Assistant Director of Vocational Services

Samaritan Daytop Village • Town of Wawarsing, NY

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Vocational Services assists with the clinical management and administrative operations of assigned programs under the general direction of the Program Director. The role supports supervision and monitoring of vocational, educational, and employment services; oversees service quality and the safety of the care environment; and helps manage and improve program services. The Assistant Director also provides clinical and administrative supervision to assigned staff, supports staff development and performance management, and helps ensure compliance with agency policies, regulatory standards, and applicable laws. The position may require travel to other agency sites as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field such as Psychology, Sociology, or Counseling, plus at least one year of demonstrated experience in an agency providing vocational rehabilitation counseling to substance users and/or clients in behavioral healthcare settings; or 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 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 policies and procedures 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.
• Written, interpersonal, verbal, and organizational skills sufficient to present and document records in accordance with program standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision and monitoring of 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 that comply with regulatory standards and agency policies and procedures.
• Ensure program staff uphold the agency’s Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics and comply with applicable laws and regulations, including 42 CFR confidentiality and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Interface with other department and clinical program directors to support 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level