Director Of Social Services
Automate your job search with Sonara.
Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.1
Reclaim your time by letting our AI handle the grunt work of job searching.
We continuously scan millions of openings to find your top matches.
Overview
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$80,000-$80,000/year
Job Description
Director of Social Services needed in Brooklyn Full time position!This shelter is located in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn serves 200 single women at any given time. The majority of these clients are diagnosed with mental illness, some dually with chemical addictions as well.What The Director of Social Services Does:
- Understand all aspects of contract requirements and communicate this understanding to staff.
- Liaison with medical staff and psychiatric providers (both internal and external) to ensure appropriate service delivery for clients.
- Develop and implement a system to ensure that clients maintain their medication compliance on a weekly basis.
- Communicate with peers in other shelters on issues related to client progress and best practices.
- Work with direct reporting staff to set realistic weekly and monthly performance targets in accordance with contract requirements.
- Observe direct reporting staff engaging with clients and/or supervisory staff.
- Conduct periodic internal file reviews and implement Quality Assurance measures as needed to ensure quality service delivery to clients (i.e.-address and investigate client complaints).
- Assist the Vice President in providing oversight for all aspects of the program in his/her absence.
- Prepare reports and statistical information for both management and funder use.
- Assist in the analysis of program and demographic client data to make programmatic improvements.
- Organize onsite and offsite training opportunities for professional development of staff.
- Confer with the Vice President, Program Director, and/or other management staff as needed regarding programmatic and personnel issues.
- Ensure that all housing goals and performance outcomes are met on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
- Monitor and track clients' housing placements and Individual Service Plans.
- Plan and organize program activities to maximize program contract's goals and performance targets as outlined in Client' Performance Incentive Plan.
- Develop program content to address residents needs related to housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health and employment.
- Troubleshoot client and direct reporting staff program problems and make decisions in accordance with program policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Develop and implement crisis prevention and/or intervention strategies to ensure a safe and secure environment.
- Provide assistance and follow-up in regards to critical incidents with clients.
- Liaison with community leaders and groups to build connections, gain support and troubleshoot issues/concerns.
- Ensure staff utilization of electronic database and conduct oversight to ensure data integrity.
- Conduct and document one-on-on supervision of direct reporting staff to assess and improve work performance i.e. identify training needs, professional development etc.
- Review and sign time sheets.
- Prepare performance appraisals for direct reporting staff.
- Attend staff/funder/outside agency meetings and case reviews with staff and clients as required.
- Immediately report to the appropriate Vice President/Program Director any: monitoring visits or funders' events; significant events; any incident that might subject company to liability.
- Complete incident reports, weekly, and monthly reports.
- Facilitate interdepartmental communication and conduct regular staff/departmental meetings.
- Master's degree and three years of applicable experience, and/or equivalent experience. (A license is required of these Master's Degrees: Social Work (LMSW or LCSW), Mental Health Counseling, Counseling/Guidance, Art Therapy).
- Experience in a shelter setting in a supervisory capacity
- Ability to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Howard@bondhealthstaffing.com
Automate your job search with Sonara.
Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.
FAQs About Director Of Social Services Jobs at Bond Health Staffing
What is the work location for this position at Bond Health Staffing?
This job at Bond Health Staffing is located in Brooklyn, NY, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Bond Health Staffing?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $80,000 and $80,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Bond Health Staffing?
The employer has not provided this information. This may be discussed during the hiring process.
What is the process to apply for this position at Bond Health Staffing?
You can apply for this role at Bond Health Staffing either through Sonara's automated application system, which helps you submit applications 10X faster with minimal effort, or by applying manually using the direct link on the job page.