Supervisor of Permanency

Job Details: Job Location: New York, NY 10039, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $6,630,000.00 - $7,385,969.00 Salary, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, POSITION: Permanency Supervisor of Foster Care REPORTS TO: Director of Family Foster Care CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time (Management Team) EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT: Exempt

ANNUAL RANGE: $66,300.00- $73,859.69

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Permanency Supervisor ensures the execution of a quality service plan that promotes safety, permanency, behavior management, and therapeutic developmental support for children with complex needs. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Ensure compliance with local, state, and Federal rules and regulations, including but not limited to HIPAA Oversee tracking systems of programmatic performance targets and other reporting measures Attend all Interdisciplinary Team Meetings for Children's Services Assume on site administrative responsibility for designated units as required Participate with Director of Family Foster Care in hiring process Alert Director of Family Foster Care to programmatic needs Evaluate staff performance during selection period and annually Develop and monitor appropriate service plan for all cases Participate in service plan reviews and Family Team Conferences (FTC) Monitor case records documentation and timeliness Review progress notes, court reports, FASPs, permanency reports and Service Plans of assigned Case Workers Monitor compliance (timely submission) with Connections expectations Coordinate team meetings, supervision, and ensure opportunities for staff professional development Attend consortium meetings as appropriate to discuss city, state, and federal child welfare issues and policies. Communicate the Agency's vision, policies, and procedures to the staff and report program concerns to the Director of Family Foster Care. Work in collaboration with other departments, agencies, systems and institutions to maximize scarce resource Regularly assess the safety and well-being of all clients being served Ensure quality assurance and excellence in service provision Other duties as required by direct supervisor or needs of the program/agency On Call-24 hours SUPERVISES: Reunification Specialist Adoption\Kingap Specialists Volunteers when needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Strong communication and writing skills Ability to work collaboratively with consumers and co-workers Knowledgeable in working with foster care youth and children and families at-risk Superior organizational skills and an ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience and facility working with Microsoft Office Applications and OCFS Connections Understanding of social services theories and systems Knowledge of city and state regulations Ability to use problem-solving and analytical thinking skills EDUCATION: Master's degree in social work or equivalent in human services or related field EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years' working experience in foster care or related field Minimum one year supervisory/management experience SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to manage time effectively, multi-task and determine priorities Ability to work flexible hours as needed Ability to effectively express ideas using speech, listening and writing skills to influence others and convey Program purpose and goals Ability to establish a systematic course of action to accomplish specific objectives, determine priorities and allocate time and resources effectively Ability to make appropriate decisions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of families Ability to represent the Agency with respect to program development and implementation Ability to effectively meet and communicate face-to-face with agency stakeholders Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision Ability to be able to ensure staff receive ongoing supervision & training Ability to take disciplinary action promptly, impartially and consistently when necessary Must demonstrate ability to work with a diverse population, and behaviors Must be able to manage and direct staff effectively Ability to navigate throughout New York City using public transportation and/or have a valid New York State driver's license and access to a motor vehicle Ability to work collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties to accomplish overall organization objectives Ability to improve the skills of others by identifying areas of performance strengths and develop opportunities, through mentoring and coaching, to develop staff for longevity at LSSNY Bilingual (Spanish)a plus

DATE REVISED: 9/18/2026

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