Interim Social Work Supervisor

Crittenton is seeking a qualified and experienced Interim Social Work Supervisor to provide leadership and operational support to the social work department during a temporary period of extended staff absence.

JOB TITLE:                             Interim Social Work Supervisor

REPORTS TO:                        Director of Clinical Services

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:       Yes

STATUS:                                 Full-time, exempt

RATE OF PAY:                       $2,400 biweekly

ANTICIPATED DURATION: Temporary assignment, expected to last approximately 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on organizational needs.

Who we are:

Now in our 123^rd year of service to the Charlotte community, Crittenton is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower women and children through education, health, residential care, and supportive services.  We envision ending the generational cycle of poverty and trauma, creating better tomorrows.  We’re nationally accredited and guided by a trauma-informed model of care to make our clients feel safe, supported, and empowered. 

www.crittentonofnc.org

Working here:

Crittenton is proud to be among the growing number of employers who are investing in their employees’ overall health, wellness, and job satisfaction by observing a 32-hour workweek for most full-time employees.

Benefits:

Crittenton offers an innovative and competitive benefits package designed to enhance our employees’ work-life balance and support employee well-being.  These benefits include:

• 32-hour workweek (plus on-call duties)
• Complementary meals during working hours

Important Information Regarding the Interim Position

This is a temporary, interim position created to provide leadership and operational coverage during a period of extended staff absence. The position is expected to remain in place for the duration of the temporary staffing need and is not intended to represent a permanent change to the department's organizational structure.

The anticipated duration of the assignment is approximately six months; however, the actual duration may vary depending on organizational needs. Crittenton will provide appropriate notice regarding the conclusion of the interim assignment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises social work team which includes case assignment, establishing performance objectives and conducting regular supervision and performance reviews.
• Participates in weekly Treatment Team clinical meetings to assist in development, implementation and revision of individual treatment plans; monitors progress toward treatment goals.
• Coordinates and supervises interns in field placement.

• Trauma focused treatment planning incorporating resident, family, and direct service staff input.
• Trauma informed individual, group, and family counseling and Assessment using motivational interviewing skills.
• Coordination of continuum of care for each resident.
• Consultation with direct service staff regarding resident issues.
• Participation in developing and implementing program needs including ARC program.
• Complete paperwork responsibilities including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in the documentation committee that audits charts for quality assurance and improvement purposes.
• Participate in the PQI Committee which reviews agency policies, paperwork, and general issues and develops ways to make things work more efficiently.
• Lead social work responsibilities for all residential programs.
• Provide support for foster care clients during court sessions.

• Intervenes in problem behaviors by utilizing crisis intervention and redirection skills.
• Participates in a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education activities annually
• Attend meetings as appropriate and meet regularly with supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision
• Maintains professional ethics as outlined in the NASW code of ethics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience in a residential program, mental health program, group home or mobile crisis program.
• Experience in training and supervising staff.
• Must have clean driving record and valid driver license.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to be on-call on a rotating basis.
• Must be CPR certified within 30 days of hire.
• Commitment to Florence Crittenton Services’ mission, goals and values.

Education & Experience:

Master of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work and at least three years of experience in a supervisory role. 

The following are representative of the essential job functions and physical requirements necessary to perform this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments using trauma-informed and motivational interviewing approaches.
• Supervise, train, evaluate, and support social work staff, including providing coaching, feedback, and corrective guidance as needed.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized trauma-focused treatment plans incorporating input from residents, families, and direct service staff.
• Provide trauma-informed individual, group, and family counseling services to residents across residential, maternity, and foster care programs.
• Coordinate and monitor each resident’s continuum of care, including internal services and external referrals.
• Provide clinical consultation, guidance, and behavioral support to residential and direct service staff.
• Conduct crisis intervention assessments and provide on-call clinical support to residential staff on a rotating basis.
• Lead social work services across residential programs, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to best practices.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, treatment team discussions, and program development efforts.
• Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and timely, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and court-related documentation.
• Participate in quality assurance, documentation review, and Performance & Quality Improvement (PQI) activities.
• Provide clinical support and advocacy for foster care clients during court sessions as required.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards in accordance with NASW and ACA codes of conduct and agency policies.
• Engage in ongoing training, professional development, and continuing education as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while providing counseling, completing documentation, and attending meetings.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility to meet with residents and staff.
• Ability to use hands and fingers for writing, keyboarding, and use of electronic health record systems and office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with residents, families, staff, courts, and community partners.
• Ability to observe, assess, and respond appropriately to client behavior, emotional states, and crisis situations.
• Ability to drive agency or personal vehicles safely for court appearances, meetings, trainings, or client-related activities, in accordance with agency policies.
• Ability to manage work demands that may include emotional intensity, crisis response, and flexible scheduling, including evenings and on-call responsibilities.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Crittenton will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Crittenton is dedicated to diversity in our staff and our work.  An Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to inclusivity in our hiring practices and we encourage members of all groups and communities to apply for this position.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.  It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Salary : $2,400