FFC-Unit Supervisor

Rising Ground•The Bronx, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Unit Supervisor in Enhanced Family Foster Care serves as a strategic lead and mentor to case planning staff, providing expert direction, clinical insight, and administrative instruction. The role oversees the delivery of comprehensive services to birth families, children, and foster parents, case management workflows, and compliance with regulatory standards. The supervisor supports family reunification and permanency goals while maintaining high standards of care for everyone involved in the child welfare system. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, in Brooklyn or the Bronx, with work-hour options of 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., or 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Work may involve the field, corporate office, or clinic. The role requires in-person work in New York City and travel to other Rising Ground sites if required.

Requirements

MSW or an MS/MA in another related human services field.
2–3 years of post-master’s experience.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Computer proficiency and knowledge of Connections.
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to work in person in New York City.
Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites if required.

Responsibilities

Provide weekly supervision to assigned staff.
Oversee delivery of services and compliance with ACS and New York State DSS regulations, supporting timely permanency through reunification, adoption, or independent living.
Promote concurrent and early permanency planning and a family-to-family approach, and oversee timely submission of mandated documentation.
Monitor and participate in Family Team Conferences, observing workers’ relationships with clients and other systems.
Review progress notes and casework contacts for each caseload monthly, including FASPs, Permanency Hearing Reports, and other agency-submitted written materials.
Hold monthly unit meetings with case planners to disseminate information.
Attend managers’ meetings and in-service training.
Handle emergencies for case planners and other supervisors.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.