Supervisor Social Services

Services For The Underserved, Inc.•New York, NY

1d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

S:US is seeking a Supervisor of Social Services for their families with children shelters in the Bronx. This position is located at Echo Place Bronx, NY 10457. The schedule is Monday-Friday 9a-5p, with flexibility and on-call. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is required. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Supervisor of Social Services is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the clinical unit, which includes case managers, vocational case manager and housing specialist. The supervisor is responsible for the coordination of client services, developing and implementing policies and procedures, establishing goals and objectives and working closely with Program Director in planning, implementing and monitoring HRA and other funding/licensing agency services. The supervisor of social services actively promotes staff development and team building.

Requirements

LCSW Required (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Master’s Degree from an accredited institution with a major in social work
Three years supervisory/managerial experience
Work experience in the fields of mental health, child welfare, child development, or other related fields.
Strong working knowledge of psychodynamics, group work, case work, health systems and human and child development.
Experience working with trauma and understand Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as well as trauma informed care.
Must have ability to supervise staff and promote team building, good problem-solving skills, good written and oral communication skills.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

English/Spanish speaking preferred

Responsibilities

Overall management and supervision of the clinical unit, which includes case managers, vocational case manager and housing specialist.
Coordination of client services.
Developing and implementing policies and procedures.
Establishing goals and objectives.
Working closely with Program Director in planning, implementing and monitoring HRA and other funding/licensing agency services.
Actively promotes staff development and team building.
Effective Communication: Ability to convey information, as appropriate, to all individuals, including supervisor, staff and co-workers. Uses clear, concise language to provide timely and accurate written and oral communication.
Critical Thinking: Ability to drive improvements, ranging from incremental enhancements to major shifts in direction. Anticipates change and makes the necessary adjustments to drive lasting improvements and long-term results.
Flexibility: Demonstrates an openness to new situations, adapts to changing circumstances and adjusts approaches and responses to address change related challenges.
Innovation: Develops new ways of doing things, questions conventional approaches and implements unique techniques. Encourages and promotes the exploration of new ideas and creative thinking amongst team members.
Role Model: Helps to shape the vision of the shelter by working with the multidisciplinary team to accomplish nutritional objectives.
Teamwork: Ability to lead and direct a cohesive team.