Social Work Supervisor, Brooklyn Transitions Program

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?Join our team!Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.Social Work Supervisor, Brooklyn Transitions ProgramSocial Worker Supervisor, Brooklyn Transitions ProgramReports to: Program DirectorLocation: 503 5th Avenue Brooklyn, NYHours: 35 hours, Exempt *Must be able to work onsite- hybrid schedule at leadership discretion**Salary Range: $72,000-$78,000/YearJob Summary: The Brooklyn Transitions Program is a specialized borough-wide prevention program for families challenged by substance use and/or mental health issues. The Social Work Supervisor ensures that clinical casework and case management services provided by the staff meet or exceed expected standards of professionalism and that the prevention program complies with agency and Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) policies and contractual commitments.Our superstar candidate is:Passionate about providing high quality services to families in child welfareA lifetime learner, continuously developing their clinical skillsDedicated to modeling strength-based, trauma-informed practice with staff and familiesCommitted to providing high quality supervision with a coaching and growth mindsetCentered on developing all levels of staffFocused on performance management in order to ensure the supervisory team regularly exceeds expectationsCommitted to the Good Shepherd Services mission, vision, and values, possessing and demonstrating cultural humility.Major Duties:LeadershipWork closely with Program Director in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the prevention program.Handle case-related crises with professionalism, urgency, and care, including incidents involving reports to the State Central Registry.Represent program needs, concerns, and perspective at all required ACS and GSS meetings and trainings.Collaborate with Family Services Unit (FSU) staff, Family Court Legal Services (FCLS) staff and other service providers in making safety decisions and ensuring appropriate services.Actively collaborate to connect participants to other GSS programs and services as needed and appropriate.Respond to internal and external requests for data and case information.Accompany workers during home visits, safety conferences, Court hearings, and counseling sessions as needed.Recruit, hire, onboard, and supervise varied levels of staff to ensure high-quality performance in all areas including counseling, case management, and accurate and timely documentation.Program Implementation & DevelopmentCoordinate intake assessment and case assignment process, including participating in ACS-Child Safety Conference to engage families for intensive services.Facilitate case consultation and offer support and guidance to ensure staff are adhering to the tenets of SBC.Implement and integrate the principles and procedures of Solution Based Casework: assessment, family and individual level outcomes, action plans and documentation and celebration.Participate in Clinical Diagnostic Team Meetings (CDTs) and provide clinical recommendations which meet best case practice standards as well as contractual tegrate the practices of SBC into every supervisory session.Participate in continued SBC training, coaching and the SBC certification pliance, Documentation & Data ManagementComplete monthly supervisory case review notes for each case supervised.Conduct annual performance evaluation reviews of direct reports and evaluate workers’ training needs, providing individualized assistance and referrals for training.Ensure that adequate safety and risk assessments are conducted for all children and families.Monitor, review and approve assigned workers’ cases for day-to-day documentation, including progress notes, FASPs, Court reports, other assessments, and statistical records.Maintain oversight for meeting contractual obligations and mandates, especially performance-based targets, program utilization, and casework contacts.Qualifications:Master's in Social Work Required or Masters in Related Field Required.NYS Licensure is preferred LMSW; LMHC; LCATThree years of related supervisory experienced Required. Child Welfare Setting is preferredMust have strong organizational, administrative, interpersonal, and clinical skillsMust be able to work at least two evenings per week in order to provide supervisory supportMust have strong inquiry skills and ability to seek and share internal and external best practices in order to achieve program excellenceMust have a commitment to work from a strength based, trauma- informed & youth and family development perspectiveSBC Certified as a Supervisor or Worker a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17