Field Supervisor

City of New York • New York City, NY

11d

About The Position

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE SUPERVISOR (SOCIAL WORK) CIVIL SERVICE TITLE. Domestic Violence Services (DVS) provides a variety of comprehensive immediate and long-term support services to survivors of Domestic Violence and their families. DVS provides oversight for the largest domestic shelter system in the country which provides safety and services for this vulnerable population. This network of more than 55 emergency domestic violence shelters provides temporary emergency housing, and supportive services to over 17,500 victims of domestic violence and their children annually. DVS provides oversight and funding for the 24-hour domestic violence hotline. DVS also administers the No Violence Again (NOVA) program located at the DHS intake center, and the Domestic Violence Liaison Unit, which provides domestic violence counseling and intervention at Job Centers. DVS partners with a network of community-based organizations, that provide counseling, legal services, financial development services, and job readiness for domestic violence survivors. In addition, DVS leads a nationally recognized domestic violence primary prevention effort, the Teen Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP). DVS is recruiting one (1) Supervisor II (SW) who will: Under the direction of the Special Services Director, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, initiative and decision-making, serves as the Field Supervisor for the Social Service staff located in Job Centers.

Requirements

• A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work and two years of full-time satisfactory experience practicing social work utilizing one, or a combination of, casework, group work and community organization methodologies, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Certification/License Requirements: A valid Certified Social Worker (CSW) certificate or Licensed Master of Social Work license (LMSW) issued by the New York State Department of Education must be obtained within one year of the date of appointment. Employees who fail to obtain their CSW or LMSW within one year after appointment will automatically have their probationary period extended for no more than six months. Failure to obtain the CSW or LMSW by the end of 18 months of service will result in dismissal.
• Special Note: Section 424-a of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-care responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report. The agency has the discretion to assign a candidate who has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report to a position with no child-care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to staff responsible for providing services to domestic violence shelter residents including recommending engagement plans, providing case management services, information and referrals.
• Monitor the provision of client services through periodic case audits to ensure that cases are in compliance with engagement and employment requirements and the required documentation and entries are clearly indicated.
• Collaborate with the Special Services Director on the development of procedures and control systems to ensure the appropriate service on cases.
• Prepare cases for Fair Hearings. Research cases and gather evidence and review decisions. Ensure follow-up of fair hearing decisions.
• Reviews reports. Ensure that all units are reporting information accurately and consistently.
• Identify problem areas of the operation and recommend corrective measures to the Special Services Director. Recommend changes in policy or procedures to improve services.
• Consults with unit supervisors and make decisions on emergencies or special problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees