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Article Title: Social Worker – Visit Coaching Supervisor

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Join our Team! Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, is currently seeking a full-time (40 hours/week; benefits eligible) Social Worker- Visit Coaching Supervisor.  The Visits Coaching Supervisor will support a team of Visit Coaching Workers (VCWs) who will work closely with DHHS to meet the needs of families. The Visit Coaching Program focuses on the strengths of families and the unique needs of children in order to promote successful reunification. Team members will utilize on-the-job specialized training to ensure that families and children experience positive outcomes.

Location: Bangor, Maine

Visit Coaching Supervisor Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the Visit Coaching Program and VCWs comply with all contract and program guidelines.
  • Provide direct supervision to a team of bachelor level Visit Coaching Workers (VCWs).
  • Implement training in an empirically supported national visit coaching model and assist the VCWs with implementation and fidelity.
  • Assist in maintaining quality personalized care given to families at their time of highest need
  • Create a positive culture for the program, working to sustain productive collaboration and partnerships with family, DHHS, and resource parents.

 Visit Coaching Supervisor Requirements:

  • Credentialed as a LMSW, LCSW, or LMSW-CC.
  • Must have strong leadership abilities, interpersonal effectiveness, organization skills, and computer knowledge.
  • Have previous documented experience working with children and families.
  • Have reliable, insured transportation and have proof of automobile insurance.
  • Night and weekend hours may be necessary.
  • Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.

Excellent Benefits Package: (benefit eligible)

  • 14 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!)
  • Paid Time off-3 Days upon hire
  • Paid training for all required certifications
  • Dental/Health/Vision
  • Retirement Plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness Incentives

The salary range for this position starts at $60,119 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Those with related education and experience are encouraged to apply. 

In addition to an application, please provide current resume and cover letter indicating the reasons for your interest in the position.

Applications will be accepted until Friday September 8th.

Penquis offers an excellent benefits package, competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework.  Join our team by applying on line at www.penquis.org or contact us at 973-3500 (TDD: 973:3520) or by email at employment@penquis.org  to request an application and job description.  

In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a tobacco and smoke-free workplace.

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