Director of Social Service

Project Hospitality • New York, NY

10d • $78,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Oversees and supervises the social services staff of the shelter. Responsible for ensuring that residents of the shelter receive social services to which they are entitled.

Requirements

• Masters’ Degree in Social Work with applicable work related experience
• LMSW/LCSW preferred
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to establish workload priorities and balance diverse projects
• Exceptional communication skills both orally and in writing with individuals and groups regarding complex and sensitive issues or regulations.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions

Responsibilities

• Oversee and train the Case Managers, Recreation Coordinators, and Housing Specialists.
• Responsible for the delivery of social services and entitlements to residents of the shelter to include health care of residents, including mental health.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with the Case Manager, Housing Specialist and Residential Aide staff on all details pertaining to social service delivery and entitlements.
• Provide supervision to the Social Services staff as per agency policy; also recommendation for hiring, firing, and performance evaluations of Social Service staff.
• Acts as liaison with agencies providing social services to the residents of the shelter.
• Represents the agency at interagency council meetings as directed.
• Implement on-site programming in conjunction with the Shelter / Program Director, including parenting, housing readiness, and other in-house programs as well as design curriculum for group work.
• Responsible for reporting to various regulatory agencies on an ongoing basis.
• 24/7 on-call support to program staff as needed.

What This Job Offers

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