Key Responsibilities
Weekly supervision of assigned staff provide/including
Ensure rigorous organizational compliance with ACS and New York State DSS regulations by overseeing the delivery of high-impact services aimed at achieving expedited permanency, whether through reunification, adoption, or independent living. This is achieved by championing concurrent and early permanency planning, utilizing a family-to-family approach, and maintaining strict oversight of the timely submission of all mandated documentation.
Monitor and participate in Family Team Conferences; observe workers overall relationships with clients and other systems.
Monthly review of progress notes and casework contacts for each caseload: all FASP’s, Permanency Hearing Reports, and all written materials submitted from the agency.
Monthly unit meetings with case planners to disseminate information.
Attendance at manager’s meeting and in-service training.
Handle emergencies for case planners and other supervisors.
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Required Qualifications
MSW or MS/MA in other related human service field and 2-3 years post master’s experience.
Good verbal and written communication skills are essential
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Good Communication and Writing Skills
Computer proficient, knowledge of Connections
Supervisory Responsibility
Yes
Work Environment
Field
Corporate Office
Clinic
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full- time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday in Brooklyn or Bronx. Work hours options are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm and 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Benefits & Compensation
Competitive salary structure
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
PTO policy (11 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation & Paid Personal Days)
Remote / flexible work options
Additional Requirements
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required)
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment
