Casework Supervisor

LOCATION: Syosset, NY

REPORTS TO: Senior Program Director

DEPARTMENT: LI Residential Program

SCHEDULE: Full-Time / Hybrid
 

$1,000 Hiring Bonus

AGENCY BACKGROUND:

MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures and develop their full potential.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

This position is responsible for oversight of all aspects of casework for youth and families in 4 of our Long Island Residential Programs. These programs include a co-ed group home (Brightwaters) for youth aged 14-21; a Pregnant Parenting and Postpartum group home for teens and their babies (East Massapequa); the RISE program on campus for youth aged 16-18 who have been adjudicated for non-violent felonies and the Non-Secure Detention program on campus.

SUMMARY:

The Caseworker Supervisor will be responsible for administration of all aspects of the program and the supervision of the caseworkers and/or MSW’s in the case planning and direct service to the children/adolescents and families.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters in Social Work (MSW) & license (LMSW) with current registration is required.
• 2 years administrative supervisory related experience required.
• Knowledge and training in working with child/adolescent & families including child/adolescent development stages and family dynamics.
• Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s Mission, core values, Sanctuary commitments and Social Justice.
• Valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate all assigned staff.
• Coordinate monthly staff meetings
• Assist caseworkers in developing realistic treatment goals
• Ensure assigned staff conduct Field Visits to client’s homes, schools, treatment centers, etc
• Ensure monthly foster home visits to assess the quality of care, well being, and safety in the child’s home environment.
• Ensure the required/recommended services for each child on assigned caseload (medical, developmental, clinical, and educational) and monitor the outcomes and progress.
• Ensure required documentation for all case actions (progress notes, FASPs, Permanency Reports, Plan Amendments, etc) within established timeframes.
• Attend DSS/OCFS and agency staff meetings and trainings. Mentoring new staff; providing opportunities for shadowing and assistance with required paperwork.
• Respond to emergencies as needed and/or directed
• Attend to budgetary processes
• Maintain program statistics and prepare reports.
• Represent program at relevant community and professional organizations
• Demonstrate competency in child development
• Demonstrate cultural competency
• Maintain appropriate boundaries.

BENEFITS/PERKS:

• A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family
• 403B retirement benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays)
• Free employee assistance program through National EAP
• Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
• Trainings to support professional and personal development
• Employee wellness program
• Employee recognition activities

Salary Range:
$68,000 - $70,000 per year
Hiring bonus of $1,000 after 500 worked hours

MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.

Salary : $68,000 - $70,000