Children's Aid Society-posted 3 months ago
$72,000 - $78,000/Yr
Full-time
New York, NY
Social Assistance

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
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