Social Work Supervisor

Center For Family Representation•Bronx, NY

About The Position

The Center for Family Representation Inc. (CFR) is an award-winning law and policy organization serving primarily Black and Brown families and youth in Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Its interdisciplinary legal defense model serves more than 2,400 clients annually. CFR works to defend and protect clients’ rights, reduce the harm of family separation, and prevent or minimize the time children spend in foster care. Under the supervision of the Social Work Director, the Social Work Supervisor supervises two to four social work staff members with varying levels of experience. These staff work on interdisciplinary teams with attorneys, parent advocates, and paralegals to represent parents in Family Court and Home for Good practice areas. The Supervisor helps staff develop professional mastery and reinforces skills and values introduced through initial and ongoing training. The Supervisor also collaborates with other supervisors and senior staff, HR and Development staff, Training Supervisors, and the Executive Director on strategic planning and agency-wide program development and improvement. Related activities may include administration, fundraising, training, policy work, development, progressive discipline, internships, recruitment, and hiring. Supervisors are expected to contribute to productive problem-solving, CFR’s DEI work, and a positive work culture, and to be organized and effective while supervising multiple staff and managing responsibilities beyond their own caseload.

Requirements

LMSW credential.
At least 3–5 years of experience at CFR and/or in related work within the Family Regulation System, court systems, or other relevant advocacy roles.
Prior supervisory experience.
SIFI certification.
Experience working with people struggling with addiction, mental illness, and/or court involvement.
Experience working in and with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically marginalized communities.
Strong client counseling and programmatic skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organization and ability to work efficiently beyond one’s own caseload while supervising multiple staff with varying experience levels.
Aptitude for productive problem-solving and commitment to CFR’s current DEI work.
Ability to contribute positively and productively to CFR’s work culture and communicate and work with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

Work on interdisciplinary legal teams to provide high-quality legal defense and support objectives including keeping children out of foster care, shortening foster-care stays, promoting quality visitation, and ensuring families receive services that support safe and lasting reunification.
Carry a small caseload and provide clients with direct social work support and advocacy.
Directly supervise social work staff and interns, and prepare and conduct professional development reviews for directly supervised staff.
Supervise child protective intake with the Social Work Director.
Participate in training for new and experienced staff, as well as training and technical assistance for external practitioners and professionals.
Coordinate monthly Case Practice and/or Social Work meetings.
Facilitate group supervision for social work staff and interns.
Review policy statements and work with ACS staff and other agencies on substantive issues affecting CFR clients.
Participate in CMS work groups and related efforts to enhance CFR’s data collection.
Capture client stories for development and policy advocacy.
Provide input and assistance with development efforts.
Review resumes and interview candidates for CFR positions.
Participate in additional meetings and professional development opportunities for senior staff and supervisors.
Contribute to strategic planning and agency-wide program development and improvement, including activities related to administration, fundraising, training, policy, progressive discipline, internships, recruitment, and hiring.