Supervisor EFFC - Staten , NY

Description About Us

For over 175 years, Seamen’s Society has been dedicated to helping children survive, thrive, and succeed. Our programs provide critical support to vulnerable children and families, and we are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join us in making a difference.

If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your work truly matters, we invite you to be part of our mission. With opportunities in Brooklyn and Staten Island, we offer competitive salaries, career growth potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Seamen’s Society for Children and Families is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Take the next step in your career and help create brighter futures for children and families, apply today!

The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day functions of the Enhanced Family Foster Care case planning unit. Responsible for providing social work guidance, coordination, supervision to a Parent Advocate and a team of Case Planners. Works from a team-oriented approach and structure to ensure the delivery of high-quality and responsive services to all families within their unit.

• Provides weekly supervision to a core team of 4 Case Planners and 1 Parent Advocate
• Facilitates the goal-oriented Family Case Plan ensuring input from all members of the family as well as assigned staff
• Actively collaborates with supporting departments to ensure the delivery of service matches the immediate needs of the family
• Manages staff work hours and schedules, including ensuring PTO and remote work coverage
• Actively reviews family permanency plans with a lens toward safe and timely reunifications
• Directly intervenes on any high-risk cases or concerns
• Provides case coverage in the absence of staff
• Actively participates in monthly QA/QI meetings, Safety Reviews, Permanency Reviews, and other relevant case planning focused meetings
• Ensures the timely entry and quality of all case notes entered by the team
• Ensures the timely completion and quality of all relevant reports including FASPs, Permanency Hearing Reports, Court Reports
• Actively prepares staff for family court proceedings, family team conferences, and other externally case driven meetings
• Works with the team to ensure that all Family Team, Placement Preservation, Goal Change, Reunification Conferences and Parent to Parent Conferences are scheduled and held as appropriate
• Ensures timely and transparent staff evaluations with a lens toward ongoing development

• Microsoft 365 proficiency and knowledge of Connections
• Team player with strong planning, organizational, and follow-up skills
• Ability to manage and supervise all staff.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems

• MSW or related degree with prior supervisory experience in child welfare required. LMSW preferred
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Due to the nature of the work environment work hours will be based on the needs of the program and may vary.
• Our Agency operates in 2 locations:
  Staten Island and Brooklyn. The ability to travel between sites may be necessary.
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned within the scope of the position

At Seamen’s Society for Children and Families, we value our team members and are committed to providing a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented work environment. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being:

• Extensive Training & Career Development – Gain hands-on experience with comprehensive training programs to enhance your skills and career growth.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays – Maintain a healthy work-life balance with our comprehensive PTO package, including: 13 paid holidays throughout the year, Half-day Summer Fridays to make the most of the season, Ample vacation, personal, and sick time so you can recharge and focus on what matters most. Your well-being is a priority for us. Take time to rest and…