Director of Social Support Services

City of Edinburg•Edinburg, TX

11h

About The Position

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Director of Social Support Services to provide therapeutic and behavioral, support for children and families to promote success in the Club, school, home and community. Are you seeking engaging work ? Do you wish to advance your career as a Director of Social Support Services? If so, please continue reading! The Director of Social Support Services position earns competitive pay to commensurate with experience. We provide great benefits and perks , including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) . Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers . If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply to join our team today ! ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city four times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation , exceptional PTO opportunities , and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives . We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES As a Director of Social Support Services, you will provide therapeutic and behavioral support for children and families to promote success in the Club, school, home and community. While integrating a social and emotional lens to their work, the Social Worker provides impactful prevention, promotion, early intervention, and support services including group sessions, case management, consultation, crisis intervention, grief support and referral work. The Director of Social Support Services will work collaboratively with Club employees, public school district employees and other public entities to recruit children and connect the family to any and all appropriate care. The Social Worker will effectively manage a caseload and clinical documentation while adhering to an evidence-based practice framework to manage and encourage progress for Club Members. Clinical work is guided by BGCE RGV's four pillars of care: cultural competence, financial accessibility, convenience for families, and trauma-informed care. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in your department. You may also supervise the daily operations of Youth and Family Support Services and ensure implantation and program deliverables are completed. You will also provide onsite leadership, supervision, training, and evaluations to staff and volunteers including student interns and mental health staff. QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES Required Education: Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related field/ License issued by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners at time of hire or within 60 days of hire date. Education Preference: Master of Social Work with licensure (LMSW) Required Work Experience: Three (3) years' experience in youth development management. Experience Preference: Four (4) years of experience in youth development management. Supervisory Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience supervising volunteers, part-time, or full-time staff Must have a current and valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety May be requested to obtain a Class B driver's license with passenger endorsement. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Applicant must take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense. Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Director of Social Support Services job! READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that you have the right skills in managing and human resources to succeed as our Director of Social Support Services , apply now using our mobile-friendly application. Location: 78541 Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration. Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related field
License issued by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners at time of hire or within 60 days of hire date
Three (3) years' experience in youth development management
One (1) year of experience supervising volunteers, part-time, or full-time staff
Must have a current and valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety
Applicant must take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense

Nice To Haves

Master of Social Work with licensure (LMSW)
Four (4) years of experience in youth development management.
May be requested to obtain a Class B driver's license with passenger endorsement.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Are you someone who prefers hands-on work?
Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills?
Are you attentive to detail?
Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
Is dependability one of your strengths?

Responsibilities

provide therapeutic and behavioral support for children and families to promote success in the Club, school, home and community
integrating a social and emotional lens to their work
provide impactful prevention, promotion, early intervention, and support services including group sessions, case management, consultation, crisis intervention, grief support and referral work
work collaboratively with Club employees, public school district employees and other public entities to recruit children and connect the family to any and all appropriate care
effectively manage a caseload and clinical documentation while adhering to an evidence-based practice framework to manage and encourage progress for Club Members
supervise the daily operations of Youth and Family Support Services and ensure implantation and program deliverables are completed
provide onsite leadership, supervision, training, and evaluations to staff and volunteers including student interns and mental health staff