Trauma-Informed Casework Supervisor

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services in Brooklyn, under New York’s Close to Home initiative, seeks a Case Work Supervisor to lead the social services unit, overseeing case planners and an Education/Vocational Specialist to ensure effective planning for youths and families. The role integrates social services with the total program, promoting safety, permanency, and well-being.

Collaborate with Leadership and Health Services, participate in treatment teams and service plan reviews, and champion the Missouri

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5 years’ experience in Human and Social Services preferred.
• LMSW preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to use public transportation systems to attend various meetings and home visits.
• Be able to climb stairs when an elevator is not available.
• Driver's license preferred.
• Must attend mandated Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must have knowledge of Connections and Microsoft Suite.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Commitment to a strength-based, youth and family development, trauma-informed perspective.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, hire, and evaluate social service staff (Case planners and Education/vocational Specialists).
• Carry a small caseload if needed.
• Transmit staff directives and ensure compliance with policies.
• Oversee case records and data entry in agency databases.
• Collaborate with Program Leadership and Integrated Health Services.
• Coordinate intake with program senior leaders and monitor census.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and Service Plan Reviews.
• Educate youth and families on permanency and trauma-informed care.
• Lead quality assurance meetings with I&E team.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Public transportation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

LMSW preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Connections

Job description

Good Shepherd Services in Brooklyn, under New York’s Close to Home initiative, seeks a Case Work Supervisor to lead the social services unit, overseeing case planners and an Education/Vocational Specialist to ensure effective planning for youths and families. The role integrates social services with the total program, promoting safety, permanency, and well-being.

Collaborate with Leadership and Health Services, participate in treatment teams and service plan reviews, and champion the Missouri