Supervisor of Children’s Services

URI Careers • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role oversees the shelter's children's services, including infant care, after-school programming, and support groups. The position is responsible for supervising the children's services staff, designing and implementing curriculum for childcare and recreation programs, and overseeing children's assessments for various services. The role also involves attending case conferences, providing support to parents, developing recreational activities, building a network of community resources, and coordinating with external supportive services. Additionally, the position manages supplies, monitors resident records, coordinates staff training, assists with reports and program evaluation, addresses client complaints, and increases awareness of the organization's services through presentations and speaking engagements. Other duties may be assigned by the Social Work Supervisor and Program Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Development, Social Services, Human Services or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience working with children.
• Three (3) years of experience supervising staff.
• Experience working with domestic violence victims.
• Knowledgeable of, and sensitive to, concerns of child development, domestic violence and child abuse.
• Computer-literate.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Excellent written and verbal skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the shelter’s children’s services, including infant care, after-school programming, and support groups.
• Supervise the children’s services staff, including Child Care Workers, Recreation Specialists, and Interns.
• Design and implement appropriate curriculum for childcare and recreation programs to ensure that education and supportive services are provided in a structured environment.
• Oversee children’s assessments for early education, mental health counseling, medical services, and homework assistance.
• Attend case conferences to provide input regarding children’s functioning and adjustment to shelter.
• Provide support to parents in line with best practices in child development.
• Develop recreational activities for the childcare and recreation programs, including on-site therapeutic arts and crafts, and field trips to parks, museums, zoos and other educational experiences.
• Develop a network of appropriate resources, including community based organizations and social services providers.
• Coordinate with external supportive services, including the Department of Education and early education programs.
• Manage the ordering and inventory of supplies, equipment and other materials for the childcare and recreation programs.
• Monitor resident records for compliance and best practices, including regular review of progress notes and service plans.
• Coordinate staff training, and other opportunities for the professional development of staff.
• Assist with reports and program evaluation.
• Address client complaints and conduct investigations.
• Increase the awareness of the organization’s DV services by engaging in activities such as, but not limited to, presenting at conferences and/or other speaking engagements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor and Program Director.

Benefits

• Equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level