Regional Supervisor- Home Study and Post Release Services

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) supports people who have lost or left their homes. For over 100 years, the unwavering commitment of our leadership, team, network of service providers, and advocates has helped redirect the destiny of countless vulnerable lives. In neighborhoods, in Washington, and around the world, we break down barriers and demand justice for refugees and immigrants as they successfully integrate into new communities. We provide essential social and legal services to rebuild productive lives, turning tragedy into prosperity.  We are a purpose driven organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in forced or voluntary migration worldwide and supporting their transition to a dignified life. To learn more about our work, please visit our website at www.refugees.org. This is a remote position.

This position offers a $3,000.00 Hiring Bonus.

OVERVIEW

The Regional Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of supervising a team of six Family Support Specialists (FSS) / Family Support Coordinators (FSC) providing culturally and linguistically appropriate Home Study and Post Release Services (HS/PRS) to unaccompanied children (UC) in USCRI’s HS/PRS program. The Regional Supervisor reports to the Program Manager. 

USCRI has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy.  All employees must be fully vaccinated to work at any / all locations at USCRI.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and supervise staff providing home study and post release services (HS/PRS); 
• Direct and coordinate HS/PRS to unaccompanied children; 
• Review, edit and approve home study and home visits reports;
• Ensure compliance with USCRI and ORR requirements and policies governing the provision of HS/PRS; 
• Coordinate and conduct training and onboarding of new staff;  
• Provide ongoing leadership, direction, development, coaching, counseling, oversight and support to staff to ensure child welfare principles and social work best practices are central components of HS/PRS; 
• Identify partnership opportunities and conduct strategic outreach to local service providers to raise awareness and enhance existing support networks to children and families;
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with key stakeholders; and
• Other duties as assigned.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job duties indicated is not to be an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).   

REQUIREMENTS

• Masters of Social Work or an equivalent advanced degree in a behavioral science (e.g., education, psychology, sociology) or social services field with 3 years of progressive supervisor experience in the fields listed above; an outstanding candidate who holds a bachelor’s degree in social work, a behavioral science, or a social services field and who also has at least 5 years of progressive experience that demonstrates both supervisory and case management experience may be considered;
• Experience conducting home studies and writing professional, through assessment reports; 
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with case management, home placements, and child welfare;
• Excellent judgment and leadership ability; must be able to make independent decisions which ensure that outstanding services are being provided within necessary timeframes, and that the team and team members are complying with all required policies and procedures; 
• Extensive knowledge of community resources, particularly for individuals without legal status;
• Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance, a clean driving record, and personal transportation;
• Ability to prioritize duties independently, think strategically, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to work well independently and to lead a team;
• Supervisory experience is highly preferred;
• Fluency in Spanish; 
• Some travel required;
• Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to comply with mandatory state reporting requirement for child abuse and neglect;
• Candidate must have dedication to the human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers and displaced people;
• Candidate must pass a criminal background check that includes past history of conviction of child and sexual abuse;
• Possess or be able to obtain CPR and basic first aid certification;
• Demonstrated support of USCRI’s values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace;
• Covid-19 vaccination card required.