Supervisor EFFC

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

About Us

For over 175 years, Seamen’s Society has been dedicated to helping children survive, thrive, and succeed. Our programs provide critical support to vulnerable children and families, and we are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join us in making a difference.

Job Summary

The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the day‑to‑day functions of the Enhanced Family Foster Care case planning unit. This role provides social work guidance, coordinates and supervises a Parent Advocate and a team of Case Planners, and works from a team‑oriented approach to ensure delivery of high‑quality, responsive services to families.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides weekly supervision to a core team of four Case Planners and one Parent Advocate.
• Facilitates goal‑oriented Family Case Plans, ensuring input from all family members and assigned staff.
• Collaborates with supporting departments to match services to families’ immediate needs.
• Manages staff work hours and schedules, ensuring PTO and remote work coverage.
• Reviews family permanency plans with a focus on safe, timely reunifications.
• Intervenes directly on high‑risk cases or concerns.
• Provides case coverage in the absence of staff.
• Participates in monthly QA/QI meetings, safety reviews, permanency reviews, and other case‑planning focused meetings.
• Ensures timely entry and quality of all team case notes.
• Ensures timely completion and quality of reports (FASPs, permanency hearing reports, court reports).
• Prepares staff for family court proceedings, family team conferences, and other externally driven meetings.
• Schedules and holds Family Team, Placement Preservation, Goal Change, Reunification, and Parent‑to‑Parent conferences.
• Conducts timely staff evaluations focused on continual development.

Requirements

• Microsoft 365 proficiency and knowledge of Connections.
• Strong team‑player with planning, organizational, and follow‑up skills.
• Ability to manage and supervise all staff.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.

Qualifications

• MSW or related degree with prior supervisory experience in child welfare required; LMSW preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Work hours may vary based on program needs.
• Ability to travel between Staten Island and Brooklyn sites.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Benefits

• Extensive training and career development.
• Generous paid time off and holidays: 13 paid holidays, half‑day summer Fridays, ample vacation/personal/sick time.
• Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑paid life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with agency contribution, and tax‑deferred annuity.
• Commuter benefit program and flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Internship and referral programs.

Equal Opportunity

Seamen’s Society for Children and Families is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Salary

$72,000