Director of Social Sevices

Director of Social Services needed in the BronxFull time (35 hours per week) position! The Family Residence is funded by New York City Department of Homeless Services and offers families a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe and drug-free facility. It provides comprehensive case management services to 51 families in a transitional residence program for homeless families. The five story facility has rooms for various sizes, common areas and provides on-site security and socials services to stabilize their conditions in order to successfully transition into permanent housing. What The Director of Social Services Does -Ensure that newly admitted clients receive social service intake with 48 hours of assignment to case manager.-Monitor and track client intakes and move-outs utilizing Client rosters to update the master roster daily.-Oversee all Client cases and ensure that monthly tracking forms are completed and submitted to Client.-Review and update Client client rosters.-Meet with community agencies to assist with high risk case conferences as needed.-Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.-Communicate with peers in other programs on issues related to client progress.-Understand all aspects of contract requirements and communicates this understanding to staff.-Supervise a minimum of four direct reporting staff and their subordinates to ensure that clients complete tasks (such as gaining entitlements, employment and housing options).-Work with staff to set and achieve realistic monthly performance targets in accordance with contract requirements (such as completing ILPs, inspections, monitoring families with children age 0-24 months, Client, LTS families and housing placements).-Teach, coach and work with direct staff regarding how to interact with andor engage clients to maintain entitlements to become eligible for housing subsidies.-Conduct weekly client progress reviews with staff.-Conduct periodic internal chart reviews and implement Quality Assurance measures as needed to ensure quality service delivery to clients.-Respond to critical incidences that require immediate attention.-Access client data using various tracking and program databases (i.e. - Client Tracking System (CTS), New York City Way, 4002 System).-Prepare contract reports and statistical information for both management and funder use.-Assist in the analysis of program and demographic data to make programmatic improvements.-Organize onsite and offsite training opportunities for professional development of staff.-Assist the Senior Program Manager in providing oversight for all aspects of the program in hisher absence.-Confer with the Senior Program Manager, andor other management staff as needed regarding programmatic and personnel issues.-Attend stafffunderoutside agency meetings as requested.-Facilitate weekly meetings with social service staff to address client issues and progress.-Review and sign time sheets.-Prepare performance appraisals for direct reporting staff.-May develop appropriate marketing material and marketingoutreach strategies for the program.-May network both within and outside company to expand client recruitment and opportunities for client success.-May have direct client serviceprogram responsibilities in addition to the above. Requirements -Master's degree and three years of applicable experience, andor equivalent experience. (A license is required of these master's Degrees: Social Work (LMSW or LCSW), Mental Health Counseling, CounselingGuidance, Art Therapy).-Two years of relevant experience.-Must sign NYC DOHMH attestation stating that candidate has not been the subject of a founded child abuse report.-Ability to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.-Must obtain Annual PPD Test. Salary : $70,000-$75,000 per year plus benefits For more information and to apply please contact Howard NewmanAccount Manager, Bond Health Staffing5824 12th AvenueBrooklyn, NY, 11219Office: 1-718-302-0040 ext. 204Fax: 1-718-302-0070

Created: 2025-02-15