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Director of Social Services

1 month ago


New York, United States BronxWorks Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 60 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.


Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work and a LMSW license required
  • A minimum of three years supervisory experience preferred
  • Proficiency in English required, proficiency in a second language preferred
  • Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile, and copier equipment


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee all social services at the facility, which includes providing guidance and supervision to the Case Management Supervisor, the Childcare Coordinator, and the Afterschool Coordinator.
  • Serve as the supervisor for two Housing Specialists
  • Provide supervision to three LMSW Client Care Coordinators
  • Manage staff in the Early Childcare Education and After School Programs for children at the facility
  • Provide direct services to a diverse client population
  • Maintain case records and statistics for program
  • Assist the Residence Director in recruiting and training direct service staff
  • Administer personnel policies and procedures under the guidance of the residence director
  • Hold monthly supervision meetings with staff supervised
  • Develop regular communication with contract managers for programs supervised and act as liaison with funding sources
  • Ensure all programs meet contractual goals and reporting requirements
  • Monitor program progress and submit all required reports to funding sources, including government and private sources
  • Submit internal progress reports on a monthly basis, or more frequently as required
  • Plan and develop budgets, and work with Residence Director and fiscal staff to ensure that collection of payment from funding source is current
  • Monitor fiscal expenses and analyze fiscal reports on a monthly basis
  • Prepare proposals for the development, expansion and continuation of programs in coordination with Department Director and the Residence Director
  • Monitor staff performance, including performing case reviews and structured observations
  • Participate in, and encourage staff to become involved in agency events
  • Act as liaison with the community including the area community district
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by manager

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
  • Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
  • Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
  • Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
  • Ability to travel for a minimum of | mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.
  • TB Test required within the first 120 days of employment


BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.


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