Urban Resource Institute
Social Work Supervisor - Homeless Families - NYC
Urban Resource Institute, New York, New York, us, 10261
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Social Work Supervisor assesses mental and emotional functioning of residents and administers services for necessary treatment. She/he provides clinical supervision to the Case Managers and Housing Specialist through case analysis, service planning and supervisory process. Provides direct treatment services and issues referrals on an as needed basis.
Salary: $64,000 - $73,000
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for the clinical supervision of Case Managers and Housing SpecialistProvides administrative and group supervision, chairs case conference meetings and ensures the coordination and monitoring of service plan implementation.Coordinates staff training, meetings, supervision and ensure other opportunity for the professional development of staff.Attend consortium meetings, e.g. with DHS and others to discuss issues pertaining to service delivery.Evaluates mental health status for residents on admission by ensuring the completion of intake assessments, coordination of mental health/psychiatric care and provides referrals and brief psychotherapy as neededDevelops and facilitates group meetings.Monitors resident records for compliance and best practices.Functions independently in times of facility coverage including responsibility for appropriate action in crisis situation per agency procedures.Attend monthly staff meeting and case conferences.Regularly assess the safety and well-being of all clientsParticipate in weekly individual and group supervision with DirectorParticipate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop clinical skills.Function independently in time of facility coverage, including responsibility for appropriate action in crisis situation per agency procedure.Assist with reports and program evaluation.Assists the with overlapping needs of children and residentsReviews progress notes, service plans and ensured compliance with all DHS reporting requirementsMonitors client compliance and keeps supervisor informed of incidents as they occurDevelops strategies for engaging individuals with trauma histories.Ensures compliance with URI standards, program policies and procedures and the promotes the provision of quality care for all participating residentsCommunicates with ACS and outside service providers as neededPerform other duties as assigned by the Director.SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, and/or a Licensed Social work degree.REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Five years of experience, working with homeless individuals and their dependent children.Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homeless families including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.Familiarity with DHS regulations and DHS Cares ReportingExperience with supportive group facilitationIn addition, must have training and experience in assessing the vocational and educational needs and aptitudes of clients, thorough familiarity and success with engaging clients experience assisting eligible clients through the process of obtaining Public Assistance, Medicaid and other benefits.
At URI we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. We actively seek a diverse candidate pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. At URI we offer equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.
The Social Work Supervisor assesses mental and emotional functioning of residents and administers services for necessary treatment. She/he provides clinical supervision to the Case Managers and Housing Specialist through case analysis, service planning and supervisory process. Provides direct treatment services and issues referrals on an as needed basis.
Salary: $64,000 - $73,000
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for the clinical supervision of Case Managers and Housing SpecialistProvides administrative and group supervision, chairs case conference meetings and ensures the coordination and monitoring of service plan implementation.Coordinates staff training, meetings, supervision and ensure other opportunity for the professional development of staff.Attend consortium meetings, e.g. with DHS and others to discuss issues pertaining to service delivery.Evaluates mental health status for residents on admission by ensuring the completion of intake assessments, coordination of mental health/psychiatric care and provides referrals and brief psychotherapy as neededDevelops and facilitates group meetings.Monitors resident records for compliance and best practices.Functions independently in times of facility coverage including responsibility for appropriate action in crisis situation per agency procedures.Attend monthly staff meeting and case conferences.Regularly assess the safety and well-being of all clientsParticipate in weekly individual and group supervision with DirectorParticipate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop clinical skills.Function independently in time of facility coverage, including responsibility for appropriate action in crisis situation per agency procedure.Assist with reports and program evaluation.Assists the with overlapping needs of children and residentsReviews progress notes, service plans and ensured compliance with all DHS reporting requirementsMonitors client compliance and keeps supervisor informed of incidents as they occurDevelops strategies for engaging individuals with trauma histories.Ensures compliance with URI standards, program policies and procedures and the promotes the provision of quality care for all participating residentsCommunicates with ACS and outside service providers as neededPerform other duties as assigned by the Director.SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, and/or a Licensed Social work degree.REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Five years of experience, working with homeless individuals and their dependent children.Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homeless families including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.Familiarity with DHS regulations and DHS Cares ReportingExperience with supportive group facilitationIn addition, must have training and experience in assessing the vocational and educational needs and aptitudes of clients, thorough familiarity and success with engaging clients experience assisting eligible clients through the process of obtaining Public Assistance, Medicaid and other benefits.
At URI we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. We actively seek a diverse candidate pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. At URI we offer equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.