1,756 Social Work Supervisor jobs in the United States

St. Louis Childrens Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked childrens hospitals in the country, St. Louis Childrens provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to do whats right for kids. Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Childrens commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. St. Louis Childrens consistently ranks among Americas Best Childrens Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories.

Childrens is looking to add a supervisor to an already great team! This is a full-time position with the following details:

• Days: 0800-1630
• On call one week a month (phone support mostly but could come in if needed)
• Supervise 25-30
• Support inpatient medical social workers
• Participate and support internal committees

Role Purpose: Coordinates the administration of comprehensive social work. Understands and participates in the operational processes of the patient care area and as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver the safest and most efficient/effective patient care to patients. Evaluates patient care and programming through part-time direct supervision and chart reviews.

Responsibilities:

• Manages individuals including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
• May participate in the development of departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets and having direct responsibility for adhering to those goals. This includes responding to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
• Assists with operations of unit services and integration with other departments.
• Hires, manages, and evaluates staff and services to build an effective work unit.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Masters Degree - Social Work
• Experience: 2-5 years
• Licenses & Certifications: Lic Clinical Social Worker

Preferred Requirements:

• Supervisor Experience: 2-5 years
• Licenses & Certifications: Crisis Prevention Intervention

BJC Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Family Well-Being and Protection, Bureau of Child Protective Services is seeking a Social Work Supervisor to join our team! Do you have experience or education in Social Work; Social/Human/Community Services; Case Management; or experience closely related to these fields? If so, this is a great opportunity!

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has a current opening for a team member in the Family and Child Well-Being Division. HHS is responsible for working with families who have experienced abuse and neglect. You play a key role in preparing and supporting children and families to be successful. You will also assist families in realizing their full potential by working with them as experts, case planning with team members, and the courts, and connecting families to community resources.

HHS, Family Well-Being and Protection Division, is seeking Child Protection Supervisors (Social Work Supervisors) to plan, direct and supervise a unit of social workers who conduct child abuse assessments and/or provide child welfare services. This is a full-time opportunity, Monday Friday with typical hours being from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with extra hours as needed including after-hours and weekend on-call rotation. These positions require an in-office presence to your assigned location and travel to various other offices within the Service Area to meet with staff, attend court hearings and meet with clients and families as needed. Mileage is paid at $0.50/mile travelled according to the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) State Accounting Enterprise Procedures. A valid driver's license is required; however, you may request to reserve a state vehicle if available.

This position will be domiciled (work location) in Cedar Rapids and will provide services in that and surrounding counties. Daily responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Coordination and implementation of goals and objectives to achieve desired outcomes
• Clinical supervision around case outcomes to assure the safety of children
• Communicating and adhering to current policy and procedure affecting the work
• Assignment work to ensure efficiency in service delivery and equitable workload and approve travel claims, payroll, leave requests and other personnel functions
• Assigning and monitoring all work schedules, manage overtime allocations, and providing input to administration
• General supervision around job duties and performance through regularly scheduled individual supervisory conferences
• Training all new employees and providing regular performance evaluations to all staff at least annually
• Reviewing and approving all legal documents prior to their submission and assuring staff maintain compliance with Iowa Code
• Conducting case record reviews to ensure compliance and quality
• Reviewing worker written work, computer documents, and various other documents to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Use of various forms of technological resources to monitor, track, approve and direct work flow
• Conducting regular unit meetings
• Responding to customer and employee inquiries and concerns in a timely manner to assure that issues are resolved
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with collaterals and maintaining a working knowledge of community resources
• On a rotating basis, be available to all staff after hours and on-call as needed providing case consultation, crisis resolution, and approval of emergency removals

The ideal candidate will be able to meet the following requirements:

• Provides support to large segment of agency through managing internal and external requests for information and legislative reviews requiring comprehension of request, independent judgment to assign and adherence to agency formatting of timely response or communication
• Knowledge of the principles of supervision, including delegation of work, training of subordinates, performance evaluation, discipline, and hiring
• Knowledge of interviewing skills and techniques
• Obtains information from a wide variety of sources, including written materials, telephone conversations and through computer databases and to be able to read and interpret the data. Ability and knowledge of Word, Excel, and the Internet
• Applies essential elements of management and administration in assigned office. Recognizes and defines problems, gathers facts using problem-solving tools, develops practical solutions, analyzes each potential solution, compares the outcome of each solution, and select the best solution to solve the problem
• Effectively communicates orally by expressing ideas and facts to individuals or groups
• Makes clear and convincing oral presentations
• Listens to others
• Facilitates an open exchange of ideas
• Build, foster and maintain partnerships at a variety of levels
• Applies innovative solutions to problems
• Designs new methods where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or are unavailable
• Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information by prioritizing, organizing and maintains information to meet completion deadlines
• Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain reasonable facts, data, or other information that analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions
• Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest, or unethical behavior
• Maintains regular attendance at work and report to work on time
• Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with supervisors
• Coordinates and oversees office budget and budget control mechanism. Plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies
• Works in a team environment. The ability to manage group processes
• Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity, fosters commitment and team spirit
• Works with others to achieve goals
• Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (For example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations)
• Communicates effectively in writing as well as orally to express ideas and facts to individuals or groups. Actively listens to facilitate the exchange of information to provide positive and professional customer service both within the agency and in the community
• Ability to travel, which will involve some overnight travel
• Ability to work extra hours as needed to get tasks completed
• Preference will be given to the ability to speak more than one language
• Preference will be given for education or experience which correlates directly with the requirements and duties of the position

Benefits Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited four year college and experience equal to four years of full-time work in a social work capacity in a public or private agency; OR professional experience in a social work capacity may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of qualifying experience for each thirty semester hours of education; OR a Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited four year college or university and experience equal to three years of full-time experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency; OR a Master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university and experience equal to one year of full-time work in a social work capacity in a public or private agency; OR any equivalent combination of graduate education in the social or behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university and qualifying experience up to a maximum of thirty semester hours for one year of the required experience; OR employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes

Looking for a meaningful leadership role where you can still stay hands-on with the people you serve? As our Social Work Supervisor in the PACE program, you'll get the best of both worlds guiding and uplifting an amazing team of social workers while continuing to connect directly with participants through your own manageable caseload.

In this role, you'll be a mentor, coach, and cheerleader, providing thoughtful feedback and support to help your team grow and deliver outstanding care. You'll champion high-quality service that aligns with PACE standards and truly makes a difference in participants' lives. But that's not all! You'll also roll up your sleeves and participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings, collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other care professionals to create personalized, holistic plans that empower older adults to thrive.

If you love blending leadership with direct impact, fostering a supportive team culture, and working in a mission-driven environment that feels like family this is the role for you. We can't wait to meet you!

Inspire and empower your team by guiding, mentoring, and supporting a dedicated group of Social Workers, while ensuring alignment with PACE standards and social work best practices.

Champion growth and development through regular feedback, thoughtful coaching, and one-on-one meetings that help your team thrive and make meaningful impacts every day.

Stay hands-on and connected by managing your own caseload, delivering biopsychosocial assessments, personalized care planning, and comprehensive case management.

Be a community connector by linking participants to vital resources such as housing, transportation, and financial assistance to support their overall well-being.

Strengthen support networks by collaborating closely with family members and caregivers, fostering continuity of care and deeper participant relationships.

Lead with accountability by ensuring all documentation is timely, accurate, and compliant with CMS, DHCS, and PACE regulatory standards.

Drive positive change by contributing to quality improvement initiatives and supporting audits or surveys to continually enhance participant outcomes and experiences.

Collaborate across disciplines as an active participant in IDT meetings, helping to shape integrated, participant-centered care plans focused on health, safety, and well-being.

Create a culture of warmth and respect by fostering open communication, shared accountability, and a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere.

Pitch in where it counts by stepping up to support other duties and responsibilities as needed we're all in this together!

Bringing a strong educational foundation, with a Master's degree in social work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program setting the stage for exceptional participant care.

Holding a valuable professional license, with an active California LCSW preferred to help guide and shape high-quality social work practice.

Drawing on rich experience, with at least 5 years in social work and at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role to inspire and support your team with confidence.

Showing a deep passion for older adults, with experience (ideally at least 1 year) working with seniors, medically complex populations, or individuals with chronic conditions.

Leveraging expert knowledge, including a strong understanding of community resources, Medicaid/Medicare, and public benefit programs to help participants thrive.

Leading with exceptional interpersonal skills, using strong communication and conflict resolution abilities to create a trusting, collaborative environment.

Demonstrating a mission-driven spirit, showing an unwavering commitment to serving high-risk seniors and frail older adults with compassion and respect.

Staying connected and mobile, with a valid California driver's license so you can actively engage with participants and community partners.

Get ready to be onsite, as this role is based in our Greater Los Angeles area perfect for building strong, in-person connections with your team and participants.

Enjoy a predictable schedule, working Monday through Friday so you can maintain balance while making a big impact.

Report to a supportive leader, with direct reporting to our Executive Director, ensuring guidance and collaboration every step of the way.

Embrace local travel, as you'll be visiting participants and community partners within our service area and don't worry, we offer mileage reimbursement to support you on the go!

$95,000 - $110,000 a year

What's in it for you? MyPlace Health offers a robust compensation package for this role that includes cash compensation and other total rewards. Base pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, relevant work and industry experience, certifications, and location of the role. Onsite roles include appropriate geographic adjustments, while remote roles are typically priced off national pay data.

A Workplace Recognized for Excellence: We are proud to be Certified as a Best Place to Work in 2025, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.

Competitive Incentive Plan: Performance-based incentive plan that is beyond the industry standard.

Growth and feedback opportunities: Enjoy two performance reviews each year (if applicable), designed to support your professional development and celebrate your contributions to our team's success!

Preparing you for retirement: 401k with Employer match.

Medical Plans to fit your needs: Your choice of 6 medical plans, with premium coverage of up to 80% for employees and 75% for all dependents.

Ancillary benefits to meet your other needs: Dental and vision plans to meet your needs of you and your dependents; health savings account, flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability coverages, as well as basic life insurance. MyPlace is also proud to offer accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness benefits for our team.

Generous time off: PTO starting at 20 days per year; plus 12 paid holidays per year, and 2 floating holidays per year.

Professional Development top of mind: Generous CME/CEU budget and time off, and professional development opportunities.

Making your home office comfortable: A one-time stipend towards setting up your home office, if applicable.

Family friendly environment: Family friendly policies, including paid new parent leave and new child care stipend.

Ready to Make a Lasting Impact? If you're ready to lead with compassion, inspire a dedicated team, and make a real difference in the lives of older adults, we'd be honored to have you join us. Bring your heart, your expertise, and your passion and let's create a place where participants, families, and team members all feel seen, supported, and celebrated. We can't wait to welcome you!

1. Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
2. Supervision of Sociotherapists who provide services (advocacy, support, behavior management) during weekly home visits to youth identified with higher acuity needs. Contacts are aimed at promoting educational and vocational goals as well as maintaining stability and well-being in the foster home.
3. Provide close supervision, training, and guidance to supervisees to ensure safety, and to support permanency and well-being within the foster home settings and independent living environment. Consult with Sociotherapists on individual treatment plans for children, monitor the progression of each case, and update treatment plans as necessary.
4. Coordinates coverage during staff vacations or makes weekly contacts for any uncovered cases or when there is lack of coverage.
5. Participates and at times leads Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Meetings for cases that are assigned Sociotherapists. Facilitates collaboration with other units, across departments and with outside providers which may include mental health staff, educational specialists, youth coaches, and health care coordinators to meet the needs of youth and families.
6. Be trained in the Guide Tree Model to support Sociotherapists implementing evidence-informed and evidence-based interventions in their contacts with youth and families. Additionally, attend weekly consultations to support staff use of the program.
7. Monitor and track the timeliness of progress note entries to ensure compliance with all ACS guidelines. Enter Supervisory notes in Connections.
8. Attend agency meetings and trainings as assigned and coordinate appropriate professional development activities to support Sociotherapists in the practice of their role.
9. Provide scheduled on-call support and in office support that may include holidays, weekends, and times outside of business hours. Additionally, assist with coordinating alternating weekly on-call coverage for Sociotherapists.
10. Participate in case conferences, Guide Tree consultations, unit meetings, staff meetings and supervision/coaching.
11. Ability to travel and transport children as needed.
12. Provide Case Aide supervision.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master's Degree required, preferably in Social Work or another related field.

• Prior Sociotherapist Experience preferred.
• Driver's License required.
• Thorough working knowledge of the foster care and adoption system.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and to relate to birth parents, foster parents and children.
• Previous work with adolescents and their families.

Make a bigger differenceAt The Jewish Board, we don't just make a difference - we make a bigger difference as we serve 45,000 New Yorkers every year. Join our dedicated team that's been helping communities across New York City for almost 150 years and see just how big of a difference you can make.Reasons you'll love working with us:If you have a particular age range or population you're interested in working with, you can find your niche here. Our clients and staff are as diverse as the city we work in, and include people of all cultures, religions, races, gender expressions, and sexual orientations.We're committed to supporting your career development by encouraging mobility and advancement across different program types and jobs.With 70 locations throughout the five boroughs, you can work close to where you live.You'll receive ongoing support through high-quality supervision, specialized trainings from our Continuing Education team, and an education benefit.POSITION OVERVIEW:The Jewish Boards licensed outpatient mental health Counseling Centers located throughout NYC provides services to all New Yorkers and age groups from young children to adolescents and adults. The clinics offer a full spectrum of services to address mental health needs related to trauma, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, substance abuse, and social isolation as well as other emotional health issues.The Clinical Supervisor is a member of the program's leadership team and is primarily responsibility for implementation and oversight of new/innovative clinical services or models of care and clinical supervision and professional development of licensed staff. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring clients receive timely access to quality clinical services; overseeing administrative functions to support program operations; and ensuring program compliance with federal, state, and city regulatory bodies and funding entities.KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Clinical ServicesResponsible for development and oversight of new clinical services or models of care to effectively meet the clinical needs of the individuals/families and communities we serve as well as ensuring clients have timely access to quality clinical care. Duties are as follows:Identify gaps in clinical services at the program level and develop potential solutions to fill the gapLead the implementation of evidence based treatment or have direct oversite and responsibility for innovative models of care, in partnership with JB training department and/or external agenciesensure clients have timely access to care by ensuring admissions and discharges are completed in a timely manner, assigning cases in a timely manner and ensuring clinicians have adequate case load sizes to minimize clients' wait for servicesMonitor show rates and appointment availabilityProvide direct services to clients, as needed, including intakes and crisis interventionsSupervision of crisis intervention servicesOther clinical duties as assignedResponsible for ensuring quality clinical services are provided as follows:Implementation of quality improvement initiativesParticipate in quality assurance activities such as chart reviews and utilization managementProvide individual and group supervision to program staffIntegrate recovery, rehabilitation, treatment and vocational components of the program, as appropriate.Monitor and follow up on program incidents.PersonnelResponsible for ensuring appropriate staffing to support clinical care and evaluating staff performance. Duties include the following:Participating in hiring and orienting of new staffTimely completion of performance appraisals and appropriately addressing performance concernsConducting or participating in staff training and developmentMonitoring staff attendance and vacation scheduling to ensure program coverageSupervising staff, as appropriate to licensurePlanning and participating in other program activities.Administrative Functions and Program OperationsAs part of the leadership team, responsible for ensuring program operations are conducted efficiently; the program remains in compliance with relevant regulatory entities, and is fiscally viable. Duties are as follows:facilitate team meetings, case conferences, and other meetings as assignedensure program and staff are in compliance with regulations and standards of care that govern the program utilize a variety of electronic databases to monitor billing and address any fiscal or billing issues that ariseas part of program management, identify and develop systems to improve program operationsmay serve as back up to other program leadership, assuming responsibility for operations in their absence.Other administrative duties as assigned.CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:Strong supervisory, management skills and leadership skills.Strong clinical direct practice skills and knowledge of evidenced based practices.Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate well in a multi-disciplinary team.EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:Master's degree in social work and New York State clinical licensure (LCSW)Solid clinical skills and Knowledgeable of evidence-based practicesPrior experience in DBT, Trauma Focused CBT, EMDR preferred, but not requiredExcellent organizational skills, leadership, team work and communication skillsEXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:Must be a LCSW with at least three years of experience working with adults living with mental illness. Two years of supervisory experience is preferred. Strong clinical group, family and individual intervention skills required. Good organizational, team work and communicate skills needed. COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: Proficient with electronic health recordMicrosoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); comfortable and proficient using audio video platforms (i.e., Zoom). VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:The candidate should be able to read documents for analytical purposes such as computer information, software, computer graphic design programs, etc.Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORTThe work environment involves no physical risk or hazardous conditions.To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate is routinely required to sit ( 75% of the time) and stand ( 25% of the time)If you join us, you'll have these great benefits: Generous paid time off in addition to agency holidays and 15 sick daysAffordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans Tuition assistance and educational loan forgivenessFree continuing education opportunities 403(b) retirement benefits and a pensionFlexible spending accounts for health and transportation 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program Life and disability insurance Diversity, equity, and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join, including Confronting Structural Racism (COR), Coalition Against Anti-Semitism (CAAS), and the LGBTQ Steering CommitteeWho we are:The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.More on Equal Opportunity:We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.

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Location: 2471 Morris Ave. 2nd Floor. Bronx, NY 10468

Hours: 35 hours, Exempt *Must be able to work onsite- hybrid schedule at leadership discretion**

***Salary Range 72-78K

Job Summary: The Bronx 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 Childrens Services (ACS) policies and contractual commitments.

Our superstar candidate is:

• Passionate about providing high quality services to families in child welfare
• A lifetime learner, continuously developing their clinical skills
• Dedicated to modeling strength-based, trauma-informed practice with staff and families
• Committed to providing high quality supervision with a coaching and growth mindset
• Centered on developing all levels of staff
• Focused on performance management in order to ensure the supervisory team regularly exceeds expectations
• Committed to the Good Shepherd Services mission, vision, and values, possessing and demonstrating cultural humility.

Major Duties:

Leadership

• Work closely with Program Director in overseeing the day-to-day operation of the prevention program.
• 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.
• Accompany workers during home visits, safety conferences, Court hearings, and counseling sessions as needed.
• Respond to internal and external requests for data and case information.
• Actively collaborate to connect participants to other GSS programs and services as needed and appropriate.
• 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.
• Represent program needs, concerns, and perspective at all required ACS and GSS meetings and trainings.
• Handle case-related crises with professionalism, urgency, and care, including incidents involving reports to the State Central Registry.

Program Implementation & Development

• Coordinate intake assessment and case assignment process, including participating in ACS-Child Safety Conference to engage families for intensive services.
• Participate in Clinical Diagnostic Team Meetings (CDTs) and provide clinical recommendations which meet best case practice standards as well as contractual requirements.
• Implement and integrate the principles and procedures of Solution Based Casework: assessment, family and individual level outcomes, action plans and documentation and celebration.
• Facilitate case consultation and offer support and guidance to ensure staff are adhering to the tenets of SBC.
• Integrate the practices of SBC into every supervisory session.
• Participate in continued SBC training, coaching and the SBC certification process.

Compliance, Documentation & Data Management

• Complete monthly supervisory case review notes for each case supervised.
• Maintain oversight for meeting contractual obligations and mandates, especially performance-based targets, program utilization, and casework contacts.
• Monitor, review and approve assigned workers cases for day-to-day documentation, including progress notes, FASPs, Court reports, other assessments, and statistical records.
• Ensure that adequate safety and risk assessments are conducted for all children and families.
• Conduct annual performance evaluation reviews of direct reports and evaluate workers training needs, providing individualized assistance and referrals for training.

Qualifications :

• Master's in Social Work Required or Masters in Related Field Required.
• NYS Licensure is preferred LMSW; LMHC; LCAT
• Three years of related supervisory experienced Required. Child Welfare Setting is preferred
• Must have strong organizational, administrative, interpersonal, and clinical skills
• Must be able to work at least two evenings per week in order to provide supervisory support
• Must have strong inquiry skills and ability to seek and share internal and external best practices in order to achieve program excellence
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength based, trauma-informed & youth and family development perspective
• SBC Certified as a Supervisor or Worker a plus

The Sociotherapist Supervisor will provide leadership, supervision, and support to a team of Sociotherapists, who are providing services to youth and families in our Enhanced Family Foster Care Program (EFFC). The Supervisor will work with the Sociotherapists in adhering to ACS, OCFS, and Children's Aid policies to support the safety, permanency, and well-being to all children and youth. This position reports directly to the Program Director. This supervisory position will also coordinate with case planner supervisors to support EFFC practice to make up the interdisciplinary team serving more acute level youth in our program.

Essential Duties:

1. Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
2. Supervision of Sociotherapists who provide services (advocacy, support, behavior management) during weekly home visits to youth identified with higher acuity needs. Contacts are aimed at promoting educational and vocational goals as well as maintaining stability and well-being in the foster home.
3. Provide close supervision, training, and guidance to supervisees to ensure safety, and to support permanency and well-being within the foster home settings and independent living environment. Consult with Sociotherapists on individual treatment plans for children, monitor the progression of each case, and update treatment plans as necessary.
4. Coordinates coverage during staff vacations or makes weekly contacts for any uncovered cases or when there is lack of coverage.
5. Participates and at times leads Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Meetings for cases that are assigned Sociotherapists. Facilitates collaboration with other units, across departments and with outside providers which may include mental health staff, educational specialists, youth coaches, and health care coordinators to meet the needs of youth and families.
6. Be trained in the Guide Tree Model to support Sociotherapists implementing evidence-informed and evidence-based interventions in their contacts with youth and families. Additionally, attend weekly consultations to support staff use of the program.
7. Monitor and track the timeliness of progress note entries to ensure compliance with all ACS guidelines. Enter Supervisory notes in Connections.
8. Attend agency meetings and trainings as assigned and coordinate appropriate professional development activities to support Sociotherapists in the practice of their role.
9. Provide scheduled on-call support and in office support that may include holidays, weekends, and times outside of business hours. Additionally, assist with coordinating alternating weekly on-call coverage for Sociotherapists.
10. Participate in case conferences, Guide Tree consultations, unit meetings, staff meetings and supervision/coaching.
11. Ability to travel and transport children as needed.
12. Provide Case Aide supervision.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree required, preferably in Social Work or another related field.

Key Competencies:

• Prior Sociotherapist Experience preferred.
• Driver's License required.
• Thorough working knowledge of the foster care and adoption system.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and to relate to birth parents, foster parents and children.
• Previous work with adolescents and their families.

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.