Social Work Supervisor

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position…

Position: Social Worker Supervisor

The Social Worker Supervisor is creating and maintain a wellness and recovery-oriented environment by using person-first language, respectful documentation, person centered planning, and evidence-based practices to ensure the program provides comprehensive and integrated on-site social service that helps residents achieve their goals and successfully age in place. The Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of the treatment program in accordance with Volunteers of America policies and procedures, program models, funding source standards, and evidence-based practices. The Social Worker is responsible for meeting the highest possible standards of health and safety and provides all needed quality services to residents to meet contractual and regulatory requirements.

Union Commons Bronx is a 15-bed behavioral health supported housing program. To learn more about Volunteers of America-GNY, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/our-services

Location: 1007 Union Avenue • Bronx, NY 10459

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work; Master's degree and a LMSW is preferred, with relevant experience working with individuals or families.

Social Worker Supervisor Principal Responsibilities:

• Meet with residents to provide treatment, conduct psychosocial assessments, and develop individual service plans from intake through discharge in accordance with the program regulations.

• Provide appropriate case management and therapeutic interventions focused on senior services including housing stability, medical and mental health stability, again in place, social isolation, etc.

• Maintain case records and statistics for program.

• Ensure support and education are provided and documented to assist residents in their transition into the community including referrals to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed service.

• Provide ongoing risk assessments, crisis intervention and emergency response to address resident critical incidents.

• Develop community linkages and refer residents to appropriate community providers to address their needs.

• Work closely with hospitals and emergency rooms to coordinate mental health and medical services for residents.

• Supervises assigned staff.

Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Prescription coverage

• Life insurance,

• Retirement plan

• Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)

• Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and rolls over from year to year. In addition:

• Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more…

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

Other details

• Job Family CASE MANAGEMENT

• Job Function Counseling

• Pay Type Salary

• Min Hiring Rate $65,000.00

• Max Hiring Rate $65,000.00

• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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• Bronx, NY 10459, USA