A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
Children's Home Society of WV is seeking a full-time Shelter Supervisor at our Romney Child Shelter in Romney, WV.
What you will be doing:
Coordinate and direct all aspects of the youth emergency shelter program. Provide staff supervision. Plan and conduct individual supervisory sessions and employee performance evaluations. Coordinate and supervise efforts by shelter social workers to explore and procure appropriate services for the children and youth the shelter serves. Plan, organize, and conduct monthly staff meetings and training for all staff. Recruit and hire needed employees. Screen referrals and assess the appropriateness of the shelter service for the referred youth. Assess youth strengths and needs. Instruct staff in appropriate intervention and implementation of services, including crisis management. Provide meaningful observations of children and youth and act as an advocate when needed. Ensure implementation of the behavior management program. Ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and grammatical construction of all reports, assessments, and professional correspondence completed by program staff. Compile and submit all mandatory monthly reports. This includes, but is not limited to, progress reports, contribution logs, monthly statistics, and Medicaid billing. Complete all personnel-related paperwork on schedule. This includes, but is not limited to, time sheets, annual/sick leave records, expense reports, new hire and exiting employee paperwork, and credentialing information. Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all agency policies and procedures and applicable laws. Be knowledgeable of and adhere to state licensing requirements and standards. Be knowledgeable of and assist in establishing program budgets and funding methods for services. Coordinate and maintain work on the shelter facility. Be actively involved in community outreach and ensure the community is involved in agency efforts in a meaningful way. Be consistently available for consultation and support. Provide a positive role model to children, youth, and their families, as well as shelter staff. Report all incidents of abuse and/or neglect. Commit to the vision of permanency for every child. What you will bring to the table: Passion and determination. Positive attitude and team-oriented spirit. Ability to project competency, responsiveness, and cooperation. Willingness to pursue growth and learning. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multitask. Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships. Desire to make a positive impact on the life of a child.
What you will need:
Master's degree in social work or a related human services field preferred; Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of one year of supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to work with children, youth, and families in the human services field /child welfare field. Valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage. Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. Availability for periodic on-call support, and availability to assist or act on behalf of the Site Manager when requested. Ability to understand and support the values of family-centered services, which include committing to family stability and the development of skills in assessing risk to children to ensure safety. Willingness to comply with professional standards as specified by the NASW Code of Ethics. • Salary is based on professional experience and level of education. Children's Home Society of WV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay:
$40,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
403(b) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
