What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Of Social Services position at Project Redirect?
Job Description
The Director of Social Services is responsible for the overall management and direction of a comprehensive program of social services.
Program Goals:
- Expeditious placement of residents into permanent housing
- Providing assistance in becoming self-sufficient
Services Include:
- Assessments
- Counseling
- Service Planning
- Linkages with programs that provide entitlements, 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 staff appropriately identifies client needs, provides appropriate referrals, and ensures case managers follow up with resources
- Act as the point person with subcontractors and/or service providers
- Identify changing program needs and program gaps, and develop new services, service directions, and/or programs to meet client needs
Requirements:
- Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field with 2 years of direct social service experience
- Bachelors degree in Human Service, or related field with 4 years of direct social service experience
- Associates degree with 6 plus years of direct social service experience
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to lead our Social Services department at Project Redirect.
