The Lead Post Release Worker is responsible for the supervision of staff providing Post Release Services and the oversight of the Post Release Department. The Lead Post Release Worker reports to the Program Director. The Lead Post Release Worker is subject to work extended hours, weekends, and to be on-call.
Assign caseloads to post release workers. Provide ongoing supervision of case management activities. Provide support, leadership, coaching, development and support to staff. Coordinate and conduct training and onboarding of new staff. Complete biyearly staff shadowings and ensure staff are providing services in compliance with SWK and federal guidelines. Review all post release reports before submission to any stakeholder, ensuring that all concerns have been addressed. Complete individual weekly case review with each Post Release Worker. Maintain a weekly updated list of the status for all cases to ensure that adequate progress has been made and timelines are being upheld. Participate in phone conferences with team members. Maintain confidentiality for all client and program operations. Ensure staff adhere to travel budget and guidelines. Develop corrective action plans or disciplinary memos to address performance issues of post release worker staff in collaboration with Program Director. Carry a small caseload of post release cases, as needed. Review and submit home study reports to ORR by deadlines, as needed. Attend all organizational required training Attend all departmental and program meetings to ensure that up-to-date information is received and/or information of policy changes or practice are adhered t Travel as needed for home visits, trainings and conference. Maintain a safe work environment that is free from distractions. Develop and maintain productive relations with local, state, and federal contacts. Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned. Other duties as assigned. A combination of one of the following: Master's degree in social work or an equivalent degree in behavior sciences or a social service field, with a minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience conducting home studies and working with immigrant populations, and should be knowledgeable about family preservation, kinship care, and/or general child welfare, may include part-time, volunteer or internship experience. Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience. Bachelor's degree in one of the behavior sciences or social service field, with five (5) years of relevant supervisory and case management experience. Must possess excellent organizational, writing, analytical, and processing skills. Should be able to perform conflict resolution or crisis intervention and have excellent communication skills. Must possess excellent time management skills and be flexible to schedule changes. Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows (Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Excel). Maintain a clean driving record and must be eligible to drive on behalf of SWK. Must possess a valid state driver's license, current driver's insurance and have access to reliable transportation. Must be available to travel. Cleared Tuberculosis test results. Cleared background check from appropriate entity. (English/Spanish) Cleared drug test results (this one is for Texas programs only). Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire. Job requires extended periods of sitting; use of various office equipment; traveling by car and plane for extended periods of time.
This is a work from home job where high levels of self-motivation and organizational skills are needed. Employees must have a quiet, private space in which to work at home. The Lead Post Release Worker will work closely with staff in various time zones throughout the United States therefore early morning or after hour work may be needed. Availability to travel will also be needed.
