Self Sufficiency Supervisor @ Virginia Department of Social Services

Title Description – Self-Sufficiency Supervisor represents the supervisory level in the occupational group for Self-Sufficiency Specialists. Employees supervise Self-Sufficiency Specialists who determine eligibility for government assistance programs and perform employment services. Employees train, lead, and develop staff and monitor case management services. Employees are dedicated wholly to Employment Services or to a combination of Benefits and Employment Services.This level is distinguished from the Self-Sufficiency Manager by the latter’s responsibilities for supervising Self-Sufficiency Supervisors and managing self-sufficiency program performance.

General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) –

Provides administrative and programmatic supervision to staff;
Reviews case management plans to include quality assurance of case management services;
Develops written guidelines for delivery of case management services; assigns caseloads to staff;
Assigns caseloads to staff;
Coordinates and monitors activities of staff;
Holds individual and group conferences to review cases and problems;
Reviews case records and evaluates performance of staff members and recommends indicated action;
Recommends hiring, disciplinary actions, transfer, promotion, and termination of personnel within the limits of appropriate statutes, rules and regulations and policies, developing performance standards and preparing corrective action plans;
Represents staff needs to senior management;
Prepares and implements internal operating policies and procedures;
Interprets regulation, policy and other program information changes to staff;
Trains new employees in areas such as agency policy, department procedures and agency or government regulations;
Determines staffing needs and makes recommendations to management;
Maintains records and prepares regular and special reports;
Participates in developing and implementing agency administrative policy;
Makes decisions on controversial cases or presents them for higher level action;
Authorizes emergency assistance for applicants/recipients;
Serves in a liaison capacity to other agencies and groups;
Monitors program expenditures; and
Meets with community groups to discuss programs and resources and develops/maintains cooperative relationships with public and private entities.
May act on behalf of the Director as designated.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge- Considerable knowledge of: current social, economic and health issues and trends; principles and practices of effective supervision; public assistance programs, policies and regulations; the literature in the field of eligibility determination; casework supervision principles and practices; and effective interviewing techniques. Working knowledge of computer systems and standard office software to include the state Department of Social Services human services systems.

Skills- Skill in operating a personal computer and the associated office and agency software.

Abilities- Demonstrated ability to: work effectively with others; work independently supervising and training others to deal effectively with the public; plan and manage work effectively; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interpret laws, policies, and regulations and to make decisions based thereon; plan and supervise work activities, including service delivery, training, recordkeeping duties and organizational operations; develop and maintain good working relations with internal and external customers; and evaluate financial assistance programs.

Education and Experience- Bachelor’s degree in the human services field and human services program experience in a lead or supervisory capacity OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using proper grammar.

Demonstrated ability to evaluate eligibility for public assistance programs, including SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) based on VDSS policies and regulations.

Experience working in VDSS software systems to include VaCMS, VAMMIS, and Spider.

Human services experience in a lead or supervisory capacity or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a human services field.

Demonstrated ability to plan and provide supervision to include training, recordkeeping, and organizational operations.

Considerable experience with SNAP-ET (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Employment & Training) and/or VIEW (Virginia Initiative for Education & Work).

Experience with determining eligibility for the Child Care Assistance Program.

Experience with determining eligibility for the Refugee Cash Assistance Program.

Demonstrated ability to implement services during a disaster to include shelter and reception duties.

Special Requirements:

Applicants will be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and pre-employment drug/alcohol screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks, employment verification/references & credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the hiring authority. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings. Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are encouraged to provide a complete listing of relevant work experience and qualifications on the application and/or resume. Applications/resumes for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, e-mailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. The website will provide a confirmation when the application/resume is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application/resume.