Safety & Wellness Supervisor

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Silver Spring, MD USAtime type:
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JRThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The Safety & Wellness (SW) Supervisor oversees programs supporting vulnerable individuals including victims of trafficking, victims of crime, and humanitarian immigrants across the DMV region, empowering individuals to become self-reliant and to overcome barriers. The role supervises a team of staff and provides general support and guidance to other teams, using best practices in social work. The SW Supervisor will provide direct client services in crisis situations, to support the assigned caseworker, and/or to meet short-term counseling needs.

The SW Supervisor coordinates services for vulnerable clients across internal departments and external partners, promotes comprehensive client-centered and culturally responsive care, and contributes to quality assurance and advocacy efforts. They ensure programs are implemented in compliance with grants and social work standards. The SW Supervisor builds and maintains partnerships and represents IRC in local coalitions and initiatives related to safety and wellness.
*** Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
***** Supervision & Team Leadership*
* • Provide direct supervision to staff through regular individual supervision, team meetings and coaching.
• Train and oversee team members in accordance with IRC’s People Manager Standards.
• Ensure staff are trained in core competencies, trauma-informed practices, and crisis protocols.
• Support staff in addressing complex client situations and maintain close communication with other teams regarding complex cases.
• Monitor program implementation, identify emerging needs, communicate issues to management.
• Assist the program manager with data collection, reporting, strategic planning, and program design.
• Specific supervision responsibilities may change as the department grows and changes.
** Direct Service & Client Support*
* • Provide psychosocial support, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health support during urgent situations until appropriate referrals are secured.
• Offer guidance on comprehensive, culturally responsive and client-centered care.
• Advocate for client needs and support pathways towards self-sufficiency and overall well-being.
• Provide direct services to clients in the absence of the assigned staff member
** Compliance & Quality Assurance*
* • Ensure compliance with all funders, agency and programmatic requirements including case documentation, data tracking, and administrative procedures.
• Conduct regular case file reviews to ensure program quality and adherence to standards.
** Partnerships & Community Engagement*
* • Serve as the primary contact point for community partners, maintaining and expanding collaborative relationships that enhance client access to services.
• Maintain a resource guide of community support and resources.
• Attend local forums and initiatives; collaborate with the anti-trafficking coordinator to draft, co-lead and deliver anti-trafficking presentations and training in the community
** Other Duties*
* • Perform other related tasks as assigned.
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* Job Requirements:

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* • Education**:
Master of Social Work required from an accredited university, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) status in the…