Assistant Director - Homeless Outreach
About The Position
Responsible for clinical program design and training of staff in outreach techniques and strategies for engagement of mentally ill and substance abusing clients and in designing appropriate treatment plans. Serve as the overall clinical and field supervisor for all outreach teams. Supervision of program’s vulnerable client list and assist with involuntary removals via the 9.58 Mental Hygiene Law. Ensure and quality control in field, rotating between shifts and teams. Share 24-hour on-call responsibility with the Program Director. Must have an understanding of issues related to homelessness, have strong leadership skills and clinical skills, and have the ability to address multiple issues and challenges concurrently. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- LMSW/LCSW preferred. Bachelors required.
- A minimum of three years of experience in direct services to the homeless and/or mentally ill and substance abusing populations.
- Two years or more supervisory experience required.
- Must have valid drivers license.
Nice To Haves
- Previous homeless outreach experience preferred.
- Vaccination preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Clinical program design
- Training of staff in outreach techniques
- Strategies for engagement of mentally ill and substance abusing clients
- Designing appropriate treatment plans
- Serve as the overall clinical and field supervisor for all outreach teams
- Supervision of program’s vulnerable client list
- Assist with involuntary removals via the 9.58 Mental Hygiene Law
- Ensure and quality control in field, rotating between shifts and teams
- Share 24-hour on-call responsibility with the Program Director
- Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed
- Related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
- A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
- A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
- Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
