Social Work Supervisor

CENTER FOR FAMILY REPRESENTATION•New York, NY

2d•$107,100 - $120,200

About The Position

The Center for Family Representation (CFR) is an award-winning law and policy organization serving primarily Black and Brown families and youth across Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Its interdisciplinary legal defense model serves more than 2,400 clients each year. CFR works to defend 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 who work on interdisciplinary teams representing parents in Family Court and Home for Good practice areas. The supervisor helps staff develop mastery and reinforces skills and values introduced through training. The role also contributes to strategic planning and agency-wide program development and improvement in collaboration with supervisors, senior staff, HR and Development staff, Training Supervisors, and the Executive Director. Related activities may include administration, fundraising, training, policy work, development, progressive discipline, internships, recruitment, and hiring. The position requires productive problem-solving, commitment to CFR’s DEI work, effective organization, and constructive communication with staff at all levels. The supervisor also carries a small caseload and provides direct social work support and advocacy to clients.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) education level.
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 well independently and as part of a team.
Strong organization and communication skills, productive problem-solving aptitude, and commitment to CFR’s DEI work.

Responsibilities

Work on interdisciplinary legal teams to provide high-quality legal defense and support objectives such as keeping children out of foster care, shortening foster-care stays, promoting quality visiting arrangements, and ensuring families receive services tailored to safe and lasting reunification.
Carry a small caseload and provide direct social work support and advocacy to clients.
Directly supervise social work staff and interns, and prepare and conduct professional development reviews for directly supervised staff.
Supervise child protective intake alongside the Social Work Director.
Participate in training for new and experienced staff, and provide training and technical assistance to 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 staff from other agencies to address substantive issues affecting CFR clients.
Participate in CMS work groups and related efforts to improve 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 positions at CFR.
Participate in meetings and professional development opportunities for senior staff and supervisors.
Contribute to agency administration, fundraising, training, policy work, program development, progressive discipline, internships, recruitment, and hiring as needed.