Social Work Supervisor, Transitions, Bronx

Job Description Job Description The Transitions-Bronx Program is a specialized borough-wide prevention program for families challenged by substance use and/or mental health issues.? The Supervisor ensures that clinical casework and case management services provided by the staff meet or exceed expected standards of professionalism and that the prevention program supports families in building on their strengths to realize their fullest potential.

Reports To : Program Director

Location: 2471 Morris Ave. Bronx, NY

Hours: 35 hours, exempt

Salary Range: 72K-78K Based on relevant experience & education Our superstar candidate is:

Passionate about providing high quality services to families in child welfare A lifetime learner, continuously developing your clinical skills Dedicated to modeling strength-based, trauma-informed practice with staff and families Committed to providing high quality supervision with a coaching and growth mindset Centered on developing all levels of staff Focused on performance management to ensure supervisory team regularly exceeds expectations Committed to the Good Shepherd Services mission, vision and values, and possesses cultural humility.

Major Duties:

Leadership

Work closely with Program Director in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the prevention program. Recruit, hire, onboard and supervise varied levels of staff to ensure high-quality performance in all areas including counseling, supervision, documentation, and case management. Accompany workers during home visits, safety conferences, court hearings, and counseling sessions as needed. Respond to internal and external requests for data and case information Actively collaborate to connect participants to other GSS programs and services as needed and appropriate. Collaborate with Division of Child Protection (DCP), Family Services Unit (FSU) staff, Family Court Legal Services (FCLS) staff and other service providers in making safety decisions. Represent program needs, concerns and perspective at all required Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and GSS meetings and trainings Handle case-related crises with professionalism, urgency and care, including incidents involving reports to the State Central Registry

Program Implementation & Development

Coordinate intake engagement, assessment, and case assignment process, including participating in ACS-Child Safety Conference to engage families for intensive services. Participate in Clinical Diagnostic Team Meetings (CDTs) and provide clinical recommendations which meet best case practice standards, as well as, contractual requirements. Implement and integrate the principles and procedures of Solution Based Casework: assessment, family and individual level outcomes, action plans and documentation and celebration. Facilitate case consultation and offer support and guidance to ensure staff are adhering to the tenets of SBC. Integrate the practices of SBC into all aspects of case planning and every supervisory session. Participate in continued SBC training, coaching and the SBC certification process.

Compliance, Documentation and Data Management?

Complete monthly supervisory case review notes for each case supervised. Maintain oversight for meeting contractual obligations and mandates, especially performance-based targets, program utilization, and casework contacts. Monitor, review and approve assigned workers’ cases for day-to-day documentation, including progress notes, FASPs, Court reports, other assessments, and statistical records. Ensure that adequate safety and risk assessments are conducted for all children and families. Conduct annual performance evaluation reviews of direct reports and evaluate workers’ training needs, providing individualized assistance and referrals for training.

Qualifications :

MSW or related clinical masters Required (MHC & LCAT) NYS licensed clinical degree preferred. Three years of supervisory experience in a child welfare setting preferred Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred Must have strong organizational, administrative, interpersonal, and clinical skills Must be able to work at least 2 evenings per week in order to provide supervisory support. Must have strong inquiry skills and ability to seek and share internal and external best practices in order to achieve program excellence