HUMAN SERVICES SUPERVISOR JSS JUVENILE JUSTICE & YOUTH SERVICES

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OverviewLa Crosse County Human Services is seeking a dedicated and dynamicYouth Justice Supervisor who demonstrates strong leadership professional excellence and an unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of children and this role you will provide guidance mentorship and oversight to social workers and social service specialists who serve children and families involved in the juvenile justice a Youth Justice Supervisor you will play a pivotal role in shaping high-quality service delivery that reflects the departments core values of trust respect and service. You will lead with compassion and accountabilitysupporting staff growth fostering collaboration and ensuring that services align with best practices state standards and agency expectations. Working in partnership with the Justice Support Services Section leadership team you will help strengthen outcomes for children and families while promoting innovation continuous learning and trauma-informed care across the : Exempt This is a salaried professional and supervisory position in the Justice Support Services Section of the Human Services Department. This position is designed for a highly motivated creative collaborative and compassionate individual who has good communication skills and can effectively lead a team. The primary responsibility of this position is the direct supervision of social workers and paraprofessional staff who provide services and supports to children and families who are in the youth justice system. This position ensures that service provision meets program agency and state expectations and is consistent with the overarching child welfare and juvenile justice goals of ensuring child safety permanence and Leadership FunctionsAct with Integrity and Build TrustDemonstrate mutual respect humility and honesty in all interactionsSpeak up appropriately even when expressing unpopular viewpointsActively listen and remain open-minded to diverse perspectivesDrive for ResultsSet clear goals and objectives to motivate self and others to achieve outcomesSeek new opportunities to improve processes and drive sustainable resultsHold self and others accountable through consistent evaluation and monitoringDevelop Talent and Effective TeamsFoster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and growthProvide mentorship and support to help self and others reach full potentialRecognize and leverage diverse strengths within self and teamLead with Vision and StrategyUnderstand and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with organizational goalsDevelop and execute comprehensive strategies to achieve long-term objectivesConnect daily work to the bigger picture inspiring self and others to contribute meaningfullyLead with Paradoxical Critical and Agile ThinkingNavigate complex situations by considering multiple perspectivesAdapt quickly to changes and uncertainties in the work environmentMake critical decisions using analytical skills experience and input from othersBuild and Maintain Effective RelationshipsCommunicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organizationInfluence others through coaching consulting and team-minded thinkingDevelop and sustain partnerships that create positive outcomes for all stakeholdersCultivate Community Engagement and Provide Excellent ServiceUnderstand and address the needs and concerns of the communityIncorporate community perspectives into decision-making processesDrive initiatives that create positive impacts beyond the organizationDemonstrate Emotional IntelligenceShow self-awareness and manage emotions effectively in challenging situationsSeek and respond constructively to feedback even in the face of setbacksBalance empathy with accountability when leading self and working with othersEssential Job Functions:Provides supervision and administrative direction for assigned social workers who provide intake assessment case planning and case management and on- going direct services to children and families referred to the juvenile justice system. Ensures staff effectively employ a strength-based trauma informed and culturally responsive approach utilizing evidence-based and best for hiring supervision training motivation evaluation providing consistent performance feedback and scheduling of work of Youth Justice ongoing consultation to staff on cases and the need for agency and community services appropriate for that population and to ensure continuity and the effectiveness of services in conformity with state laws and mandates and with agency policy and and approves assessments case plans and other required reports and documentation to ensure fidelity to validated risk and needs tools timeliness and alignment with the current agency policy state standards evidence-based and best the budget performance and evaluates unit program outcome data using outcome-based performance measures and continuous quality improvement required statistics and reports for the Health and Human Services Board committees and other agency units as grant proposals and other funding requests to be submitted to local state and federal funding in review and development of agency program policy and procedures. Serves as agency representative on community committees and service-related collaboratively to develop and enhance Youth Justice case practice though internal teaming within Human Services and effective external partnering with courts schools community organizations and service Job FunctionsWill be required to work evenings and/or job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility but is only illustrative. This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or be required to be on-call as part of a rotating schedule. Must be available for consult after hours weekends and demands: Large percentage of time is spent sitting at desk talking and hearing using near and far vision. There will be some time spent going with staff out in the field to attend home visits team meetings court hearings etc. to provide support to staff and observe their work to give feedback on performance. Uses telephones copy machines computer. Stands walks reaches handles papers and documents throughout the day. At times it is necessary to transport/carry a child stoop kneel bend/twist and move throughout the downtown campus. There is the threat of physical attack or injury from clients in unusual situations. Drives vehicle on Skills and AbilitiesSets clear goals and effective problem-solving skills and is solution focused. Comprehensive knowledge of social work principles and methods in the field of juvenile justice family dynamics individual and group behavior. Considerable knowledge of laws standards and mandates relating to youth justice services and the legislative intent of Chapter knowledge of current social and economic problems and the way in which these problems affect families and individuals including knowledge and understanding of the impact of disproportionate contact for BIPOC youth and and proven experience in effective interventions including trauma informed practice motivational interviewing and other evidence- based knowledge of community agencies and health resources and ways in which these resources may be available to people in to plan organize and coordinate a variety of service delivery systems to achieve program objectives most eff to direct and supervise the work of to establish and maintain effective working to stimulate staff growth and development and to give effective casework to compute and analyze statistical to present concise oral and written to monitor and manage program to facilitate effective meetings and engage others in the process of collaboration and effective Experience and Other RequirementsBachelors degree in public administration Social Work Psychology Sociology or a related field least two years of leadership experience including a preference for staff supervision and program management within a human service or a related consider other relevant combinations of education and experience that provide equivalent knowledge skills and drivers license and reliable transportation for countywide travel where check in accordance with Wisconsin Caregiver Opportunity Employer Statement:La Crosse County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodations for a disability during the selection or interview process please get in touch with Human Resources at Process:All applications must be submitted through our career website. Please ensure your application is complete and accurateour hiring process highly values attention to detail.