LOCATION
DOROT is headquartered on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and the team works on a hybrid schedule. The Social Work Supervisor will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week and as business needs require. All staff members are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
About Dorot
Founded in 1976, DOROT (“generations” in Hebrew) facilitates a dynamic partnership between older adults, volunteers, and professionals through programs designed to combat social isolation and loneliness and bring the generations together. DOROT is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults in the Jewish and wider community to help them live more independently as valued community members. Compassion and a commitment to excellence are hallmarks of DOROT’s programs and staff. The agency is a recognized innovative leader in mobilizing volunteers and infusing social work into its service delivery model. Our vast offerings of programs are conducted onsite, in the home, remotely and in the community.
About The Constituent & Community Services (ccs) Department
The CCS department provides a range of supportive services that assist older adults in aging in place and connecting to programs and resources that help them to thrive and build vital social connections. The department provides support to a broad spectrum of older adults who range in age from 60 to over 100 and vary in physical mobility from highly active in the community to predominantly home-based. To support our social work model of service delivery, staff in CCS are consulted by colleagues throughout the agency as constituent needs arise. The robust CCS portfolio includes Case Assistance, Information & Referral, Kosher Meals at Home, Friendly Visiting, Home Assessments, and Synagogue Partnerships.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This new Social Work Supervisor position was created to enhance operational excellence, program innovation, and cohesion within the Social Work Supported Programs portfolio. The role includes supervision of a team of social workers whose responsibilities include visiting older adults to conduct psychosocial assessments for DOROT’s in-home programs and in support of their well-being as they age and serving as the assigned social worker for Friendly Visiting matches and contributing to the overall coordination and success of this program. This person will work alongside the portfolio’s Manager to support the implementation of new strategies and policies and uphold compliance to programmatic procedures. DOROT seeks a dynamic and conscientious candidate who exhibits both warmth and positivity when collaborating with their team and other colleagues, demonstrates calm under pressure and effective crisis management, and is comfortable multi-tasking in a complex work environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Inspire, mentor, and provide comprehensive administrative and clinical supervision to a team of social workers, working in collaboration with the Manager to ensure they meet program expectations and goals.
- Be a thought leader for the team by:
- Contributing to development of and incorporating new ideas to increase interest and engagement in Friendly Visiting and other DOROT programs
- Reviewing and enhancing both internal and external program procedures and policies for program efficiency and effectiveness
- Utilizing a strengths-based perspective in individual and team supervisions, in support of professional development for social workers
- Oversee the onboarding process for new older adults interested in the Friendly Visiting program; this includes management of the referral, application, interview, and new volunteer processes
- Carry a caseload of up to 20 matches
- Guide social workers in the planning and execution of Friendly Visiting orientations as well as volunteer focused events
- Provide clinical supervision for LMSW social workers pursuing their LCSW through the state of NY, both within the CCS department and interdepartmentally, as needed
- Collaborate with peers and other departments to enhance overall reach and impact of both the Friendly Visiting and Home Assessment programs:
- With Community Outreach, Volunteer Services and Marketing and Communications for ongoing promotion and recruitment of older adults and volunteers
- With the Program Impact and Evaluation to construct and analyze program surveys and identify areas for program improvement
- With Development on new funding requests, grant deliverables, and funding requests
- Represent DOROT and our program models at professional meetings and conferences and network with local and national agencies/organizations
- Ensure the timely and accurate tracking, review, and maintenance of constituent services and interactions using DOROT’s online database (Salesforce platform); this includes assisting the Manager in reviewing and monitoring monthly/yearly statistics for reports to funders and other audiences
- Supervise interns, office volunteers, and students as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a minimum 3 years of professional social work experience including at least 1 year experience in supervising social workers and interns providing direct services and supports to participants
- Seminar in Field Instruction (SiFi) certified, preferred
- Direct experience with and comprehensive understanding of social work best practices and strong clinical and group facilitation skills, including, but not limited to, strong interpersonal, communication, organization, presentation, and skills
- Knowledge of community resources and benefits and entitlements for older adults
- Experience fostering collaboration and cohesion within a team
- Passion and sensitivity for DOROT’s mission
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, while utilizing effective time management and organization skills
- Experience working with volunteers preferred
- This position requires use of public transportation for occasional visits to older adults’ homes. Travel expenses are covered by DOROT
- Availability to work occasional evening and eight (8) Sundays a year for programs and presentations, Package Deliveries and other activities
- Proficiency with database/information management systems, familiarity with Salesforce a plus, and Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
WHY WORK WITH US
At DOROT, we believe that the power of connection can be transformative. Working with us means that you will have:
- The ability to make an impact. DOROT is a mission-driven organization filled with passionate people focused on having a positive impact on the lives of our clients.
- Generous time off. DOROT offers 20 days of vacation per year, 10 paid Federal holidays and up to as many as 13 paid Jewish holidays, as well as early office closures on Fridays. We also provide fully paid Parental Leave and other generous Leave policies.
- Healthcare benefits. Medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, life insurance, and more. We offer a choice of benefits to ensure that you and your family are taken care of.
- Support to plan for your future. We offer a discretionary 403(b) contribution after your first 2 ¼ years with us with the opportunity for increasing contributions as you stay with us over time.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.
It is the policy of DOROT, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals for employment or advancement without discrimination because of race, color, religion creed, political association, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, pregnancy, handicap disability, genetic, genetic characteristics, or other protected status.
