What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Supervisor - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LMHC) position at Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY?
MATT URBAN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER OF WNY
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LMHC)
Supervisor: Permanent Supportive Housing Director
Location: Hope Gardens – 58 Oberlin Ave. Buffalo, NY 14211
Education Requirements: Masters in Social Work or related degree with NYS licensure
Experience: Social work, business/administrative, case management, budgeting, computer skills, public-speaking
Additional Requirements: Valid NYS Driver’s License and an insured, dependable vehicle to use for client services and transportation as needed.
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Responsibilities:
- Become an active member of local coalitions and area block clubs in order to maintain the best relationship with neighbors of Hope Gardens. Optimally, involve clients in these activities
- Engage with and educate local employers about our Job Skills Development Program for the assisting clients in maximizing federal, state and local cash and non-cash benefits programs through (1) Thorough benefit screenings for emergency and non-emergency assistance, and (2) Assist client with benefits application
- Maintain a case load and be responsible for items listed in Case Manager Job Description for those clients
- Coordinating and scheduling services and activities working directly with service providers. Services will include, but are not limited to: money management, debt management, credit repair, financial literacy, one-on-one financial coaching, asset development, educational and vocational counseling, and home ownership. Services will be performed by multiple providers and will include classroom and one-on-one counseling formats.
- Supervise services staff including case managers and community health workers
- Work with volunteer/intern to develop and facilitate a tenant’s association group
- Oversee ongoing training of services staff
- Develop, oversee, and maintain therapeutic programming as determined by needs and requests of the residents of Hope Gardens
- Oversee BAS-Net data integrity. Run reports monthly.
- Keeping track of annual or bi-annual requirements i.e. fire drills, safety, CPR, trainings as necessary etc.
- Conduct weekly supervision with staff members
- Collaborate with program director on a regular basis
- Maintain and increase skills in the field through trainings in the agency and/or community
- Ensure shift coverage and share rotational on-call responsibilities
- Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all residents of Hope Gardens
- Be aware of clients’ past experience and be sensitive to any areas of concern, including but not limited to philosophies of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)
- Prepare reports in a timely manner. Case notes entered within 72 hours or less
- Transport clients to appointments. Mileage reimbursement available
- Must work well in a teamwork environment
- Abide by all policies & procedures of Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY and Hope Gardens
- Represent Lt. Col. Matt Urban Center of WNY appropriately in the community
- Other duties, as required
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
