Supervisor for School Based Early Support Program

Center For Family Life in Sunset Park • New York, NY

43d

About The Position

This is an exciting new supervisory position in the School-Based Early Support Program, a new preventive services model that enhances school-based partnerships in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. This is a unique opportunity to bring leadership and collaboration skills to co-design and pilot a new program. The Supervisor will oversee a team of Family Counselors and a Case Aide to provide counseling and case management to families connected to our school partners. The Supervisor is a pivotal member of the leadership team, participating in program design and relationship building with key stakeholders.

Requirements

• MSW or an equivalent human services graduate degree
• Bilingual in Spanish or Mandarin required
• Previous Supervisory experience required
• At least two years of relevant child welfare experience
• Previous direct service work with families
• Possess a social justice perspective and ability to collaborate with culturally and socioeconomically diverse groups

Nice To Haves

• License and prerequisites for supervising Master’s degree level interns, preferred
• Experience working in, or in partnership with, schools preferred
• Groupwork skills and experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise 3 full-time Family Counselors and 1 full-time Case Aide providing counseling and case management to 36 families, and facilitating groups and school-based activities across 4 schools in Sunset Park
• Provide clinical and administrative guidance for work with families using a family systems perspective and a focus on increasing families’ economic stability
• In coordination with the Program Director, embody a leadership presence, including providing the philosophical framework related to the CFL neighborhood-based, family-focused, social group work practice?model
• Co-plan and co-lead staff meetings and provide professional training workshops
• Attend sessions with Family Counselors and families to collaborate and model for staff, including home visits, when needed
• Directly manage crises and provide coverage for client care as needed
• Coordinate staff’s participation in school-based outreach and engagement activities
• As part of the leadership team plan and support implementation of parent and children’s groups
• Support the implementation of the Families and Schools Together (FAST) program, led by the School Outreach Liaison, including attending training and possibly co-facilitating groups
• Manage effective collaboration between Family Counselors and the Benefits Specialist to ensure that all families are screened and enrolled in needed benefits
• Help plan and contribute to school-based outreach and engagement activities to develop relationships with partner schools and families
• Collaborate closely with CFL school-based programs (after school, Neighborhood Center, etc.)
• Ensure supervisees complete required training and have professional development plans
• Ensure proper and timely utilization of PROMIS and CONNECTIONS
• Ensure all case record documentation is maintained and meets ACS and OCFS standards
• Complete required documentation and data entry
• Attend program staff meetings, supervision, school-based meetings, and trainings
• Build relationships with community-based service providers and key stakeholders
• Collaborate with all CFL programs to ensure an integrated approach to serving families
• Assume responsibility for special projects as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life, disability, and 403B retirement plan
• Up to four weeks of paid vacation
• Individual supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees