Case Worker Supervisor

JAMES BARRY-ROBINSON INSTITUTE•Norfolk, VA

6d•$63,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1995, The James Barry Robinson Institute (JBRI)’s non-profit foster care program has provided positive homes for youth with behavioral and emotional challenges. At JBRI, our Caseworkers and Supervisors are the bridge to brighter futures. If you are a seasoned child welfare professional with a passion for leadership, quality outcomes, and mission-driven work, we encourage you to be the bridge and apply today. Our Foster Care program provides treatment, training, and homes for children in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Many of our families live in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, and Hampton. We are proud to place children into stable and loving foster homes and work diligently to ensure a strong match between each child and foster family. As a Foster Care Caseworker Supervisor, you would provide clinical, administrative, and operational supervision to Foster Care Caseworkers while maintaining responsibility for ensuring high-quality case management services for children in care. This role is critical to ensuring compliance, safety, staff development, and positive outcomes for youth and families. As a leader within the Foster Care team, you will collaborate closely with internal leadership and external partners including courts, schools, families, and community agencies.

Requirements

Master’s degree (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Special education, or related field)
Minimum of three years of experience providing casework services to children and families
Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
Knowledge of child welfare regulations, best practices, and documentation standards
Knowledge of growth and development in children, adolescents, and developmentally disabled youth

Nice To Haves

At least one year of supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred
Previous Foster Care Case Worker experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to Foster Care Caseworkers, including regular supervision meetings, case consultations, and performance feedback
Ensure casework services are delivered in accordance with licensing standards, treatment plans, and organizational policies
Review and approve case documentation, service plans, and reports to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Serve as a resource and support to staff, children, and families throughout placement, treatment, and discharge processes
Assist with crisis intervention, on-call coverage, and problem-solving related to placements and family needs
Monitor caseloads, workload distribution, and service delivery to ensure quality outcomes and child safety
Support foster parents and staff to promote placement stability and positive outcomes
Act as a liaison with juvenile and domestic relations courts, schools, referring agencies, and community partners
Participate in program development, staff training, and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with company contribution
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Generous paid annual leave (vacation)
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement: $3,000 per calendar year after 6 months of tenure $5,000 per calendar year after 2 years of tenure
PLSF Eligible Nonprofit Organization (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program)
Employee events and activities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual performance reviews
Opportunities for advancement
And more!