Social Work Supervisor

Children's Aid Society • New York, NY

156d • $72,000 - $78,000

About The Position

The Social Work Supervisor oversees a team within the Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) program, supporting adolescents and families through a wide range of child welfare needs. This role focuses on guiding case managers in effective service delivery, permanency planning, and successful transitions for youth in foster care.

Requirements

• Masters of Social Work required; plus, three years post MSW experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Master's degree