Social Work Supervisor

Our client, a private child welfare nonprofit, is seeking a Social Work Supervisor

Location : Hybrid, Bronx, NY
Position Type: Full Time

Position Summary:

• The Enhanced Family Foster Care program is prepared to deal with the widest range of child welfare situationsfrom temporary situations that allow birth families to address issues until they can be reunited, to specialized homes with highly trained foster parents for children who need constant care for chronic medical and developmental conditions, or children reacting to trauma.

Responsibilities:

• Supervision of Enhanced Family Foster Care Unit providing services aimed at meeting permanency and service needs of adolescent youth and their families.
• Provide close supervision, training and guidance to case managers to ensure safe, effective discharge planning within The Child Success Model.
• Act as liaison to Administration for Children's Services and Family Court reviewing all staff's reports and notes prior to submittal to ACS and Court.
• Provide leadership and support to staff regarding Preparing Youth for Adulthood (PYA) policy and practice.
• Lead staff in developing safe, effective discharge plans for young adults transitioning from foster care.
• Have a demonstrated expertise in the provision of services to youth in foster care.
• Participate in Family Team Conferences, staff training and planning sessions.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Masters of Social Work required; plus three years post MSW experience.
• Thorough working knowledge of foster care and adoption system.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and to relate to birth parents, foster parents and children

Salary 70-75k and 1 k sign on bonus