Assistant Director of Vocational Services

Samaritan Daytop Village•Ellenville, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Samaritan Daytop Village is a comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency with more than 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area, serving over 33,000 New Yorkers annually. Under the general direction of the Program Director, the Assistant Director of Vocational Services helps manage the clinical and administrative operations of assigned programs. The role assists with monitoring staff performance, ensuring the quality of clinical services, and supporting communication between program employees and agency administration. The position supports supervision and oversight of vocational, educational, and employment services; service quality and safety; program development; staff supervision and development; and regulatory and agency policy compliance. It also involves collaboration with other departments, community representation, participation in quality improvement, and keeping current with developments in the field. The listed salary is $65,737.65.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field such as Psychology, Sociology, or Counseling, and at least one year of demonstrated experience in an agency providing vocational rehabilitation counseling to substance users and/or clients in other behavioral healthcare settings; alternatively, a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field.
At least two years of clinical experience working with clients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and/or behavioral health needs.
Current or prior supervisory experience.
Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel to other agency sites as needed.
Strong leadership and effective management skills.
Ability to implement and monitor policy and procedure in accordance with agency guidelines.
Knowledge of vocational assessment procedures and job readiness curriculums.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing substance abuse treatment programs.
Competency in written, interpersonal, verbal, and organizational skills to present and document records in accordance with program standards.

Responsibilities

Assist with supervising and monitoring vocational, educational, and employment services to ensure behavioral guidelines are followed, a therapeutic milieu is maintained, and interpersonal relationships remain positive.
Monitor the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of vocational services and the safety of the environment of care.
Assist with managing program services, improving existing services, and developing new treatment components to meet the needs of persons served.
Help develop, implement, and deploy agency policies and procedures.
Provide clinical and administrative supervision to assigned program staff.
Assist with interviewing, training, appraising, and disciplining subordinate staff.
Ensure clinical staff maintain accurate, complete, and timely records in compliance with regulatory standards and agency policies and procedures.
Ensure program staff uphold the agency Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics and comply with applicable laws and regulations, including 42 CFR confidentiality and HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
Interface with other department and clinical program directors to meet agency goals and objectives as required.
Plan, develop, and conduct in-service training to maintain and improve staff competencies.
Participate in internal management and quality improvement committees.
Represent Samaritan Daytop Village at community and public forums.
Adhere to the responsibilities and duties of a New York State mandated reporter.
Keep abreast of changes in the field.
Perform other duties as requested.