Program Director - Brooklyn, United States - Peoples Path Inc
Peoples Path Inc
Brooklyn, United States
Verified Company
3 weeks ago
Description
New York State LMSW certificationRESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct services to clients, including engagement, intake, assessment, service plan development, referral, advocacy, therapeutic counseling, reassessment, and exit summaries.
- Manage a case load for a diverse client population.
- Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals; document all interactions with, or on behalf of, clients.
- Provide group counseling as assigned by the program director.
- Teach parenting classes as required.
- Maintain familiarity with program resources available on
- Coordinate client services with mental health, medical, employment, educational, child care and other social service providers.
- Review and sign off on service plans and psychosocial assessments as assigned.
- Conduct regular home and field visits as required.
- Conduct regular case conferences with clients and service providers as required.
- Assist with special projects as assigned including representing agency at interagency events.
- Act as program contact person for inquiries concerning clients.
- Assist with the supervision of paraprofessional staff.
- Supervise all office functions in the supervisor's absence as assigned.
- Report to and meet with the supervisor on a regular basis.
- Complete program reports.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters Degree in Social Work required.
- New York State LMSW certification required
- Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
- Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
- Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
- Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Documentation skills
- Analyzing information
- Decision making
- Research skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- People skills
- Resolving conflict
- People management
- Integrity
- Connecting with children
Teamwork:
Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other staff in order to serve the needs of the client.
Interpersonal:
Ability to effectively role-model socially appropriate behavior; and to treat residents and coworkers with respect and help to create a warm, supportive environment; and to work effectively with homeless individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use issues.
Ability to enforce rules and regulations in a nonjudgmental manner.Communication:
Excellent oral, writing, and listening skills.
Computer:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Language:
Bilingual in Spanish, Russian, Turkish and/or Persian
Salary:
$65, $90,000.00 per year
Work Location:
In person
Pay:
$65, $90,000.00 per year
Work Location:
In person