Social Service Supervisor
Social Service Supervisor
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Position Summary
Why Its a Great Opportunity:
This is a leadership role for someone whos passionate about working with vulnerable populations specifically unhoused and homeless. As a Social Services Supervisor in homeless services youll lead a dedicated team working directly with individuals and families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessnessconnecting them with critical resources like shelter permanent housing health care mental health support and job services.
Your daytoday is providing support and guidance for your team. You will supervise program staff through complex situations verify funded providers in the community are receiving technical support lead through innovation and ensure deadlines are met. This position will also collaborate with community partners and other agencies to break down barriers and open more doors for those we serve.
You will play a critical role in guiding Pierce Countys efforts to end homelessness. You will lead and facilitate two major workgroups that the County Council has designated to assist with stamping out homelessness in our community. This position will provide administrative support and coordination with citizens advisory boards the County Executives and the County Council.
Why Its a Great Department:
Pierce County Human Services is the community and human services arm of the Pierce County government. It is the largest contributor to Pierce Countys safety net providing services and funding to nearly 170 agencies and governmental jurisdictions. The department collaborates with its community partners including other public and nonprofit funders and service providers to understand current and emerging community and human services needs. The department strives to create and invest in a comprehensive and integrated regional services system.
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How to be Successful in the Role:
In this role the successful candidate must be able to build consensus and relationships as we work with community partners and stakeholders in developing programs strategies and plans to address homeless issues in our community. To be successful the candidate must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing have strong leadership facilitation and presentation skills. In this role you will be one of the key players in our efforts to end homelessness in Pierce County. You must have a passion for this issue and be willing to work hard to help us tackle this issue. In this role you will work closely with various community partners and workgroups who all have ideas on how to address this issue. In your role you will need strong analytical and leadership skills as you lead your internal staff through data collection and data analysis efforts. You will bring your budget development and monitoring experience as you assist with monitoring and making budget recommendations related to this program. The successful candidate will have the ability to work within a team have strong communication skills both written and verbal and be a problem solver as you work through issues related to this new program.
Your Future in this Role:
Throughout the onboarding process you will meet with the Supervisors teams and the admin team regularly to discuss expectations set goals identify priorities and gain familiarity with current policies procedures and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Primary point of contact for homelessness throughout Pierce County.
- Provide overall leadership over assigned projects.
- Develop and administer strategic plans consultant service contracts and other implementation programs.
- Represents Pierce Countys position in negotiations and committee or work group activities as assigned.
- Supervise the coordination of citizen groups service agencies and other organizations involved in the planning process.
- Monitor program budgets for local state and federally funded programs.
- Interpret detailed federal state or local regulations to ensure compliance which includes developing reporting systems to monitor programs contracts and budgets.
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.
Qualifications
- Graduation from a fouryear college or university with a Bachelors degree in public or business administration or social work AND
- Four or more years of progressively responsible work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position WITH
- One year in a supervisory capacity is required.
- Positions in specific program areas may require programrelated experience education and/or training.
- Any combination of education and experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
- Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers license or the ability to obtain the license within 30 days of employment or otherwise meet the travel requirements of the position.
- A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed casebycase basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team atand specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources atat least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments phone screens and interviews.
At Pierce County diversity equity and inclusion mean commitment not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit develop and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds cultures lifestyles and perspectives committed to our vision. Employees of the County have a local direct and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
