Director of Social Services - Jamaica, United States - Urban Resource Institute

Urban Resource Institute

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Jamaica, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Position Overview:

The Director of Social Services has oversight of all aspects of the social services and case management components of the program.

Responsibilities:

Directs overall management of the social service component ensuring that all contractual obligations are met.
Ensures that the program structure and design fosters an environment, which facilitates the assessment and support of client needs.
Ensures that the social service team provides comprehensive quality services.
Develops and internal compliance and quality assurance plan to monitors the departments activities including regular chart reviews.
Monitors and tracks all activities related to staff and client responsibilities in the DHS Cares system.
Provides supervision and guidance to LMSW and MSW (Social Workers/Client Care Coordinators) and the social service team as a whole.
Conducts relevant internal training to enhance staff skills.
Schedules appropriate external training as needed to support staff development.
Develops and maintains a working relationship with funding sources and other stakeholders (DHS, OTDA).
Prepares, coordinates and ensures that all reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner to DHS and other sources as appropriate.
Represents the program director at meetings as required and assumes responsibility of the program director's duties in his/her absence.
Develop as needed, implement and maintain consistent policies and practices regarding program management, client services and other agency protocols.

Requirements:

An advanced degree in social work (LMSW license required).
A minimum of three years supervisory experience (previous Social Services Supervisor experience is ideal).
Familiarity with DHS and OTDA regulations.
Demonstrated experience working with and sensitivity to individuals from varying sociodemographic backgrounds.

Pay:
$80, $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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Education:

Experience:

- supervising: 3 years (required)

License/Certification:

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location:
In person

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