WORKING WITH US At The Jewish Board, we don’t just make a difference – we make a bigger difference as we serve 45,000 New Yorkers every year. Join our dedicated team that’s been helping communities across New York City for almost 150 years and see just how big of a difference you can make. IF YOU JOIN US, YOU'LL HAVE THESE GREAT BENEFITS: • Generous paid time off in addition to 15 agency holidays and 15 sick days • Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans • Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness • Free continuing education opportunities • 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension • Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation • 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program • Life and disability insurance • Diversity, equity, and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join, including Confronting Structural Racism (COR), Coalition Against Anti-Semitism (CAAS), and the LGBTQ Steering Committee. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Senior Director provides leadership and oversight for assigned Preventive Service Programs. He/She has responsibility for the clinical, operational, fiscal and administrative functioning of assigned programs. The Senior Director supervises assigned Program Directors and works closely with program staff and other preventive directors. He/She supports and implements the agency’s initiatives and projects; this includes continuous quality improvement outcomes work. Depending on the size and structure of assigned programs, the Senior Director may also function as the Program Director of 1 or more Preventive Service Program(s). The Senior Director will work effectively with State and other regulatory bodies, community providers and internal agency programs. CORE COMPETANCIES Strong interpersonal and team building skills Ability to work under pressure in a calm and reassuring manner Advocate for racial, cultural and gender equity Work from a strength based perspective with families and staff Ability to identify gaps in services and develop plans to address them Knowledge of child welfare and at least one model intervention Strong clinical, risk assessment and safety planning skills Knowledge of budgets and effective operational and administrative strategies KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide ongoing supervision to assigned directors.Visit program sites to monitor compliance with regulatory standards and staff wellbeing.Collaborate with inter agency departments on programmatic, fiscal and human resources related issuesEnsure programmatic systems are in place to meet client service delivery needs.Assists programs in utilizing established, effective interventions to achieve defined and meaningful outcomesProvides leadership and vision to assist programs in achieving goals, continually improving performance and meeting challenges proactively and effectivelyPeriodically review chart documentation to ensure progress notes meets regulatory standards Ensures appropriate training and supervision is provided to all staff; may develop and provide trainingRespond to opportunities to expand service delivery options.Help develop and implement new programs, projects and initiativesEnsures relationships with partners and community groups (family voice) are established and maintained.Ensures compliance with internal and external policies, procedures and regulationsEnsures development and adherence to program budgets and maintains programs’ fiscal viabilityResponsible for risk management, including identifying, addressing and tracking high risk in clients and program operationsPerforms all other duties assigned.EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED: Master’s Degree in in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or a related subject area. NYS Clinical License, including LMSW, LCSW, LCAT, LMHC, or LMFT. LCSW preferred. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 3 years of experience as a Director OR 5 years of experience as an Assistant Director or like title in a child welfare program AND 3 years of experience as a Supervisor in a relevant setting, preferably preventive services or in a program utilizing an EBM used by preventive services