Public Safety and Justice Supervisor

Posting Details Applicant View of Posting Posting Number 4107P Position Title Public Safety and Justice Supervisor (INTERNAL POSTING) Department Public Health & Human Services Job Code 07290 FLSA Status Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented Division HUMAN SERVICES Job Description Summary The purpose of this job is to serve as a supervisor for a team of case managers within the DIVERT Program to address health and social issues in an effort to reduce the burden on public safety and justice systems and to improve system level performance and individual health and well-being. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring, and discipline of employees; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; addresses employee concerns and/or problems; counsels and/or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries; and acts as liaison between employees and management. Performs program evaluation, data analysis, and financial review of DIVERT Program. Reviews and approves documentation and plans of care developed by staff. Develops, implements, administers and evaluates DIVERT programming, including the development and maintenance of protocols. Develops and administers data management systems. Conducts interviews with news media and provides community outreach and education. Collaborates with internal and external partners to facilitate the DIVERT program. Performs data management and analysis Prepares and presents reports. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees (2 or more full-time employees) including providing input on hiring, issuing formal discipline, conducting performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. Such authority is not merely of a routine or clerical nature but requires the use of independent judgment. Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction Interactions and communications may result in recommendations regarding policy development and implementation. May also evaluate customer satisfaction, develop cooperative associations, and utilize resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction. Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations. Fiscal Responsibility Position has limited fiscal responsibility. May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional level budget and expenditures. Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be consideredEducation and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences or related field. 3 to 5 years' experience supervising casework in the field. Licenses or CertificationsValid driver's license or reliable transportation to travel to locations within Boone County, Missouri. Registered with the Missouri Family Care Safe Registry within 60 days of hire. Homeless Management Information System Certification within 60 days of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this positionKnowledge of:Community resources. Principles and best practices of social work including ethics, case management, documentation, confidentiality, and crisis intervention. Public safety and justice systems. Applicable laws, regulations and policies related to case management. Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to HIPAA. Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office. Skill in:Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience. Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding. Monitoring and assessing the performance of employees or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and communicating complex and/or technical data. Handling difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships. Ability to:Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and to train and/or supervise the work of others. Apply performance management and quality improvement methods and tools to improve organizational performance. Lead collaborative efforts to achieve common goals. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Develop and provide health information and training to participants of all educational levels. Prioritize work and manage time effectively. Create and present reports. Apply logic and reasoning to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment. Focus on tasks. Process and handle confidential information with discretion and in accordance with HIPPA Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job Work Environment: Office or similar indoor environment - Frequently or Often Outdoor environment -Sometimes Street environment - Sometimes Other: Private, Residence, homeless encampments - Sometimes Exposures: Individuals who are hostile or irate - Sometimes Individuals with known violent backgrounds - Sometimes Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Sometimes Extreme heat ( above 100 degrees) - Sometimes Communicable diseases - Sometimes The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work. Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Hours/Days 40 hrs. per week M-F 8-5 Starting Salary $34.78-$42.79 (Minimum to Midpoint) Commensurate with Training & Experience Pay Grade 111 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 01/23/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to ApplicantsNotice to Applicants Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489) TTY: 711 (MO RELAY) THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program