PRS Caseworker Supervisor

JOB TITLE

Caseworker Supervisor

PROGRAM

Post Release Services

REPORTS TO

Regional Supervisor

SALARY

$88,173 Annually

LOCATION

Remote VA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE

Five Days per Week, 40 Hours per Week

General Description

The PRS Caseworker Supervisor must have experience with assessments, evaluations, managing cases, and service planning. Candidate must have supervisory experience, be self-motivated, and possess excellent time management skills. Should be solution focused and task-oriented with knowledge of community resources and experience working with diverse populations. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. PRS Supervisor is knowledgeable in connecting and collaborating with local resource providers in providing services for children and their sponsors.

About You

The ideal candidate for our program is a self-motivated and dedicated person who is excited and passionate about helping infants, toddlers, and families grow in development and education. You are also personable, energetic, and empathetic leader who can manage multiple staff, managers, and multiple projects in a prior project in a prioritized manner to meet our internal Urban Strategies goals of all current Post Release Performance Standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master of Social Work (MSW) or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science field with 1-year relevant supervisory experience. This requirement may be substituted by a bachelor’s in one of the aforementioned sciences, plus a minimum of 3 years of progressive employment that demonstrates case management and supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of family preservation, kinship care, trauma informed care, child welfare policies and procedures, and relevant state and federal laws and regulations.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal/written).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to successfully interact with families, caseworkers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry systems.
• A valid driver's license, available to travel to conduct in person visits and to different areas or regions nationally.
• What You’ll Be Doing
• Will carry a small caseload of post release services, as needed.
• Ensure staff comply with US and ORR policies, procedures, and mandated timeframes.
• Responsible for the supervision of staff providing home study and post release services, and oversight of the department for PRS Level I and II Cases.
• Gather and continuously report the progress of expected outcomes and implement improvement strategies.
• Evaluate recommendations made by staff on sponsor’s ability to provide appropriate care and a safe environment for the child.
• Assess, identify, verify, and provide recommendations in areas where additional support, resources, or information may be needed to meet a child’s needs and provisions of a safe environment.
• Provide guidance on trauma informed crisis intervention strategies and services, as needed, or connect family to services to ensure child’s safety and well-being in a crisis.
• Assist in the coordination and scheduling of interviews, home visits, management of caseloads and travel for staff.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, safeguard confidential records, and protect personally identifiable information according to program regulations.
• Identify and report concerns related to children and sponsors, life-changing events and significant incidences to the program administration and ORR. Act as a mandated reporter and report abuse/neglect to child protective services and law enforcement according to the requirements by the state where services are being provided.
• Participate in training, and meetings, and maintain quality improvement initiatives as recommended.
• This role requires travel to provide services, and conduct meetings with staff in surrounding areas in the U.S.
• Related duties as assigned and may be revised as needed to meet program needs.
• About Urban Strategies

Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource, and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.

COMPANY CULTURE

Our work is driven by our three core values:

• Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth.
• Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities.
• Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.

BENEFITS

• Remote work for eligible positions.
• Urban Strategies offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition to these benefits, we provide company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401K matched contributions up to 4%.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position.
• 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays.
• Every teammate gets long and short-term disability-free.
• Positions that require laptops, the company provides one.
• Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.

PERKS

• Meaningful employee engagement programs.

OTHER

• Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.

Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections.

To apply:

Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers [http://www.urbanstrategies.us/careers]

Contact us with any questions at Recruiting at symbol urbanstrategies.us [Recruiting@urbanstrategies.us]

Equal Opportunity Employer