Social Work Supervisor (Resident Services) - Jewish Association Serving the Aging : Job Details

Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PMHours Per Week: 35DUTIES 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' post-master's level experience in social work.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand English. Good writing/record keeping skills.
• Computer literate, with knowledge of current Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications, plus significant experience performing Internet-based research
• 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.