Senior Social Work Supervisor

Salary: $82,000 - $100,000/yr

Program Summary: The Senior Social Work Supervisor will support the Senior Program Director with providing services aimed at meeting permanency and service needs of children and their families.

Essential Duties:

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Work with a dynamic team of professionals including nurses and social workers in our foster care program for children with special medical needs.
• MFC Senior Social Worker Supervisor works in Partnership with RN assigned to cases. They will also work closely in collaboration on cases including conducting home visits together whenever possible.
• Plan, organize and supervise the work of a unit of professional social workers in delivering high-quality services to clients
• Monitor and review case management activities to ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations
• Provide training and development opportunities for caseworkers to enhance their skills and effectiveness
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss case progress, challenges, and solutions
• Coordinate with other departments and external agencies to optimize service delivery
• Implement best practices in solution-based case management to improve client outcomes
• Handle complex or escalated cases and provide guidance to caseworkers
• Evaluate staff performance and provide constructive feedback
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to case management activities
• Prepare and submit reports to senior management on team performance and outcomes
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of client information
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to case management
• Supervise, train and evaluate caseworkers, support staff, and other assigned staff as needed.
• Utilization of CONNECTIONS, child welfare computer system.
• Provision of services for permanency of children.
• Coordinate Family Team Conferences.
• Provides in-person weekly, reflective supervision time to staff assigned and student interns.
• Provides support s and critically analyzes strengths and areas for growth
• Actively participate in case consultation This position is On-Call for emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSW or Masters in related field required.
• Minimum five years post master's management experience.
• Foster care experience required.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent verbal, writing and organizational skills.
• Strong clinical skills and very good interpersonal/communication skills.
• Experience working with high need families involved with substance use and mental health disorders.
• Ability to deescalate situations and provide mediation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with youngsters with special needs.
• Experience in working with a team.
• Flexibility and Ability to meet deadlines.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to maintain written case records.

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.