SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR II

Salary: $8,503.21 - $11,613.68 MonthlyLocation : Department of Social Services, 1000 S. Main Street, Suite 308, Salinas, CAJob Type: Regular Full-TimeJob Number: M26/60C81/05AMDepartment: Social ServicesOpening Date: 05/13/2026Closing Date: 5/27/2026 11:59 PM PacificPosition DescriptionThe Department of Social Services is recruiting to establish a Social Work Supervisor II eligible list.Please follow the link below to view the job announcement and apply:Position InformationUnder general direction, the Social Worker Supervisor II plans, organizes, and directs the work of social service staff providing the most advanced social services; and performs other related work as assigned.Social Worker Supervisor II requires a Master's degree. Incumbents supervise a unit of caseworkers in specific programs identified as having a high proportion of complex and sensitive casework needs and are usually assigned to programs or staff positions that require extensive casework knowledge. Some positions in larger departments may be assigned full time in-service training and staff development duties.Social Worker Supervisor II differs from Social Worker Supervisor I in that the former, requires a Master's degree, and is responsible for supervising and training Social Worker IVs. Social Worker Supervisor II is distinguished from Program Manager in that the latter is generally responsible for administering a program rather than supervising a unit.The Eligible List established by this recruitment process maybe used Department-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVEDSocial Worker Supervisor II receives direction from a Program Manager or other management level classification. Social Worker Supervisor II incumbents provide direct supervision to lower level Social Workers including Social Worker IVs.Examples of DutiesDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Plans, assigns, directs, mentors, coaches and reviews the work of employees providing the most advanced or complex casework such as adoptions and protective services; maybe required to work or supervise on-callConsults with and guides social workers in providing counseling, support, and guidance to clients with complex or specialized needsReviews 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 plansMay testify in court; supports witnesses and victims who must testify in courtSelects, trains, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate staffDocuments and addresses clients' concerns and complaintsAssists in the development of community resources for all programsAssists and participates in the development of in-service training and staff development programsEvaluates the effectiveness of policies and proceduresRepresents the social services department at conferences and addresses community groupsDiscusses or interprets regulations, rules, policies, and programs to clients, applicants, staff and the general publicFacilitates communication between staff and management; communicates department expectations and activities, policy changes, and regulatory changes; evaluates and recommends service delivery improvementsProvides social services for sensitive or confidential cases, in the absence of assigned social workers or to meet workload demandsParticipates 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 membersEstablishes 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 respectProvides peer support for coworkers facing case related stressMaintains 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 providersMay direct research studies and prepare reportsEnters and retrieves information from an automated computer system; researches information using the Internet and computer resources.Develops and prepares court reports, case plans, case narratives and safety plans in automated computer systemsAuthorizes the provision of social and employment services through the department, provides services, and makes referrals to other agency staff and community agencies.Receives, approves and prepares correspondence and reportsEnsures all services are delivered in a respectful, culturally sensitive and appropriate manner andMaintains 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 EthicsPerforms related duties as assigned