Social Worker - The Childrens Center of Hamden
Position: Social Worker
Subject Area: (none)
Job Title: School Social Work Supervisor
Job Location: The Children's Center of Hamden - Whitney Hall School
Beginning: Oct 28, 2024
Deadline: Open until filled **
District: The Childrens Center of Hamden
Hamden, CT 06517
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Job Description:
We are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus and this position is eligible for the Teachers Retirement Board!!!     

POSITION SUMMARY:
The School Social Work Supervisor is responsible for providing equitable access, service delivery and outcomes for youth by providing direct care, leadership and supervision that is consistent with the agency’s mission, policies, and regulatory bodies. The School Social Work Supervisor is responsible for assessing the competencies and job performance of the Social Workers and Interns and providing individualized supervision to promote staff development that results in trauma informed quality treatment and services.

The School Social Work Supervisor interacts with administrative and treatment staff, as well as numerous outside agencies and other professionals. The School Social Work Supervisor will be accountable to the Director of Education. The School Social Work Supervisor is expected to maintain appropriate personal boundaries with all people while on shift. The Manager of WHS Clinical Services is expected to be sensitive to a culturally diverse population. The School Social Work Supervisor will be expected to perform other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications & Licensure:
  • Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), required.
  • Connecticut (SDE) Certification as a School Social Worker (Endorsement #071), required.
  • At least two years’ supervisory experience.
  • Strong diagnostic, clinical and supervisory skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to design and implement therapeutic interventions to promote positive change.
  • Knowledge of child development.
  • Ability to work well independently within a treatment team philosophy. Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bilingual preferred.
Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our employees. Our benefits include:
  1. Health Insurance: We provide a range of health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, to ensure our employees and their families have access to quality healthcare. We also offer 100%. Employer paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance and LD&D.
  2. Retirement Savings: We offer a competitive retirement savings plan, including employer contributions, to help our employees plan for their future and achieve their long-term financial goals.
  3. Paid Time Off: We believe in the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, personal and 13 paid holidays.
  4. Professional Development: We invest in the growth and development of our employees through ongoing training and professional development opportunities, to help them reach their full potential and advance in their careers.
  5. Wellness Programs: We promote a culture of wellness and support our employees' physical and mental well-being through our On-Agency wellness center and other resources to help them thrive both inside and outside of the workplace.
  6. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We provide access to confidential counseling and support services through our Employee Assistance Program to assist our employees with personal or work-related challenges they may face.

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.