Children's Aid Society
Social Work Supervisor
Children's Aid Society, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job ID: 007421
Description:
Harlem Family Services Center (317 Lenox Ave)
$72,000 - $78,000 / year
Sign-On Bonus Eligible
Position Summary:
The Enhanced Family Foster Care program is prepared to deal with the widest range of child welfare situations—from 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. Essential Duties: Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures. Supervision of Enhanced Family Foster Care Unit providing services aimed at meeting the 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 demonstrated expertise in the provision of services to youth in foster care. Participate in Family Team Conferences, staff training, and planning sessions. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Masters of Social Work required; plus, three years post MSW experience. Key Competencies: Thorough working knowledge of the 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. It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.
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The Enhanced Family Foster Care program is prepared to deal with the widest range of child welfare situations—from 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. Essential Duties: Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures. Supervision of Enhanced Family Foster Care Unit providing services aimed at meeting the 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 demonstrated expertise in the provision of services to youth in foster care. Participate in Family Team Conferences, staff training, and planning sessions. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Masters of Social Work required; plus, three years post MSW experience. Key Competencies: Thorough working knowledge of the 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. It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.
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