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- Directs overall management of the social service component, ensuring that all contractual obligations are met.
- Ensures that the program structure and design foster an environment that facilitates the assessment and support of client needs.
- Ensures that the social service team provides comprehensive quality services.
- Develops an internal compliance and quality assurance plan to monitor the department's 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.
- 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.
- Attends funder's meetings, training, and presentations.
- Represents the program director at meetings as required and assumes responsibility for 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.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
- Licensed Masters Social Worker required. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Preferred (LCSW)
- A minimum of three years of supervisory experience in a social service capacity, preferably in homeless services.
- Familiarity with DHS and OTDA regulations.
- Strong interpersonal and flexible communications skills and the ability to develop positive and productive relationships with a diverse team.
- Oral and written proficiency reflective of the language spoken by the population served. Bilingual In Spanish or Russian language preferred.
- Strong commitment to equity and social justice, including a focus on self-awareness and engagement of continuous learning around issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion; high level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
- Demonstrated experience working with and sensitivity to individuals from varying sociodemographic backgrounds, including individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly, and individuals with substance use and/or mental health issues.
Director Social Services, Sanctuary Hotels - New York, United States - Urban Resource Institute
Description
POSITION OVERVIEWThe Director of Social Services has oversight of all aspects of the social services and case management components of the program.
Salary: $72,000 - $80,000
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES