FFC-Unit Supervisor

Rising Ground • Brooklyn, NY

2d • Onsite

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 ensures high-quality, comprehensive services for birth families, children, and foster parents. By overseeing case management workflows and regulatory compliance, the Unit Supervisor supports family reunification and permanency goals while maintaining a high standard of care for stakeholders in the child welfare system.

The position is full-time, exempt, and based in New York City. Work is Monday through Friday at an assigned location, with work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role includes field and corporate office work, and may require travel to other Rising Ground sites.

Requirements

• MSW or an MS/MA in another related human service field.
• Two to three years of post-master’s experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of Connections.
• Knowledge of child welfare and related legislation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of family court procedures.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly supervision to assigned staff.
• Ensure compliance with ACS and New York State DSS regulations and oversee services aimed at achieving permanency through reunification, adoption, or independent living.
• Promote concurrent and early permanency planning using 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, casework contacts for each caseload, FASPs, Permanency Hearing Reports, and other agency-submitted written materials monthly.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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