PRS Clinical Supervisor

Position Summary

The PRS Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day oversight and supervision of the intensive case management team in charge of providing Level Three (3) Post Release Services (PRS) pursuant to a grant from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). PRS Level 3 post release services focuses on intensive In-Home engagement services and works in stabilizing the family unit utilizing trauma-informed and intensive case management while connecting with community-based services to address concerns that require long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's Mission, Values and Philosophies.
• Responsible for ensuring staff compliance with ORR's HS/PRS services provision including support in the assignment of HS/PRS referrals and direct case assignments.
• Assist in the safe deployment of staff to designated areas within the region.
• Ensure staff completion of home studies by HS case workers within ORR's designated timeframes.
• Support hiring and training new case managers to properly conduct home studies.
• Supervise the work of direct staff and case workers/case managers.
• Provide oversight of in-home intensive PRS services for children placed in a family requiring additional support for specific challenges or special circumstances.
• Adhere to ORR Policy and Cooperative Agreement requirements to provide PRS Level 3 services.
• Effectively train, provide guidance and mentorship to direct staff on best practices.
• Ensure excellence in HS documentation and HS/PRS compliance.
• Establish working relationships with community-based organizations responsible for social services.
• Provide and foster amongst PRS Intensive CM III and HS caseworkers a coordinated case management approach.
• Ensure proper reporting and elevation to ORR of timely notifications of concern.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in ORR Policy and Procedures.
• Ensure protection of Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and adhere to confidentiality of information and HIPAA regulations.
• Establish a respectful, supportive workplace environment that promotes NYAP's values.
• Elevate any issues or concerns to NYAP leadership and ORR.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science with clinical experience.
• At least 2 years of postgraduate direct service experience; or a bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of clinical employment experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Licensed to provide clinical supervision.
• Knowledge of local community social services and specialized experience conducting home studies.
• Knowledgeable about family preservation, kinship care, and/or general child welfare.
• Prior experience with ORR HS/PRS preferred.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
• Active motor vehicle license, reliable automobile, a good driving record, and 100/300 insurance coverage.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours.

Physical Demands

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

The qualified candidate will follow a team concept and support agency goals, colleagues and stakeholder liaisons. Candidate must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religious, and racial backgrounds.

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties but rather a reflection of typical work performed in that position.

Job Information

Position Type: Full Time
Experience: 2 - 5 years