We have a wonderful opportunity for a Community Based Supervisor at our Syracuse, NY location.
Full time position (40 hours) Monday to Friday.
The Community Based Supervisor is responsible for the quality of services to clients and the performance of the Homefinding Specialists and Permanency Specialists in a community based/Residential setting. The Community Based Supervisor supports the Homefinding Specialists and Permanency Specialists in order to meet the needs of clients. The Community Based Supervisor is responsible for the efficiency of the day to day operations of the program including scheduling staff, hiring, training, regulatory compliance (OCFS, OPWDD, OMH, JJS, COA, CMS, etc.,), and safety of youth, families and staff. The Community Based Supervisor coaches Homefinding Specialists and Permanency Specialists and is responsible for the efficiency of day to day operations of the program including scheduling staff, hiring, training, regulatory compliance and safety of youth, families and staff. The Community Based Supervisor conducts Individual and group supervision of Homefinding Specialists and Permanency Specialists reviews Home studies and all related assessments as part of the foster parent certification process, in partnership with the Homefinding staff of Cortland County and Onondaga County DSS.
- Communicates, supports and links Hillside’s mission, vision, values, goals, and strategies to everyday work and establishes clear, meaningful, challenging, and attainable objectives and expectations that are aligned with those of the organization.
- Coaches Homefinding Specialists and Permanency Specialists and is responsible for the efficiency of day to day operations of the program including scheduling staff, hiring, training, regulatory compliance and safety of youth, families and staff.
- Works with a cross-section of multi-disciplinary treatment teams, and is tasked with assessing and addressing the permanency needs of children/youth, and/or partnering with families who want to provide permanency for children/youth.
- Responsible for supports for youth and families enrolled in services within the IFC.
- Coaches staff to create strength-based permanency plan that includes home visits and assessments, identifying and coordinating potential permanency resources and other natural supports, recognizing gaps and needs, assessing results and providing on-going communication with the child/youth’s treatment team.
- Aligns the right work with the right people, delegates tasks according to people’s strengths and interests and ensures that staff has the skills and resources to be successful.
- Supervises Homefinding Specialists and Permanency Specialists to ensure delivery of comprehensive family driven services and quality foster parent training within the communities they serve.
- Conducts Individual and group supervision of Homefinding Specialists and Permanency Specialists
- This description is not exhaustive and employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a human services related area of study and a minimum of 2 years of human services experience are required. Will consider Associate’s Degree with prior supervisory experience and at least five years of experience in the child welfare/related field
$22.01 Minimum Rate per hour, $33.01 Maximum Rate per hour, based on experience.
Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating great opportunities for our Agency, our people, and to those whom we serve. We offer a competitive benefits package to include very generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan, just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! You’ll be working with great people and great clientele where you can truly make a difference. Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us. You’ll be so glad you did!
EOE/AA Disability/Veteran
