Social Work Supervisor (LCSW or LMHC)

DOROT, Inc. • New York, NY

7d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

DOROT is seeking a Social Work Supervisor to enhance operational excellence, program innovation, and cohesion within its Social Work Supported Programs portfolio. The supervisor leads and supports a team of social workers who conduct psychosocial assessments for older adults participating in DOROT’s in-home programs and serve as assigned social workers for Friendly Visiting matches. Working alongside the portfolio Manager, the supervisor helps implement strategies and policies and ensures compliance with program procedures. The role also carries a caseload of up to 20 Friendly Visiting matches and contributes to the coordination and success of the program.

The position is based at DOROT’s Upper West Side of Manhattan headquarters, with a hybrid schedule requiring office attendance three days per week and as business needs require. Occasional public-transit visits to older adults’ homes, evening work, and eight Sundays per year for programs and other activities are required. DOROT covers travel expenses.

DOROT is a nonprofit founded in 1976 that works to reduce social isolation and loneliness among older adults and foster connections across generations. Its programs are delivered onsite, in homes, remotely, and in the community. The Constituent & Community Services department provides supports that help older adults age in place and connect with resources and social programs.

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
• At least 3 years of professional social work experience, including at least 1 year supervising social workers and interns who provide direct services and supports to participants.
• Direct experience with and 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 for and sensitivity to DOROT’s mission.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with effective time management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with database and information management systems and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Ability to use public transportation for occasional home visits and availability for occasional evenings and eight Sundays per year.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 support 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 conducting 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 program promotion and recruitment of older adults and volunteers.
• Work with Program Impact and Evaluation to create and analyze program surveys and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with Development on funding requests, grant deliverables, and related requests.
• Represent DOROT and its program models at professional meetings and conferences, and network with local and national organizations.
• Track, review, and maintain constituent services and interactions accurately and on time in DOROT’s Salesforce-based online 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.
• Use public transportation for occasional visits to older adults’ homes; DOROT covers travel expenses.
• Work occasional evenings and eight Sundays per year for programs, presentations, package deliveries, and other activities.

Benefits

• 20 days of vacation 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.
• Opportunity to make elective deferrals in a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan immediately upon hire.
• Quarterly discretionary employer contributions to the 403(b) plan beginning in the quarter after completing 2 years of service.
• Travel expenses covered for required visits to older adults’ homes.

What This Job Offers

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