The Senior Manager, Birth Parent Services will supervise birth parent social workers. Responsibilities include working with birth parents in the options counseling, permanency planning and adoption process, individual counseling, writing psychosocial histories, visiting clients in hospital and community, discharging babies from hospital, facilitating selection of and meetings with adoptive parents, assisting in placement and/or return of infants, referral to community support services. The Senior Manager will conduct outreach, education, training at hospitals and agencies that serve expectant parents. Work closely with Program Director to implement department goals. This is an in-person position with annual salary range of $75,000-$80,000 commensurate with experience. II. Key Performance Indicators · Supervise the coordinator, Birth & Expectant Parent Services and any MSW interns as directed · Provide birth parent outreach, education and training to professionals at local hospitals, clinics and social services · Provide “options counseling” to pregnant and postpartum woman considering adoption for their newborns and young children · Visit clients in the hospital and at home, as needed · Represent the agency at hospital and discharge babies from hospitals to the agency’s interim care program · Determine client’s need for services and make referrals to resources outside of the agency · Gather bio-psycho-social background information, formulate assessments and write histories · Write case notes in client database and maintain up-to-date case records · Educate clients on best practices in adoption. Guide clients in planning, including making hospital plans, matching with adoptive families, reviewing legal documents and securing an optimal post surrender contact plan · Provide therapeutic counseling to individuals and families · Participate in placement and return of infants · Provide short term supportive and bereavement counseling to clients who have placed a child · Participate in answering birth parent inquiry calls to agency’s 24-hour, toll free birth parent telephone line · Actively participate in weekly supervision with direct Supervisor · Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor III. Education & Experience • MSW from an accredited school of social work, • A minimum of two years MSW experience, • NYS license to practice social work, • Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, • Experience in adoption and/or pregnancy counselling preferred; must have at least one-year counselling V. Key Competencies · Strong organizational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines · Ability to multitask; strong execution skills; thorough follow through, and attention to detail · Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills · Ability to work in a collaborative environment with various departments, which supports both individual and cooperative work · Ability to work independently at satellite office locations
ABOUT MAXIME'S Maxime’s, the newest private member’s club creation by renowned British entrepreneur Robin Birley—also the visionary behind London's esteemed 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s—invites exceptional hospitality professionals to become part of our team. Opened in March 2025 in the historic former Westbury Hotel on Madison Avenue, Maxime’s is a private members club home to four distinct kitchens, each offering a unique culinary experience. Chefs here have the opportunity to work at the highest level across a range of cuisines: • Maxime’s – refined French-Mediterranean fine dining, • El Puma – bold and contemporary Latin American cuisine COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS • Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance., • Generous paid time off programs (vacation and personal days)., • 401k retirement savings plan with company match., • Pre-tax commuter benefits., • Work life and wellness benefit platform., • Discount program offering Retail, Restaurants & Activities discounts., • Freshly prepared Staff Meal whilst on duty., • Uniform and dry cleaning provided., • $2000 refer a friend bonus, • & more! THE ROLE OF CHEF DE PARTIE We are seeking highly motivated Chef de Parties to join our kitchen team at Maxime's. You will be mentored by our Sous Chefs and have the opportunity to learn and create our high-quality dishes whilst ensuring high quality standards are met. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to grow with us in the kitchen and further their culinary goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Working with the freshest, high-quality ingredients and assisting senior chefs in the preparation and execution of quality dishes., • Assisting with daily mise en place and supporting the kitchen team in delivering refined dishes in line with fine dining service standards, • Maintaining the highest standards for health, sanitation, and safety standards necessary in food handling and overall cleanliness. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS) • Minimum of 2+ years' experience working in a similar role., • Strong background in fine dining., • A professional and polished approach to leadership in a busy atmosphere., • Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach., • Culinary trained and professional who is passionate and curious to develop and grow as a Sous Chef., • Stable work experience background., • Food safety certificate., • Well-versed in verbal communication skills., • Passionate, Curious, Sincere, Entrepreneurial, Driven, Empathetic and Highly motivated. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT • Ability to be flexible with job demands and open-minded when being asked to complete tasks., • Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant., • Ability to operate with grace under pressure., • Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing up to 50 pounds., • Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates., • Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day. Maxime’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.
ABOUT THE COMPANY Birley Bakery is the newest opening from the club owner and entrepreneur Robin Birley; owner of prestigious private members’ clubs 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s in London. Birley Bakery is located on the Upper East Side’s Madison Avenue, and aims to create a warm and welcoming environment, inspired by the classic concept of Boulangerie-Patisserie. We will fulfil the need of every household craving exceptional quality, by delivering simple yet elegantly crafted bread, pastries and desserts. POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for a dedicated baker to work in our production site located at the Bronx, with shifts starting from 3:00 AM daily. Key responsibilities include mise en place, mixing doughs, shaping dough for proofing and baking. This is a hands-on role ideal for an experienced baker who enjoys early morning shifts and takes pride in producing high-quality, consistent baked goods. Compensation and Benefits: • $22-$26 /hr, • Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance., • Generous paid time off programs (vacation and personal days)., • 401k retirement savings plan with company match., • Pre-tax commuter benefits., • Work life and wellness benefit platform., • Discount program offering Retail, Restaurants & Activities discounts., • Freshly prepared Staff Meal whilst on duty., • Uniform and dry cleaning provided., • $2000 refer a friend bonus, • & more! Ideal candidate: • Experience as a baker in a bakery or pastry shop, • Strong time management and multitasking skills, • Attention to detail and consistency, • Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain), • Comfortable standing for long shifts and lifting up to 50 lbs Note: Menu evolution may be considered in the future, at the discretion of the executive team. EEO STATEMENT Birley Bakery is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis race, colour, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.