Job SummaryThe Case Planner Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of Case Planners in an Enhanced family foster care program. S/he will play an integral role with assisting Case Planners with the integration of trauma principles into case planning activities. Supervisors must instruct Case Planners on how to apply the trauma response models into the daily casework activities conducted with the child, parent/caregivers and foster parents. Additionally, supervisors must utilize Solutions Based Casework strategy during their interactions with case planners, youth, birth parents, and foster parents. Enhanced Family Foster Care incorporates evidenced-based and evidenced-informed models with case planning activities into one model of family foster care to achieve desired safety and permanency goals in a timely manner.Salary Range:
- Masters: $65,000 to $73,000
- Masters / Language: $67,000 to $75,000
- Masters / License: $70,000 to $78,000
- Masters / License / Language: $72,000 to $80,000
Essential Functions:
- Oversee a unit of 4 Case Planners and a Socio-therapist The unit will be responsible for approximately 40 active cases
- Facilitate the attainment of EFFC goals by supporting and advising appropriate case planning activities
- Coordinate the child welfare and administrative work of Case Planners, stressing the importance of each case adhering to permanency policy and ASFA timelines
- Work closely with TRIPP trainers to ensure staff learns and are able to implement the model within the agency
- Provide group and individual supervision to Case Planners to address case-related issues/themes and review case progress and compliance with EFFC expectations
- Complete necessary case-related and supervisory documentation
- Review and approve all FASPs, progress notes, Court Reports, correspondence and other documentation for quality and timely submission
- Participate in program development and quality improvement activities
- Present at weekly case conferences
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Masters of Social Work or equivalent human services graduate degree
- At least 2 years of documented supervisory and relevant experience
- An understanding and respect for community needs and cultures
- Organizational, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Ability to travel in and around the metropolitan New York City region
- Ability to maintain composure and function well under stress
- Fluency in Spanish, French, Creole, Mandarin, or Cantonese a plus
Benefits: Join the Forestdale Team and Enjoy Excellent BenefitsFour weeks' vacationMedical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance401(k), 7% employer contribution + 2% matchTax-deferred health care/dependent care/commuter plansFlexible ScheduleOpportunities for educational scholarshipsLocation:1 position for 384 Bridge Street Fl.3, Downtown Brooklyn, NY 11201Additional InformationForestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.