Social Worker Team Leader

Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION / PURPOSE :

Supervise the delivery of services provided by Client Care Coordinators (Social Workers) to enhance existing services to homeless families. This includes the completion of a thorough assessment, and the development and completion of a bio-psychosocial for each family upon intake, crisis intervention, counseling, client advocacy, and referrals to government and / or community-based resources. If needed, this individual will ensure that recommendations of achievable goals be implemented on each family’s service plan, leading to permanent housing, and strengthening the overall permanency outcome for clients in shelter.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of New York upon hire or within three (3) months of hire
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in social services, counseling, crisis intervention, family services, preventive services, housing services, or homeless services
• At least two years of supervisory experience in social services, counseling, crisis intervention, family services, preventive services, housing services, or homeless services
• Knowledge in three or more of the following areas :

Experience in supervision of social workers

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

CLIENT CHARTS / STAFF COMPLIANCE :

MEASURABLE AREAS :

Completion of DHS Monthly Metrics.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

PRINCIPAL RELATIONSHIPS :

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (including Physical Demands) :

EEO Statement – Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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