Supervisor EFFC

Seamen's Society for Children and Families•New York, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day functions of the Enhanced Family Foster Care case planning unit. Responsible for providing social work guidance, coordination, supervision to a Parent Advocate and a team of Case Planners. Works from a team-oriented approach and structure to ensure the delivery of high-quality and responsive services to all families within their unit.

Requirements

Microsoft 365 proficiency and knowledge of Connections
Team player with strong planning, organizational, and follow-up skills
Ability to manage and supervise all staff.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems
MSW or related degree with prior supervisory experience in child welfare required.
Valid driver’s license preferred.
The ability to travel between sites may be necessary (2-3 times a month)

Nice To Haves

LMSW preferred

Responsibilities

Provides weekly supervision to a core team of 4 Case Planners and 1 Parent Advocate
Facilitates the goal-oriented Family Case Plan ensuring input from all members of the family as well as assigned staff
Actively collaborates with supporting departments to ensure the delivery of service matches the immediate needs of the family
Manages staff work hours and schedules, including ensuring PTO and remote work coverage
Actively reviews family permanency plans with a lens toward safe and timely reunifications
Directly intervenes on any high-risk cases or concerns
Provides case coverage in the absence of staff
Actively participates in monthly QA/QI meetings, Safety Reviews, Permanency Reviews, and other relevant case planning focused meetings
Ensures the timely entry and quality of all case notes entered by the team
Ensures the timely completion and quality of all relevant reports including FASPs, Permanency Hearing Reports, Court Reports
Actively prepares staff for family court proceedings, family team conferences, and other externally case driven meetings
Works with the team to ensure that all Family Team, Placement Preservation, Goal Change, Reunification Conferences and Parent to Parent Conferences are scheduled and held as appropriate
Ensures timely and transparent staff evaluations with a lens toward ongoing development