What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Supervisors position at Tandym Group?
A health services organization in New York City is looking to add a new Unit Supervisor to their team in Brooklyn. In this role, the Unit Supervisor will be responsible for building and leading a strong team that provides and coordinates excellent quality care, and healing to children, and ensures that every one of the children on the caseload is living a nurturing, safe, and permanent family as quickly as possible. n.
About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment Length: Contract
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 9am to 5pm
- Setting: Special Family Foster Care (SFFC) program
- EMR: Connections and NextGen
Responsibilities:
The Unit Supervisor will be:
- Providing coaching and support to staff to reinforce quality case practice with the future use of an evidence-based model.
- Responsible for completing and submitting staff evaluations; resolve and address staff issues; participate in hiring, disciplinary actions.
- Providing formal and informal supportive, programmatic and clinical supervision to each team member; holds formal individual supervision weekly and team meetings on a monthly basis.
- Holding staff accountable for strong performance.
- Ensuring appropriate record-keeping including supervisory records
- Responding to case emergencies (after hours when necessary).
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
- When necessary, conduct home visits, school visits, and attend court hearings.
- Attend internal and external training and apply newly gained knowledge in providing service.
- Reviewing all Progress Notes, Court Reports, correspondence and other documentation, ensuring quality and timely submission.
- Performing other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree Required.
- Certifications Required: MSW, LMSW, or LMHC
- Must have 2 years work experience in Foster Care
- Experience in child welfare/case management strongly preferred.
- Must maintain a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of social work as acquired through professional experience.
- Ability to teach, train, and coach team members
- Ability to work flexible hours - some evenings to support staff needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under stress or in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality.
- Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions. Ability to use MS Office and Connections
- Familiarity with Administration for Children Services (ACS), Office of Children Family Services (OCFS), Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD), and other relevant municipal and state agencies
- Great interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
Desired Skills:
- Experience with Connections
- Bilingual Spanish
