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Children's Aid Society

Social Work Supervisor (SBC)

Children's Aid Society, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Salary:

$70,000 - $78,000/yr

Position Summary The Solution Based Casework (SBC) Supervisor will provide supervision for four Case Planners and a Case Aide to ensure best practices and excellent record keeping as required by ACS Child Welfare Prevention Standards. In this capacity, the supervisor also has to ensure compliance with program/agency policies and procedures. The Supervisor will also provide guidance and support to the Case Planners consistent with the model to ensure fidelity and adherence to the model.

Essential Duties

Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.

Provide accountability, child welfare, and administrative supervision for up to four (4) Case Planners and a Case Aide.

Become trained and certified in Solution Based Casework (SBC).

Screen and assign all new referrals within 10 days.

Timely register cases in PROMIS and Connections.

Timely complete, review, and approve FASPs, Plan Amendments, and Progress notes.

Timely approve case closings.

Ensure therapists enter contacts in the PROMIS system in a timely manner.

Ensure that all families and children are seen every month.

Work with the program director to manage compliance with model fidelity.

Work with the Director to ensure that utilization meets the performance-based funding requirement of at or above 90%.

Provide Child Welfare Supervision to Case Planners to ensure that all children are safe and free of immediate or impending danger or serious harm.

Provide weekly supervision consistent with ACS Supervisory Standards.

Discuss each case at least twice per month and review all case records at least once per month per ACS Supervisory Standards.

Document case discussions and case record reviews monthly in Supervisory Reviews for each case.

Provide trauma-informed supervision, weekly coaching, and professional development to Case Planners.

Ensure that all required assessments are conducted within the first month of case and at 3 months thereafter.

Collaborate with all departments of ACS (including FAP, DCP, OPTA, OPPP, APA, etc.) as needed to ensure the safety needs of children are being addressed.

Ensure compliance with all other ACS Prevention Standards, policies, and procedures related to CSEC, Safe Sleep, Domestic Violence, etc.

Attend all Family Team Conferences.

Ensure staff comply with agency conditions of employment related to attendance, hours of work, and use of sick, personal, vacation time, etc.

Ensure staff meet performance standards and comply with agency standards of behavior and code of conduct.

Complete performance evaluations and address performance issues in a timely and progressive manner.

Ensure staff receive trainings as required by the agency, ACS, and program.

Provide trainings to staff (such as CORE) and participate in all monthly leadership meetings.

Promote a positive work environment.

Ensure staff demonstrate competencies in daily responsibilities, comply with TMHR conditions of employment as delineated in the Employee Handbook, and meet performance and behavior standards of Code of Conduct and Anti-harassment policies.

Utilize progressive disciplinary process when indicated.

Attend all program related meetings as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree required in Social Work (MSW), Mental Health Counseling (MHC), or an equivalent degree in any NYS license-eligible Mental Health profession. LCSW or equivalent licensing preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working with children and families in a child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice setting. Supervisory experience preferred.

At least two-year experience practicing as a therapist/Case Planner is preferred but not required.

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Key Competencies

Willingness to learn and work within the Solution based Casework philosophy and model.

Ability to work independently, as well as contribute to a team.

Strong clinical and administrative skills and very good interpersonal/communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Ability to be flexible including available on weekends and evenings as required or travel to another borough when needed.

Computer literate.

Behaviors

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education Masters of Social Work (required)

Experience 2 years: Clinical experience working with children and families in a child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice setting. (required)

Licenses & Certifications

LCSW (preferred)

LMSW (preferred)

Skills

Team Collaboration (required)

Leadership (required)

Interpersonal / Communication Skills (required)

Decision Making (required)

Critical Thinking (required)

Conflict Resolution (required)

Behavior Management (required)

Attention to Detail (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer Children's Aid is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are covered by federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The organization is committed to providing a work environment free from harassment and discrimination.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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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