- Provide direct supervisor to a team of 4 or 5 colleagues with a focus on moving clients towards permanency.
- Interact with youth and families as a direct line of communication as well as act as a liaison for staff with all other professionals in the field.
- Attend all required meetings, court hearings and mandatory trainings and work groups.
- Track performance measures/outcomes as dictated by contract as well as agency.
- Participate in on call rotation with other supervisors providing the opportunity to support peers during afterhours, weekends, holidays, in the form of in person and phone contacts.
- Provide other supports as indicated by contract or agency requests as they pertain to best practice around Foster Care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Social Work or a comparable human service field.
- MA degree in Counseling, Social Work or a relevant helping profession preferred as due to MO State Regulations, this position cannot be promoted to Lead without a MA.
- Must have 4-6 years of providing case management services.
- Ability to read and interpret documents, ability to write correspondence, ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
- Knowledge of child mental health and trauma informed practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and telephone skills.
- Establish rapport and build professional relationships by supporting staff and clients to engage them in meeting their goals.
- Proficiently use Microsoft Word and Excel, email, internet, and basic typing skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of St. Louis and Greater St. Louis area social service organizations and resources preferred.
- Commitment to customer service.
- Ability to use reason to form conclusions, inferences, and judgments. Ability to apply appropriate critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- This position requires reliable transportation with current and valid insurance as there is a requirement of transporting youth to activities, appointments, etc.
- Adhere to agency rules, policies and procedures including attendance, program/department specific procedures, workplace safety, code of conduct, social media, training requirements, and confidentiality.
- Ability to lift and or/move up to 10-30 lbs.
- Perform work in the office and client homes occasionally.
- Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, & Disability on date of hire
- 401(k) eligibility begins on the first of the month following hire date; eligible for company match after 1 year and 1,000 hours of work
- 10 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
- 40 hours of PTO on date of hire, additional hours after 90 days
- Extended illness leave
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Job Description
Job DescriptionSummary
As an Associate Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to provide educational and mentoring support to frontline colleagues (direct reports), which allows them to cater to the well-being of children and families within the Child Welfare System. The successful candidate will also connect to these same families and play a role in the team's goals and outcomes. This role is part of the Children Permanency Partnership's (CPP) Foster Care program, which includes a consortium of agencies. The Associate Supervisor helps with increasing stability, safety, and well-being using trauma-informed mental practice. The Associate Supervisor will provide direct supervision over an average of 60 clients at any given time.
This position demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision and values of the agency by engaging in respectful, cooperative relationships with customers (i.e., clients, employees and external stakeholders); being accountable for providing services and ensuring safety to customers while empowering customers in achieving the agency's mission.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Epworth is an EEO/AA employer. Consistent with this policy, Epworth embraces diversity and welcomes colleagues and applicants of all backgrounds. Our goal is to empower every day and build a community that is inclusive, drawing upon the strengths of the diversity of our colleagues to exceed the expectations of our clients.
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About Epworth
Founded in 1864, Epworth is a multiservice agency that seeks to empower youth who have experienced trauma to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community. Thousands of youth and families turn to Epworth each year for a full range of services including: therapeutic foster care and case management; residential and intensive treatment; individual/family therapy and comprehensive psychological testing; emergency shelter and longer-term housing services; life skills and vocational training; as well as crisis care and outreach through the Drop-In Center, food pantry, and 24-hour crisis help-line. Epworth is headquartered at 110 N. Elm Ave. in Webster Groves, Missouri and has locations in Normandy and South St. Louis City.
Our Mission
Empowering youth to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community.
Our Vision
A world in which every youth experiences life in all its fullness.
Our Values
Respect: We recognize the inherent worth and promote the well-being of every client and colleague.
Excellence: We offer evidence-based, high-quality programming and provide exceptional care and service.
Community: We cultivate a sense of belonging and solidarity among colleagues and advocate for racial equality and social justice throughout our communities.
