Case Work Supervisor, Park Slope Women's Shelter

Who We Are CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop‑in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug‑free facility. Homeless (often mentally ill and substance‑abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into permanent and/or supported housing. Park Slope Shelter for Women serves 100 MICA women at the Park Slope Armory in Brooklyn. Position: Case Work Supervisor Reports To: Director of Social Services Location: Brooklyn, NY What The Case Work Supervisor Does Communicate effectively with clients, direct reporting staff, peers, supervisors, and funders. Provide training and support to staff and team members regarding psychoeducation, mental health assessments and other techniques (i.e., motivational interviewing). Develop and implement quarterly training sessions for the continued education and professional development of shelter staff. Serve as a liaison and develop linkage agreements with other community-based organizations and local mental health service providers, as necessary. Motivate, coach and counsel direct reporting staff to excel. Ensure that all direct reporting staff completes all necessary case management documentation including housing applications, ILP, and referrals to providers as required. Ensure that all client charting documentation are up-to-date and reflect services provided such as service plans, re‑certifications and psychiatric assessments. Assist with the development of program content to address residents needs related to housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health and employment. Provide assistance, interventions and follow‑up in regards to critical incidents with clients. Encourage teamwork among direct reporting staff as well as among peers. Troubleshoot client and direct reporting staff program problems and make decisions in accordance with program policies, procedures, and protocols. Conduct and document one‑on‑one supervision of direct reporting staff to assess and improve work performance i.e. identify training needs, professional development etc. Overcome resistance to change from clients, direct reporting staff, and supervisors/funders. Administer constructive discipline to direct reporting staff, as needed. Monitor clients' progress toward their goals (dates achieved) and document via progress notes. Review all documentation related to clients' progress for accuracy, completeness, and clarity. Review and sign time sheets. Prepare performance appraisals for direct reporting staff. Conduct chart auditing of client files (i.e., paper and electronically). Ensure staff utilization of electronic database and conduct oversight to ensure data integrity. May prepare marketing materials for the program. May plan, coordinate and facilitate social/peer support events, including group facilitation for clients. Minimum Education/Experience Required 2 years supervisory experience Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.W.) Master’s Degree preferred. Compensation: $70,000 - 72,000 annually. When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization. Status: Full‑time (35 hours per week) or Part‑time (x hours per week) Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays. CAMBA and CAMBA Housing Ventures are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse & inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr CAMBA