Job Overview – Licensed Social Work Supervisor
Compensation: Up to $63,000/year
Location: Brooklyn, NY OR Queens, NY
Schedule: Day Shift (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) or Evening Shift (4:00 PM – 12:00 AM)
TAG MedStaffing is hiring a Licensed Social Work Supervisor in Brooklyn, NY or Queens, NY for our client, supporting street outreach, crisis intervention, and housing placement services for individuals experiencing homelessness. This leadership role supervises a multidisciplinary outreach team while providing direct field support, clinical guidance, and community engagement to connect clients with housing and supportive services. The ideal candidate is a licensed social worker with strong leadership skills and experience working with vulnerable populations in community-based settings.
Responsibilities as the Licensed Social Work Supervisor:
Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and support outreach staff through regular coaching, performance management, and structured supervision.
Community Outreach: Lead street outreach efforts, engage individuals experiencing homelessness, assess client needs, and facilitate connections to housing and supportive services.
Crisis Intervention: Provide clinical leadership during emergency situations, conduct risk assessments, support crisis de-escalation, and coordinate emergency interventions when appropriate.
Case Management Support: Promote best practices in Housing First, Harm Reduction, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care while ensuring quality service delivery.
Community Collaboration: Build relationships with healthcare providers, emergency responders, community organizations, and government agencies to coordinate client care and outreach initiatives.
Program Operations: Monitor documentation, oversee data quality, participate in on-call coverage, and support compliance with organizational policies and program standards.
Qualifications for the Licensed Social Work Supervisor:
Education: Master's degree in Social Work or a related field is required.
Licensure: Active New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license is required.
Experience:Â 1+ Years of supervisory experience in social services, outreach, behavioral health, homelessness services, or a related field is preferred.
Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Housing First, Harm Reduction, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and case management practices is required.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required, and experience with case management databases or similar systems is preferred.
Skills & Attributes: Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and crisis management skills with the ability to work effectively in the field, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and respond to emergency situations. A valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver's license is required, and bilingual English and Spanish is preferred.
Application Notice:Â Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.
