Social Work Manager / Clinical Manager

Make an impact with families and young children and join a team that is dedicated to your growth! We are seeking an experienced people manager with a social work or clinical background to provide direct service and lead our on-site family practice team in NYC.

About Room to GrowRoom to Grow uses a two-generation, preventative, and strengths-based approach to engage families and their children, from birth to 3 years old. Parents and caregivers partner with program staff to develop strategies to support their child's development, select the baby and toddler items that their child needs, and connect with community resources. Families join the program during pregnancy and continue until their child’s third birthday, attending visits every 3 months with their child at Room to Grow’s warm, welcoming Family Centers.

Who Our Family Support Team Manager Is:Mission AlignmentYou are excited about supporting families with children from birth to age 3 years oldYou demonstrate a dedication to equity and inclusion in all aspects of work and recognize the practice implications of the cultural, familial and social systems that influence and affect caregivers and childrenDirect Practice & Practice SupportYou have a strong working knowledge about how to lead family-driven conversations and develop long-term, meaningful relationships with parents and caregivers to talk through the challenges and joys of early parenthood You motivate and engage your team to consistently offer high-quality, positive experiences for participating familiesYou use your clinical engagement skills to promote family growth and wellness through conversations about topics like family priorities, child development, child sleep habits, systems of social support, etc. People ManagementYou use your people management skill sets to provide ongoing support and clinical supervision to your team as they navigate and overcome challenges in their practice and program implementationProfessionalism & ValuesYou can toggle between daily program activities (ex: direct family practice, staff support) and broader programmatic considerations (ex: evaluating program efficiencies and systems) to ensure that the program and team are meeting their goalsYou are a self-motivated, growth-oriented person who thrives in collaborative work environments, while being open to continued peer and manager support and training around our particular family practice

What Our Family Support Team Manager Needs:Fluency in Spanish and English requiredAdvanced experience in child development, social work, mental health or related field or graduate degree (e.g. MSW, MA) preferredState licensure preferred when applicable (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, CEIS)A passion for coaching and mentoring othersExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsHighly organized, resourceful, and solutions-oriented mindsetExperience with documentation in an electronic data-capture system (e.g. Salesforce)Desire to continuously seek knowledge and best practices in the fields of people management, early childhood, child development, and parenting

This position is full-time and in-person at our South Bronx Family Center.

Compensation and BenefitsRoom to Grow offers a collaborative work environment, support with scheduling and client communications, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including:8+ weeks of paid time off per yearMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA403(b) retirement savings with matching programQuarterly wellness reimbursement up to $150 per quarterSo much more! Salary and benefits will be competitive for our field and commensurate with experience. Room to Grow is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Reasonable AccommodationsWe are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We encourage you to share any required accommodations with april.beakley@roomtogrow.org and elise.spector@roomtogrow.org, who will treat your requests as confidentially as possible.

Diversity, Equity, and InclusionWe view differences between individuals (e.g., race, gender, age, cultural heritage, physical ability, education, beliefs, and lifestyle) as an asset. We celebrate what makes us unique and strive to create an inclusive environment for all. We are focused on fostering a culture of empowerment in an effort to better understand and serve the multifaceted cultures and identities of all of those within the Room to Grow community.

At Room to Grow, our DEI efforts focus on uplifting the experiences and perspectives of underrepresented groups and doing the work that draws out the best in all of us.

To ApplySubmit your application via Room to Grow’s career portal.