What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Programs, Transitional Housing, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island position at Social Work PRN?
Description
Multiple full-time, permanent positions available in Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.
The Assistant Director, Programs, Transitional Housing is responsible for supporting the 24 / 7 operations including overseeing clinical and case management services. The Assistant Director supervises clinical and case management staff and with guidance from the Director, provides support to subcontractors providing security, medical, psychiatric, and food services. The Assistant Director helps to ensure the Safe Havens are a safe, attractive housing alternative for street homeless individuals, and expedites client placement into appropriate permanent housing and supportive services.
The Assistant Director works primarily during business hours Monday-Friday, with off hours availability in case of emergency or for special projects / initiatives. This is an onsite position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Manage social service delivery including program oversight, staff supervision, and training Liaison with external stakeholders including service partners, government representatives, community stakeholders, hospital personnel, and other agencies to ensure responsive and effective service planning and program operations
Attend relevant meetings required by the Department of Homeless Services
Provide clinical and operational direction and leadership to the program; help troubleshoot, problem solve, and strategize solutions around client engagement and challenging behaviors
Promote a staff and resident culture that emphasizes housing placement as a measurement of success; ensure that clients are ready for housing placement
Oversee development and implementation of individual service plans; ensure documentation of client contact and progress is comprehensive and timely
Assess and evaluate client functioning
Supervise and conduct case conferences
Coordinate delivery of care with multiple service providers, particularly outreach teams
Work collaboratively with outreach teams to ensure individuals succeed in transitional housing and avoid return to homelessness
Clinical supervision available. Requires rotational on-call responsibilities (usually just a phone call is required). Comes with some of the best health care benefits offered by a NYC non-profit - includes pet health care.
Clinical Coordinator positions are also available.
Annual Salary Range : $75,000-$82,000.
Position Requirements
Master's degree required.
Must have supervisory experience or team management experience, but does not have to be in the social services sector. Experience is preferred working with the homeless or other vulnerable populations and working with a harm reduction perspective. If this experience is not available, candidates must hold LMSW or LCSW.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Salary : $75,000 - $82,000
