Social Work Supervisor – Generations I

Summary: The Social Work Supervisor of the Generations I transitional living program oversees the clinical direction of the program. Working a varied schedule, the social work supervisor will be afforded the opportunity to monitor the full and part time support staff as well as monitor the weekend and weekday schedules of the residents. As stated above, the social work supervisor will have supervision duties of the full and part time staff to ensure that services are being rendered in accordance with the 3800 regulations and best practice.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Residential Services, s/he establishes effective relationships with the Department of Human Services (DHS), Community Behavioral Health, Family Court systems, Philadelphia School District, Northern Home’s admissions department and other agency staff and works closely with these parties to ensure quality service delivery. S/he supervises the linkage of the program to effective educational programs for the young mothers, including life skills and parenting techniques.

S/he oversees the work of the Academic Specialist and the weekend support staff to ensure the program meets with regulatory guidelines and has superior service delivery. The Social Work/Supervisor will provide extremely close oversight for first 60 days after admission during their stay and be responsible for discharge planning for the consumer(s) as they get closer to discharge. S/he also assures the program provides the youth with a highly structured and supportive therapeutic community. The Social Work/Supervisor will be familiar with female experiences such as parenting, dating and medical conditions relating to women.

Education: Minimum-Master's Degree in Human Services required. Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred

Experience:

• Two (2) years experience in social service organizations.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience
• Group and Family therapy experience. Teen mother/baby experience preferred

Special Skills: Computer skills including MS Office. Ability to navigate multiple systems.

Other Requirements:

• Current valid driver’s license and the willingness to drive through the five county area
• Requires flexible work schedule, evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to operate a calculator and computer.
  

Other Requirements:

• Excellent working knowledge of clinical issues relating to children, adolescents or families.
• Good working knowledge of the systems that affect the consumers including Childlink, WIC, educational system (public school, higher education, GED programs, etc), health system, and behavioral health system

Contact Information:
Please forward your resume and cover letter to:

Toni Randolph
5301 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Email: trandolph@northernhome.org