Supervisor - Wellness Together

University Settlement Society of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Settlement Society of New York in New York City seeks a qualified Social Work Supervisor for Wellness Together program serving homebound older adults. The role involves supervising casework staff and MSW students, ensuring high-quality, compliant services, and developing care and treatment plans with direct reports.

Candidates must have LMSW, 1-3 years aging in field, supervisory experience preferred, and bilingual abilities like English/Spanish or English/Cantonese.

Qualifications

• LMSW is required.
• SIFI Certificate is preferred or eligible to earn.
• 1–3 years of experience in aging required.
• At least one year of supervisory and/or management experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish, English/Cantonese, or English/Mandarin are a plus; language needs vary by program.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Program Director to ensure high-quality services and contract compliance.
• Provide individual and group supervision to casework staff and MSW students as assigned by the Director.
• Oversee the development and provision of service plans, treatment plans, staff and client interactions, and regular casework documentation by direct reports to ensure high-quality and impactful services are delivered in an effective and timely manner to homebound older adults.
• Maintain working knowledge of geriatric social work practice standards and theory and incorporate into clinical practice.
• Carry a reduced caseload as needed to provide coverage.
• Maintain working knowledge of resources for older adults.
• Support conducting intensive outreach.
• Support intake and assessment of clients as needed.
• Support the development and implementation of supplement services offered by the program and external providers.
• Collaborate with external partners and leaders in the field of aging to enhance program offerings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

LMSW

SIFI Certificate

Eligible to earn LMSW

Job description

University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.Wellness Together aims to improve the quality of life for homebound older adults due to age or infirmity. Through comprehensive case management, various virtual group activities, and volunteer services, the program supports older adults to live their lives to their fullest potential. The program is part of the agency’s LEARN (Longevity through Education, Arts, Recreation, and Nutrition) network that works with older adults.Responsibilities:Work with the Program Director to ensure high-quality services and contract complianceProvide individual and group supervision to casework staff and MSW students as assigned by the DirectorOversee the development and provision of service plans, treatment plans, staff and client interactions, and regular casework documentation by direct reports to ensure high-quality and impactful services are delivered in an effective and timely manner to homebound older adultsMaintain working knowledge of geriatric social work practice standards and theory and incorporate into clinical practiceCarry a reduced caseload as needed to provide coverageMaintain working knowledge of resources for older adultsSupport conducting intensive outreachSupport intake and assessment of clients as neededSupport the development and implementation of supplement services offered by the program and external providersCollaborate with external partners and leaders in the field of aging to enhance program offeringsOther related duties within the scope of the position as assigned by the SupervisorQualifications:LMSW requiredSIFI Certificate preferred or to be eligible to earn upon obtaining LMSW1-3 years of experiences in the field of aging requiredAt least one year of supervisory and/or management experience, preferredDemonstrated ability to work with and engage hard-to-reach populations requiredOutstanding verbal and written communication skills along with good interpersonal and computer skillsAbility to be a proactive, creative, problem solver is a mustProven track record of effectively working autonomously and in a fast-paced environmentBilingual skills in English/Spanish, English/Cantonese, or English/Mandarin a plus; Language requirement will change based on program needs.Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 35 hours per weekWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.