Social Work Supervisor - New York, United States - Jewish Association for Services for the Aged

Jewish Association for Services for the Aged
Jewish Association for Services for the Aged
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New York, United States

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Shift Schedule:
Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM


Hours Per Week: 35


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In accordance with the standards of the social work profession and requirements of the funding source, responsible for:

  • Provide supervisory oversight of the case management and on-site programming services rendered by Residential Services programs ESSHI and SARA.
  • Supervision of Resident Service Coordinators and the direct service to clients related to the development and implementation of a written case plan for the provision of the full range of social services as per JASA's HRA Contract for SARA and JASA's NYS DOH Contract for ESSHI.
  • Maintain oversight and monitor the status of all cases identified as elevated risk.
  • Monitoring of staff and case review with regard to ongoing reassessment of client need, monitoring of service efficacy, and appropriate revision of the case plan.
  • Informing Associate Director of emerging issues and/or crisis situations with clients; work with Residential Services staff to develop a plan to resolve the risk.
  • Assist with home visits as identified.
  • Supervise MSW interns if applicable.
  • Represent the agency at community conferences and meetings.
  • Develop and facilitate staff training sessions.
  • Participate in training and unit meetings.
  • Complete required case records, reports and statistics, utilizing computers, if so required.
  • Perform such other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Graduate of an Accredited College or University with a Master of Social Work or equivalent Master's level degree in counseling, gerontology, psychology or related field.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to provide professional supervision and leadership to social work staff.
  • Minimum of three years' postmaster's level experience in social work.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand English. Good writing/record keeping skills.
  • Ability to travel to clients' homes using mass transit and to negotiate any steps and barriers in clients' residences.
  • Understanding and appreciation of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and individual values as they relate to serving clients and families.
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