LMSW Glenmore Manor

AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION INC•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Glenmore Manor is seeking a Clinical Supervisor/Assistant Director, LCSW/LMSW, to join their team in Brooklyn, NY. This role reports to the Program Director and is responsible for the on-going operation of a supportive housing residence for formerly homeless persons living with severe mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. The position involves supervising social services staff, managing program operations, ensuring compliance with funding agency guidelines, and overseeing the development and implementation of individualized service plans. The Assistant Program Director will also provide crisis intervention, link tenants with community resources, lead tenant meetings, and collaborate with external agencies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field (social work, mental health counseling, psychology, sociology, human services etc.)
At least three (3) - four (4) years’ supervisory experience working with mental health populations, substance abuse programs, inpatient/outpatient treatment, homeless populations, etc.
LCSW or LMSW, preferred
Excellent management and supervisory skills
Proficient analytical and organizational skills
Ability to make program decisions in absence of the Program Director
Knowledge of database systems that records and tracks tenant data
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with focus on providing excellent tenant services.
Strong written communication skills and ability to complete reports, as assigned
Demonstrate ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a diverse community of residents, program staff and external vendors.
Ability to exercise good judgment and apply problem solving skills.
Experience working collaboratively in a team oriented and outcomes focused environment.

Responsibilities

Implements the on-going operation of a supportive housing residence for formerly homeless persons living with severe mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders.
Provide regular structured supervisions that serves facilitate ongoing professional growth to social services staff members.
Prepares monthly and quarterly reports on delivery of services and expenditures.
Develops and maintains a complete social service staffing schedule.
Recruits, interviews, hires and evaluates staff.
Ensures compliance with organizational standards of confidentiality in handling of records.
Attends all internal trainings, development conferences and other mandated trainings scheduled by funding agency.
Develop trainings and make presentations to staff at regularly scheduled interval monthly and create individualized training plans for each staff member.
Ensure that the supportive housing program's operations conform to and are operated within the guidelines, rules and regulations set forth by the funding agency.
Oversee the development and implementation of individualized service plans and provide ongoing monitoring of tenants physical, emotional, and practical needs.
Provide crisis intervention, assessment and evaluate the tenant’s needs.
Link tenants with vital community resources including medical, mental health and support groups.
Lead monthly tenant meetings and program events.
Oversee the day-to-day functions of the social services staff.
Collaborate with building management/HRA and other external agencies to ensure that tenant advocacy and effective rendering of services.
Conducts periodic internal file review and implement Quality Assurance measures as needed to ensure quality service delivery to tenants.
Organizes and conducts onsite and offsite training opportunities for professional development of staff.
Collaborates with Program Director in the implementation of crisis prevention and/or intervention strategies to ensure a safe and secure environment.
Participates in all trainings, meetings, IRC meetings, internal and external audits.
Ensure completion of all required documentation including DOHMH surveys, audits and required input into CAPS and TMS.
Oversee the day-to-day functions of the case management staff.
Collaborate with other units/teams to ensure that client advocacy and effective rendering of services.
Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned or required.