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Director of Social Services
GCNSSC’s Family Sanctuary Shelter is seeking a Director of Social Services. Will report to the Shelter Director: Duties included but not limited to:
- Supervises and provides leadership and training to social service team member to ensure that they are providing targeted case management assessments, developing care plans, coordinate the delivery of interventions, use of harm reduction approaches; linkage with community resources; identifying permanent housing options.
- Networking with community providers to coordinate care and provide appropriate referrals.
- Providing crisis intervention/Client advocacy as needed.
- Complete daily, weekly and monthly reports and assessments of client charts utilizing CARES and Excel databases to ensure client’s progress as per agency standard.
- Maintaining accurate charts as per agency standard.
- Attending all staff meetings with a mutual goal of contributing to program issues and updates on agency issues.
- Conduct weekly case conferences, case reviews and resolving daily client issues.
- Participates in external meetings with funding agency, community service providers and housing providers.
- Audits client records and ensures compliance with all Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corporation/Department of Homeless Services, regulatory and funding agency policies and procedures, regulations, and requirements.
- Perform monthly chart reviews of each assigned chart using the chart review form.
- Culturally sensitive and able to work with a multicultural client/customer population; ability to work in a non-judgmental manner and foster positive outcomes; able to work as part of a team and maintain professional boundaries.
- Performs all other duties as required.
- Will supervise a small staff of Case Manager and Residential Aides Supervisor
Requirements: Proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) with a minimum of (3) Three years’ experience working in the field of Social Services with the homeless population/Familes.
MSW is required - master’s degree preferably MSW/LMSW Strong organization and planning skills, work management and prioritizing skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving ability, attention to detail and teamwork. Hours are 10:00am -5:00pm, (1) one weekend per month.
Pay: $75K-85K depending on experience
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Ability to commute:
- Flushing Queens, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Schedule
Monday – Friday 10:00am -6:00pm with one weekend a month, Hours may vary for coverage.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- 36 – 31 Flushing Queens, NY - Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work
Benefits We Offer
· PTO starts with 144 hours growing to 260 after five years
· Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans for employees only
· Pre-tax savings plan for TransitChek
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000