Adult Protective Services Social Work Supervisor

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Adult Protective Services Social Work Supervisor

Salary: $107,215.35 - $130,319.77 Annually

Closing Date: 9/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Are you an experienced Social Worker who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment?

If so, take your career to the next level!

Become an Adult Protective Services (APS) Social Work Supervisor with the County of Sonoma.

Adult Protective Services Social Work Supervisors in the Adult and Aging Division of the Human Services Department typically oversee either an Intake or Investigations unit; this current vacancy is in the Intake unit. APS Social Work Supervisors in the Intake unit are responsible for reviewing reports of suspected older adult and dependent adult abuse, screening and assigning reports for investigations, providing consultation and direction to social workers, approving case actions, and reviewing cases submitted for closure. They are also responsible for supervising a team of Adult and Aging Social Workers. Additional responsibilities include:

• Managing, organizing, and leading a unit of social workers

• Equitably and effectively supervising and assessing social worker performance, including providing feedback and coaching

• Engaging with community partners and representing APS in meetings, including Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings

• Reviewing reports of suspected elder and dependent adult abuse, assessing jurisdiction, determining whether an investigation meets criteria for assignment, and assigning cases to social workers under a fast-paced timeline

• Participating in on-going program development and policy and procedure protocol to ensure compliance with best practices

• Performing a variety of supervisory tasks, including evaluating and training staff, explaining staff needs to administration, and facilitating meetings with staff and community partners

• Reviewing and determining approvals for referral and purchase of services for contracted vendors

• Holding group and individual meetings to review work activities for appropriateness of services and referrals, and conformance with state and local program timelines, regulations, policies, and procedures

• Meeting, consulting, and collaborating with other HSD supervisors and partner agencies to coordinate work

• Providing back-up support to other APS supervisors and their units as needed

• Participating in a weekly rotation as the after-hours supervisor on call for the APS Emergency Response 24-Hour Program

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

•  Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits

• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

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*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.