We are currently accepting applications to fill a Supervising Social Worker position in our Denver Office. The first-line supervisor responsible for overseeing the work of a group, unit or team of non-supervisory employees within the social worker function of the office. Supervisory responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assigning work; performance management; modifying and authorizing work procedures; and, resolution of personnel matters under the direction of the Program Director or Office Head. Positions have demonstrated an advanced level of skill and experience across a broad variety of assignments involving work of the highest complexity. Positions require effective interpersonal and communications skills (e.g. providing direction and feedback, constructively dealing with conflict), as well as problem-solving. Within the assigned scope of responsibility, positions are able to formulate solutions to original problems to guide less experienced staff in handling a broad spectrum of cases or work assignments. Positions assume administrative responsibilities; mentor staff through coaching, developing and training in-house or agency wide; and, support and implement the directives of upper management. Positions perform social worker tasks, frequently in an advanced capacity; however, may be assigned a reduced caseload as deemed necessary by the Office Head. This classification is not progressive; positions are allocated based on the business needs as determined by the State Public Defender.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct administrative supervision over a small group or unit of social worker staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting employee performance evaluations and reviews; ensuring employees are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Assists other supervisors and managers in coordinating and monitoring case assignments and day-to-day activities; modifying and authorizing work procedures; providing direction and guidance to effectively manage time, travel and resources; and, resolving personnel and other matters.
• Assists the Program Director and Office Head in administrative duties such as leading meetings; serving as a resource or technical expert to other staff including recognizing and assisting in answering ethical questions; assisting with conflict determinations; filling system-wide needs; and assisting in related regional office matters.
• Delivers training to social workers and other staff within the assigned regional office and agency-wide as needed.  Serves as a mentor being readily and regularly accessible to assigned staff.
• Positions conduct social worker tasks and provide mitigation investigation for the attorneys on a wide range of moderate to complex cases. The range of work performed requires advanced knowledge and experience conducting and documenting client interviews and mental status assessments, including ethics and procedures in conducting mitigation investigation; collecting, reviewing and organizing client records; creating and managing digital files and interview reports; providing case work; creating mitigation reports; and, identifying and accessing mitigating client information and records through research or interviews with clients, client family members, and other parties.
• Processes and submits applicable forms and paperwork in accordance with mandated cost procedures and State Office policies and procedures.
• Organizing and maintaining local community resource databases.
• Advanced competency in the multidisciplinary team approach involving attorney assistance tasks such as:  interviewing clients, client family members, and community members; preparing mitigation reports, memos, and presentations; preparing experts through the sharing of clinical observations and relevant records; and providing treatment options and sentencing alternatives, including restorative justice.
• Provides clinical supervision to Licensed Social Workers/Social Work Candidates.
• Occasional travel to other work locations may be required
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In collaboration with leadership teams and human resources, ensures compliance with employment laws and practices to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the areas of recruitment, hiring and promotional opportunities; employee recognition; training and development; and, encouraging full utilization of employees’ skills and talents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.