Supervisor Early Program
Salary : $65,000-$70,000 per year
Report to Program Director
Supervises 3 family counselors and 1 case aide
I. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :
- 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 staffs participation in school-based outreach and engagement activities
- As part of the leadership team plan and support implementation of parent and childrens 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
II. QUALIFICATIONS :
MSW or an equivalent human services graduate degreeLicense and prerequisites for supervising Masters degree level interns, preferredBilingual in Spanish or Mandarin requiredPrevious supervisory experience requiredAt least two years of relevant child welfare experiencePrevious direct service work with familiesExperience working in, or in partnership with, schools preferredGroupwork skills and experience preferredPossess a social justice perspective and ability to collaborate with culturally and socioeconomically diverse groupsIII. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS :
Build and maintain close, daily interactions with co-workers, supervisors, and school staffEffectively communicate with agency staff, school staff, community partners, key stakeholders, and familiesExcellent engagement skills, meeting families where they are at and forging mutual respectExperience or interest in social group workHave a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organizationCommitted to guiding, coaching, and professional development of staffPossess a strong belief in peoples ability to grow and changeBENEFITS :
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life, disability, and 403B retirement planUp to four weeks of paid vacationIndividual supervision and ongoing professional development opportunitiesThis is a Full-time exempt position at 35 hours per week. Salary is commensurate with experience.