Director of Social Services

Services for the Underserved•Brooklyn, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

S:US is seeking a Director of Social Services for their men's shelter in Brooklyn. This position is located at Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208. The Director of Social Services will work with Shelter staff to identify unmet needs among shelter residents, develop plans to engage residents in supplementary services, and develop and identify a schedule of groups of various content conducted within and outside of the facility. They will provide crisis intervention services and refer clients for psychiatric assessment if necessary, maintain updated information about mental health, substance abuse treatment and other social services in the community, and serve as a resource to Case managers and their clients. The role involves working with clients and case managers in developing treatment plans and identifying community-based referrals for clients to continue treatment after leaving the shelter. Additionally, the Director will maintain data about service utilization, provide administrative and clinical supervision to staff, attend, participate, and facilitate regular staff trainings and meetings, maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all clients’ information, complete incident reports in accordance with policy and procedures, report any abuse/neglect in accordance with policy and procedure, and ensure the safety and well-being of the clients on a daily basis. The position requires working cooperatively with the entire team to carry out program goals and objectives for each client, understanding and implementing the agency’s philosophy, policies and mission, and complying with all SUS Employee and Corporate Compliance Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, as well as NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes.

Requirements

Master’s Degree required
2+ years of Managerial/Supervisory experience.
Flexibility including evening and weekend hours required.

Nice To Haves

LMSW/LCSW or LMHC preferred.
Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with Shelter staff to identify unmet needs among shelter residents.
Develop plans to engage residents in supplementary services.
Develop and identify a schedule of groups of various content conducted within and outside of the facility.
Provide crisis intervention services and if necessary, refer clients for psychiatric assessment.
Maintain updated information about mental health, substance abuse treatment and other social services in the community.
Be a resource to Case managers and their clients.
Work with clients and case managers in developing treatment plan and identifying community based referrals for client to continue treatment after leaving the shelter.
Maintain data about service utilization.
Provide administrative and clinical supervision to staff.
Attend, participate, and facilitate regular staff trainings and meetings.
Maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all clients’ information.
Complete incident reports in accordance with policy and procedures.
Report any abuse/neglect in accordance with policy and procedure.
Ensure the safety and well-being of the clients on a daily basis.
Work cooperatively with entire team to carry out the program goals and objectives for each client.
Understand and implement the agency’s philosophy, policies and mission.
Comply with all SUS Employee and Corporate Compliance Policies, Procedures, and Protocols.
Comply with NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes.