What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Social Services Req-4452 position at BronxWorks?
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 37 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee all program components, including staff orientation, training and development; client assessment, service plan development and progress; relationships with other community-based organizations; and components specific to program
Recruit, train and supervise Assistant Directors , Coordinators and Direct service staff.
Administer personnel policies and procedures
Develop regular communication with contract managers for programs supervised, act as liaison with funding source.
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 to the Department Director and /Executive Director monthly or more frequently as required.
Plan and develop budgets, and work with fiscal staff to ensure the collection of payment from funding source(s) is current.
Monitor fiscal expenses and analyze fiscal reports monthly
Prepare proposals for the development, expansion and continuation of programs in coordination with the Department Director
Hold monthly individual supervision meetings with staff and group meetings as necessary
Act as a link between the administrative office, fiscal department and program staff.
Monitor Staff performance, including performing case review and structured observations
Participate in and encourage staff to become involved in agency events.
Act as Liaison with the community including the area community districts
Perform additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in social work required.
- LMSW required, or the ability to acquire license within 6-months of being hired.
- Minimum of 2-years previous supervisory experience required.
- Experience with quality assurance/improvement, performance measures and program evaluation preferred.
- Working knowledge of resources for housing, children, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance abuse is a plus.
- Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter.
- Bilingual English and Spanish language proficiency preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.
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 1 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.
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.
