Foster Care Case Planning Supervisor — Lead Team

Seamen's Society for Children and Families; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,800 - 79,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with agency‑con

Job summary

Seamen’s Society for Children and Families in New York seeks a Supervisor for the Enhanced Family Foster Care unit. You will provide social work guidance, supervise a Parent Advocate and four Case Planners, and coordinate services to families.

You’ll schedule meetings, review permanency plans, ensure timely case notes and reports, and participate in QA/QI and staff evaluations. Travel between Staten Island and Brooklyn sites may be required.

Qualifications

• MSW or related degree with supervisory experience in child welfare.
• LMSW preferred.
• Work hours may vary based on program needs.
• Ability to travel between Staten Island and Brooklyn sites.

Responsibilities

• Provides weekly supervision to a core team of four Case Planners and one Parent Advocate.
• Facilitates goal-oriented Family Case Plans with input from family members and staff.
• Manages staff work hours and schedules, ensuring PTO and remote work coverage.
• Reviews family permanency plans focusing on safe, timely reunifications.
• Prepares staff for family court proceedings and other externally driven meetings.
• Schedules and holds Family Team and other conferences.
• Conducts timely staff evaluations focused on continual development.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning

Organizational skills

Follow-up skills

Education

MSW or related degree

LMSW preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Connections

Job description

Seamen’s Society for Children and Families in New York seeks a Supervisor for the Enhanced Family Foster Care unit. You will provide social work guidance, supervise a Parent Advocate and four Case Planners, and coordinate services to families.

You’ll schedule meetings, review permanency plans, ensure timely case notes and reports, and participate in QA/QI and staff evaluations. Travel between Staten Island and Brooklyn sites may be required.