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Harlem Dowling-West Side Center for Children & Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

403B retirement plan

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Leave management

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The Harlem Dowling-West Side Center for Children & Family Services in Manhattan seeks a dedicated professional to supervise and support children and families at risk of foster care placement. You will conduct counseling, perform home and school visits, and coordinate monitoring of medical and educational services.

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, you will work directly with families to promote stability and well‑being and ensure compliance with required programs and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Experience in child welfare or related social services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor children and families at risk of foster care placement.
• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Conduct home visits and school visits.
• Monitor medical and educational services for clients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Child welfare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

Under the broad supervision of the Program Supervisor of the Manhattan Family Support Program, this position is responsible for the direct supervision and monitoring of children and families who are deemed to be at risk of foster care placement. The scope of these responsibilities includes, but is not limited to individual and group counseling, home visits, school visits, monitoring of medical and educational services.

Position Overview

Under the broad supervision of the Program Supervisor of the Manhattan Family Support Program, this position is responsible for the direct supervision and monitoring of children and families who are deemed to be at risk of foster care placement. The scope of these responsibilities includes, but is not limited to individual and group counseling, home visits, school visits, monitoring of medical and educational services.

Position Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field. Prior experience in child welfare or other social services, including day care, youth services or other related programs that involves direct work and contact with children and families. Good verbal and written communication skills required. Must be computer literate.

Benefits/Perks!

• A comprehensive health insurance package including medical and dental. Vision plan paid for you and your family.
• Difference card
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• 403B retirement benefits and employer contribution
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, 10 paid holidays)
• Comprehensive Training to support professional and personal development
• Employee Assistance Program through Magellan Healthcare
• Leave Management Services
• PSLF eligibility

The Harlem Dowling does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.