Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Arc Baltimore
Job overview
The Foster Care Clinical Supervisor at The Arc Baltimore supports and supervises social work staff, ensuring clinical and therapeutic interventions align with family-centered, child-focused service delivery.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves providing supervision and training to social workers and foster parents, overseeing case management and documentation, participating in placement processes, being on-call for staff support, conducting performance evaluations, and engaging in agency committees and community advocacy.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a generous benefits package including holidays, vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, vision coverage, FSAs, disability and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts.
Experience and skills
Requires a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland with a Master's in Social Work, at least two years post-graduate clinical experience, eligibility to serve as a Social Work Supervisor, background checks, a valid Maryland driver's license with clean record, and insurance; experience with youth and families is preferred.
Career development
The job includes opportunities for ongoing clinical education, leadership in supervisory roles, and participation in agency committees and community advocacy groups, supporting professional growth.
Work environment and culture
The Arc Baltimore values inclusivity, equal employment opportunity, and a supportive work environment with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering both office and community-based work settings with some travel and flexible hours.
Company information
The Arc Baltimore is a longstanding organization since 1949 providing comprehensive support services for people with developmental disabilities, including employment training, residential services, foster care, advocacy, and assistive technology.
Team overview
The supervisor leads and supports social work staff and foster parents, working closely with treatment teams and agency committees to deliver coordinated care and services.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Baltimore with office and community-based work, requiring travel within the Baltimore/Metropolitan area and some evening and weekend hours.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its leadership in clinical supervision within a mission-driven organization focused on developmental disabilities, with responsibilities including on-call support, training, and community advocacy involvement.
Company overview
The Arc Baltimore is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They provide a range of services including employment training, residential support, and family resources to enhance the quality of life for their clients. Founded in 1949, The Arc Baltimore has a long history of advocacy and community involvement, making money primarily through government funding, donations, and grants. Their mission focuses on promoting inclusion, independence, and the rights of people with disabilities.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your clinical supervision experience and ability to support social work staff in a family-centered, child-focused service delivery model, aligning with The Arc Baltimore's mission.
Highlight your licensed LCSW-C credential, post-graduate clinical experience, and supervisory eligibility in Maryland, as these are critical qualifications for this role.
Apply through multiple channels including The Arc Baltimore's corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant social work job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current clinical supervisors or social work staff at The Arc Baltimore; use ice breakers like commenting on their commitment to family-centered care or asking about their experience with foster parent training programs.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'clinical supervision,' 'family-centered approach,' 'case management,' 'treatment foster care,' and 'Maryland LCSW-C' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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