Social Work Supervisor (LCSW or LMHC)

DOROT, Inc. • New York, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

DOROT is hiring a Social Work Supervisor to strengthen operational excellence, program innovation, and cohesion across its Social Work Supported Programs portfolio. The supervisor will lead a team of social workers who conduct psychosocial assessments with older adults in DOROT’s in-home programs and support the well-being of older adults as they age. The role also includes serving as the assigned social worker for Friendly Visiting matches and contributing to the coordination and success of that program. The supervisor will partner with the portfolio Manager to implement strategies and policies and ensure compliance with program procedures.

The position combines administrative and clinical supervision, program development, caseload responsibilities, volunteer and participant onboarding, and collaboration across departments. The supervisor will support Friendly Visiting and Home Assessment programs, maintain accurate records and statistics, represent DOROT in professional settings, and supervise interns, office volunteers, and students as needed.

DOROT is headquartered on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. This is a hybrid role requiring work in the office three days per week and as business needs require. The position also involves occasional public-transit travel to older adults’ homes, with travel expenses covered, and availability for occasional evening work and eight Sundays per year for programs, presentations, package deliveries, and other activities.

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
• At least 3 years of professional social work experience.
• At least 1 year of experience supervising social workers and interns who provide direct services and supports to participants.
• Direct experience with and a comprehensive understanding of social work best practices.
• Strong clinical and group facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and benefits and entitlements for older adults.
• Experience fostering collaboration and cohesion within a team.
• Passion and sensitivity for DOROT’s mission.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, using effective time-management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with database and information-management systems and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use public transportation for occasional visits to older adults’ homes.
• Availability for occasional evening work and eight Sundays per year for programs, presentations, package deliveries, and other activities.

Nice To Haves

• Seminar in Field Instruction (SiFi) certification.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and clinical supervision to a team of social workers in collaboration with the Manager, supporting program expectations and goals.
• Contribute ideas to increase interest and engagement in Friendly Visiting and other DOROT programs.
• Review and improve internal and external program procedures and policies to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Use a strengths-based approach in individual and team supervision to support social workers’ professional development.
• Oversee onboarding for older adults interested in Friendly Visiting, including referral, application, interview, and new volunteer processes.
• Carry a caseload of up to 20 Friendly Visiting matches.
• Guide social workers in planning and delivering Friendly Visiting orientations and volunteer-focused events.
• Provide clinical supervision to LMSW social workers pursuing their LCSW through New York State, within CCS and interdepartmentally as needed.
• Collaborate with Community Outreach, Volunteer Services, and Marketing and Communications on promotion and recruitment for older adults and volunteers.
• Collaborate with Program Impact and Evaluation on surveys, analysis, and identifying program improvements.
• Work with Development on funding requests, grant deliverables, and related funding requests.
• Represent DOROT and its program models at professional meetings and conferences and network with local and national agencies and organizations.
• Ensure timely and accurate tracking, review, and maintenance of constituent services and interactions in DOROT’s online Salesforce database.
• Assist the Manager with reviewing and monitoring monthly and yearly statistics for reports to funders and other audiences.
• Supervise interns, office volunteers, and students as needed.

Benefits

• 20 vacation days per year.
• 10 paid federal holidays and up to 13 paid Jewish holidays.
• Early office closures on Fridays.
• Fully paid parental leave and other leave policies.
• Medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance, among other healthcare benefits.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with elective deferrals available immediately upon hire.
• Quarterly discretionary employer contributions to the 403(b) plan beginning in the quarter after completion of two years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed