Social Services Department Director

2 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Neighborhood Association Full time
Job Description

The Director of Social Services is responsible for the overall management and direction of a comprehensive program of social services for a single men's or women's shelter. The goal is to expeditiously place residents into permanent housing and provide assistance in becoming self-sufficient. Services include assessments, counseling, service planning, and developing and monitoring linkages with programs that provide entitlements and medical, educational, substance abuse, employment, and mental health services.

Responsibilities
  • Provide and ensure delivery of quality services to all clients through direct supervision of a team of Case Managers, Housing Specialists, Recreational Specialist, Social Service Supervisors, Program Coordinator, and Employment Specialists.
  • Coordinate all case management services, including assessments and development and implementation of service plans.
  • Ensure that staff appropriately identifies the needs of the clients, provides appropriate referrals, and ensures case managers follow up with resources.
  • Ensure assessments, service plans, and interactions with the clients are appropriately documented.
  • Act as the point person with subcontractors and/or service providers, including medical providers, mental health providers, substance abuse providers, and employment services providers.
  • Identify changing program needs and program gaps and develop new services, service directions, and/or programs to meet client needs.
  • Ensure all reports are submitted accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for ensuring monthly housing targets are met.
  • Monitor staff time and attendance using the pay com program.
  • Monitor demographic reports to ensure consistency with ILP compliance.
  • Ensure all employees in the Social Services department receive all mandated training and any courses indicated for additional professional growth and development as a department or as individuals.
  • Collect, analyze, and report on departmental statistics as required by NAICA, funding bodies, and regulatory agencies.
  • Organize onsite and offsite training opportunities for professional development of staff.
  • Facilitate weekly meetings with social service staff to address client issues and progress.
  • Ensure adherence to all requisite regulations and NAICA/DHS policies and procedures.
  • Act as a liaison with other department directors.
  • Provide crisis intervention and stabilization as needed.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field with 2+ years of direct social service experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Service or related field with 4+ years of direct social service experience.
  • Associate's degree with 6+ years of direct social service experience.
  • Ability to work some evenings and occasional weekends as needed.
  • Excellent and demonstrated writing ability.
  • Strong assessment, direct practice, counseling, supervision, community outreach, group leadership, and program development experience preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and database management skills.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Ability to solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflicts, and listen.
  • Ability to deal calmly in crisis situations.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively well with diverse groups.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively under pressure.
  • Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and efficient.
  • Maturity, integrity, and sound judgment.


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