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General Description: Adult Protective Service Supervisors provide immediate supervision to workers that protect adults who are experiencing abuse, neglect, exploitation or may be at risk of immediate danger; provide access to services that support adults and families during times of hardship; and work with families to access social services. This position coordinates the work of the unit, plans, assigns, and reviews the work of their employees and is responsible for complex administrative functions. Collaboration with other inter- and intra-government units, community organizations and advocacy groups to meet the needs of the affected population. This position is critical to the health and safety of West Virginia's vulnerable adults. Due to the needs of this position, travel is required and subject to on-call responsibilities during non-traditional hours. This position is eligible for overtime pay.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

● Supervise daily work of subordinate staff, train subordinate staff on applicable policies and procedures.

● Develop and implement services and support programs within regulatory and statutory guidelines.

● Communicate and consult with allied agencies and organizations.

● Prepare necessary reports and records to reflect the operational status of the program.

● Evaluate effectiveness of assigned programs and services.

● Supervise the transition of youth to adult services.

● Oversee post-mortem arrangements for client remains.

● Review and approve payments to make sure proper payments are being provided for adult family care, residential, specialized adult family care, clothing, medications, court costs and other needs of clients.

● May oversee all medical decisions for individuals when appointed as guardian or health care surrogates by providing guidance to workers making difficult life decisions for clients.

Applicants must possess a valid WV driver’s license, and reliable transportation. Applicants also must have strong communication skills, a knowledge of policy, law, and procedures regarding all programs and services. Overtime hours and frequent travel may be required. Successful completion of a background check is required for employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Current West Virginia Social Work License.

AND

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid social work experience in a public or private health and human services agency, three (3) years of which must have been at the full-performance level.

OR

Substitution: Graduate coursework may substitute for the required experience at a rate of fifteen (15)semester hours for every one (1) year.

Promotion Only: Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in adult or childprotective services, two (2) years of which must have been at the full-performance level.

Benefits Include:

● Paid vacation, holidays, and sick/family sick leave

● Health, dental, vision, retiree health, basic life, and supplemental life insurance

● Employee wellness clinic

● Flex benefits

● Deferred compensation and retirement

The West Virginia Department of Human Services is an Equal Opportunity employer.

This position announcement is established as of January 10, 2024, and will remain open until January 17, 2024.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,850.00 - $74,750.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• social work: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person