SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR I (Promotional Only)

Job Description:

SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR I (Promotional Only)

Description

Position Description

The Department of Social Services is recruiting to establish a Social Work Supervisor I eligible list.
Please follow the link below to view the job announcement and apply.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mss/jobs/5309838/social-work-supervisor-i-promotional-only?pagetype=promotionalJobs

Distinguishing Characteristics

Incumbents in the Social Worker Supervisor I classification generally receive direction from a Program Manager or other management level classification. A Social Worker Supervisor I, supervises a variety of Social Workers, clerical and technical staff, but does not supervise employees in the Social Worker IV classification.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used Department-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, assigns, supervises, coaches, mentors, and reviews the work of employees engaged in the delivery of employment and social services; consults with and guides social workers in providing counseling, support and guidance to clients with complex or specialized needs; may be required to work or supervise on-call
• Reviews and approves forms, applications, court reports, placements, reports of abuse and other documents to verify information or determine proper course of action; reassesses and modifies case plans
• Reviews and approves reports of abuse; suggests or approves placements; may provide information to law enforcement or district attorneys; may testify in court; supports witnesses and victims who must testify in court
• Documents and addresses clients' concerns and complaints
• Selects, trains, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate staff
• Discusses or interprets regulations, rules, policies and programs to clients, applicants, staff and the general public
• Assists and participates in the development of in-service staff development programs
• Facilitates communication between staff and management; communicates department expectations and activities, policy changes, and regulatory changes; evaluates and recommends service delivery improvements
• Authorizes the provision of social and employment services through the department, provides services, and makes referrals to other agency staff and community agencies
• Provides social services for sensitive or confidential cases, in the absence of assigned social workers or to meet workload demands
• Participates or intercedes in interviews to defuse hostile or angry clients; obtains information on personal issues in difficult or emotional situations; explains decisions or recommendations to clients and family members
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and trust with staff, clients, family members, community organizations and the public; collaborates with service providers; facilitates a work environment favoring teamwork, collaboration and mutual respect
• Provides peer support for coworkers facing case related stress
• Develops and prepares court reports, case plans, case narratives and safety plans in automated computer systems
• Enters and retrieves data and narratives from automated computer systems
• Maintains written chronological narrative reflecting personal or other contacts with the client and reasons for the social worker's actions; prepares and maintains case records and databases; communicates decisions, timelines, recommendations and case plans to clients, families and service providers
• Enters and retrieves information from an automated computer system; researches information using the Internet and computer resources
• Receives, approves and prepares correspondence and reports
• Ensures all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive and appropriate manner and
• Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics
• In small agencies, may be responsible for social workers involved in the provision of the full range of social services including advanced services
• Performs related duties as assigned

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 4/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$7,321.25 - $9,999.25 Monthly