Community Development & Prevention Supervisor-165144

Salary : $76,497.92 - $110,921.98 Annually
Location : Westminster, CO
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 06955
Department: Human Services
Division: HS Child Welfare
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/20/2025 4:30 PM Mountain
Our Mission: To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.
EEO: Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification: Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.

What Success Looks Like In This Job
The Prevention Program Supervisor develops, leads, supports the Prevention Team which consists of prevention case management and services supporting prevention practice for the Children and Family Services Division. This position is responsible for partnering with the Prevention Manager for developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating prevention programs/practices to ensure high-quality, effective prevention services and supports are provided to children, youth, and families to prevent unnecessary family disruption, prevent involvement in the child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems, and to increase/strengthen families' protective capacities. The direct supervisory responsibilities for this role focus on team development and leadership, implementation of prevention practices/programs to promote child/youth safety.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Researches, develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates prevention programs/practices that will positively impact families and the community.
• Provides oversight and leadership of prevention case management and services team members.
• Provides effective leadership to monitor performance and evaluate outcomes for the Prevention Team.
• Creates and supports team and individual development and goals.
• Coaches caseworkers regarding performance strengths and challenges to ensure quality engagement and outreach to families.
• Provides leadership coverage for other Prevention Section supervisors during vacation, sick, and administrative leave.
• Partners with stakeholders, community partners, and other collaterals regarding service delivery and the integration and collaboration in the provision of child welfare/prevention services.
• Ensures all team members actively support and apply the County norms and values in their daily work including team member interactions with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders both within and outside the Division and department.
• Provides supervision for the implementation of practice standards to ensure timely service provision; high- quality, thorough assessments, and support; linkage with community supports and services when appropriate; high-quality family engagement strategies; and effective collaboration with other Division teams/units.
• Provides supervision for the implementation of prevention services and practices based on research, best practice, federal and state regulations, county policy, and requirements of the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018.
• Serves as an active participant on the Children and Family Services Supervisory Team.
• Participates on relevant task forces and committees at the division, department, community, and state levels.
• Partners and collaborates with Community Management Program Supervisor.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

• Ongoing development and implementation of practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion regarding engagement with children and families, community partners, the division, and team.
• Ability to provide effective leadership and ongoing engagement in professional/leadership education.
• Knowledge of human services practices and programs, child welfare practice, and knowledge of successful strategies to prevent unnecessary family disruption and child welfare and juvenile justice system involvement.
• Skilled in problem identification and problem solving.
• Ability to analyze, properly identify, and strategically solve problems using critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively work with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize state, county, and agency management information systems.
• Ability to use data to drive practice decisions.
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to effectively lead, support, develop, and supervise team members.
• Skill to be organized, manage time, engage problem solving techniques, and utilize data.

More Qualifications for Success

• Experience: Four (4) years of full time professional social casework experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency in an area appropriate to the position.
• Education and Training:
  • Bachelor's Degree in one of the human behavioral science fields.
  • A Bachelor's of Social work may substitute for 1 year of the required experience.
  • An MSW may substitute for 2 years of the required experience.
  • Proof of education, (degree or transcripts,) and license (if candidate has received one) are required.
• License or Certificate:
  • Must be eligible to become a certified supervisor through the State Child Welfare Academy or already be certified.
  • Possession of a Colorado Driver's License and proof of Automotive Insurance.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.
• Other: Must utilize a personal vehicle to get to many appointments in the local community and surrounding areas within Colorado.

Adams County complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

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Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• Yes, I understand but disagree.

02

Please select the minimum experience and education requirements you possess for this role.

• 4 years full time professional social casework experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency in an area appropriate to the position AND Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field.
• 3 years full time professional social casework experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency in an area appropriate to the position AND Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW).
• 2 years full time professional social casework experience acquired after the degree in a public or private social services agency in an area appropriate to the position ANDMaster's of Social Work (MSW).
• None of the above.

03

Are you currently certified or have the ability to become a certified supervisor through the State Child Welfare Academy.

• Yes, I'm currently certified.
• I can become certified.
• No, I am not certified and would not obtain certificate.

04

Do you currently possess a Colorado driver's license and proof of automotive insurance.

• Yes
• No

05

Why do you believe prevention is a good fit for you? Consider your commitment to making a long-term impact and provide examples that demonstrate how your strengths and experiences align with the goals of prevention initiatives.
06

Describe your vision for the future of prevention in Adams County. Be specific about your ideas and how they would align with the County's goals and guiding principles.
07

Share specific examples of how you have recognized bias and applied cultural humility in your professional experiences.
Required Question