Definition of Responsibility
Under general direction, ensures best practice administration of the social services component and supervises professional and support staff engaged in the practice of health and social services, aligned with given standards within the Health and Human Services Department.
Examples of Essential Duties
Plans and coordinates development of leadership skills training for Continuous Quality Improvement, designing and conducting public service leadership training, learning circles and performance management aligned with accreditation standards Interprets and assists in the development of standards, procedures, and policies governing the leadership functions and operation of the programs.
Coordinates and develops projects relating to the enhancement of leadership skills, work safety and social work services of the programs. Integrates and coordinates the program activities with other agencies, institutions, and programs.
Leads and coordinates regular interdisciplinary case conferences among programs.
Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates social workers and other professional and support personnel. Provides consultation to professional staff and outside agencies regarding supervisory and social work matters.
Participates in the development and evaluation of supervisory effectiveness within the counseling or treatment programs for clients served and their families.
Participates in the evaluation of supervisory notes reviews of clinical case record and identify training needs that may surface from trends in the review.
Leads Performance Quality Improvement committees.
Responsible for the organized and accessible maintenance of records and preparation of reports for the program assignments.
Participates in the review of the budget as needed.
Plans and coordinates leadership in Continuous Quality Improvement, designing and conducting public service leadership training, learning circles and performance management.
Evaluates program effectiveness and efficiency. Interprets and assists in the development of standards, procedures, and policies governing the operation of the programs and quality improvement.
Coordinates and develops projects relating to the social work aspects of the total program. Integrates and coordinates the program activities with other agencies, institutions, and programs.
Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates social workers and other professional and support personnel.
Participates in the evaluation of patients/clients and develops counseling or treatment programs for them and their families.
Examples of Other Duties
Represents the agency or program at meetings and conferences. Participates in public relations and education regarding services provided. Performs other related duties as required.