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SOCIAL COUNSELOR SUPERVISOR - 04092024-56881
Estimated Pay | $34 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Martin, Tennessee |
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Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time04/09/2024 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time04/22/2024 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$3,958.00 - $5,950.00Salary (Annually)$47,496.00 - $71,400.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationMartin, TNDepartmentIntellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD)
DIVISIONAL PROMOTIONAL
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES, TN EARLY INTERVENTION SYSTEM DIVISION, WEAKLEY COUNTY
Qualifications
- Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
- Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
- Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
- Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Healths vulnerable persons registry.
Summary
Responsibilities
- Directs, supervises and evaluates/reviews work activity for subordinates according to policy.
- Selects applicants to recommend for hiring.
- Supervises and participates in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of reports related to assigned program.
- Interviews prospective employees to gather information of their work history, training, and education.
- Asks questions to assess applicant's ability to meet job requirements.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates:
- Identifies exceptional performance characteristics through employee discussions and personal observations.
- Manages the activities for all social work staff for one or more programs.
- Observes subordinates as they perform tasks to ensure efficiency in work and planning activities.
- Advises staff on policies and procedures.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings:
- Reviews charts of external customers to ensure compliance with program policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Makes periodic home visits with internal customers to observe interactions with external customers (e.g., families).
- Monitors program activities to ensure goals are being met.
- Monitors computerized assessment and/or chart documentation to determine potential issues within a family unit.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:
- Performs public contact and liaison work within other departments, governmental entities, social and community agencies in explaining and interpreting programs and obtaining desired actions.
- Communicates effectively and professionally with those outside of the department following the organizational structure and guidelines.
Training and Teaching Others:
- Provides training and orientation to new staff to ensure thorough knowledge of program guidelines and policies.
- Provides ongoing training as specific needs are identified.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People:
- Accesses the quality of services for families based on identified needs and appropriateness of referrals.
- Determines how well the subordinate interacts with families served by periodic supervisory home visits.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:
- Maintains contact with other related program staff in order to coordinate efforts.
- Communicates effectively and professionally according to organizational structure and guidelines.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:
- Evaluates recorded documentation to determine whether events or processes comply with policies, regulations, or standards.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:
- Communicates and interprets program guidelines and policies to internal and external customers.
Developing and Building Teams:
- Empowers and motivates internal customers in accomplishing the program objectives.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:
- Handles complaints and resolve conflicts from external and internal customers.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems:
- Discusses difficult cases or situations with subordinate and/or supervisor to assist in problem solving.
Scheduling Work and Activities:
- Assigns staff to program work plans and activities by comparing program requirements and needs with staff's availability, experience working in a particular program, level of independence and training in specified areas.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events:
- Reviews categorization of level of need in order to determine appropriateness of planned services for external customers.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:
- Maintains competency by acquiring additional knowledge for the job.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others:
- Provides guidance and advice to improve efficiency and quality of program operations and services.
Analyzing Data or Information:
- Identifies trends and areas for improvement.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:
- Prioritizes tasks based on importance, urgency and other scheduled activities.
Interacting With Computers:
- Uses computers to analyze data or report information.
Coaching and Developing Others:
- Discusses methods to improve performance and motivate subordinates.
Getting Information:
- Identifies, prioritizes and shares relevant information from all appropriate sources.
Competencies
- Decision Quality
- Hiring and Staffing
- Managerial Courage
- Approachability
- Compassion
- Customer Focus
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity and Trust
- Listening
- Managing Diversity
- Patience
Knowledge:
- Administration and Management
- Clerical
- Customer and Personal Service
- Education and Training
- Law and Government
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Philosophy and Theology
- Psychology
Skills:
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Strategies
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Writing
- Coordination
- Instructing
- Negotiating
- Persuasion
- Service Orientation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Complex Problem Solving
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Time Management
Abilities:
- Category Flexibility
- Deductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
- Speech Clarity
- Speech Recognition
Tools & Equipment
- Personal Computer
- Telephone
- Fax Machine
- Printer
- Scanner
- Copy Machine
- Calculator
- Personal Vehicle
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
- A valid driver's license
- For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.