The Case Supervisor Grade B is the principal supervising social worker, and is responsible for standards of social services in accordance with agency policy and for recommending social services, policies and procedures. Activities include the assessment, determination and recommendation of the need for service, and the formulation and carrying out of plans to meet the individual needs of cases assigned. The Grade B Supervisor must supervise senior caseworker(s) to ensure that they have gained an expertise to handle complex problems and situations and can assist in the supervision of subordinate staff. The Grade B Supervisor with the assistance of the senior caseworker ensure that subordinate workers are trained and in compliance with regulatory standards. Both must be able to take action to correct performance issues. Trains and supports subordinate staff to perform varying shifts of on-call services 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Must have flexibility of schedule to meet individual case needs, and extra hours/overtime may be required. <br>

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The Case Supervisor Grade B shall possess a thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of social casework and social group work and the ability to apply these in the performance of his/her duties; good knowledge of Federal, State and local public welfare laws and programs; ability to plan and direct the work of others; knowledge of techniques of case recording; ability to prepare clear and accurate records and reports and to enter such records and reports, and other original source documents, in PC or similar computer equipment; ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with people; ability to interpret the work of the agency; initiative and resourcefulness; good powers of observation and analysis; sensitivity to the
reaction of others; emotional maturity; judgment; tact; good health. <br>

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree or higher; AND
<li>(a) Three (3) years of full time satisfactory paid experience as a Senior Caseworker in a local social services agency in New York State. <br>

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A valid New York State drivers license and acceptable driving record is required at time of appointment. A valid New York State license must be maintained during employment. Incumbents will be required to have a personal vehicle available for use in carrying out field assignments. <p>

Applications available at the Otsego County Personnel/Civil Service Department, 183 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or online at https://otsego-portal.mycivilservice.com/