Family, Youth and Children (FYC) social workers help individuals, families, and the community to ensure the safety and well-being of Sonoma County children and teens. FYC staff members also provide community training about child abuse prevention and mandated reporting.

Child Protective Services (CPS) Social Work Supervisors in FYC may be assigned to work from different building locations or regional offices located throughout the County. This position will equitably and effectively plan, organize, and direct the work of a unit of CPS Social Workers and perform related duties, which may include:
•        Holding regular group and individual meetings with assigned CPS Social Workers to review work activities for appropriateness of services and referrals, ensure conformity with State regulations, and assist with specific case issues
•        Consulting and collaborating with other supervisors and managers within the Human Services Department (HSD), or representatives of other agencies, to coordinate the unit's work with that of other units
•        Performing a variety of supervisory tasks, such as reviewing documents for content and accuracy, monitoring performance, and evaluating and training staff
•        Supporting staff by intervening with complaints, procuring and evaluating information, and making appropriate recommendations in difficult cases
•        Participating in on-going program development and advising staff on policy and procedure protocols
•        Providing on call supervisory services for the agency's 24 hour standby program as part of a supervisory rotation