Director of Social Work Services

The Educational Alliance Inc.•New York, NY

3d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Educational Alliance is seeking an experienced full-time Director of Social Work Services to provide leadership and clinical oversight for the social work and casework team at Manny Cantor Center (MCC). The primary focus is supporting children and families through a whole-person, trauma-informed, and relationship-centered approach. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating innovative social work programs and services that address the emotional, behavioral, and practical needs of the community, particularly families with young children. The Director will also collaborate with program staff to develop services responsive to community needs.

Requirements

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York State required.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive clinical experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. required
Expertise in working with families required.
Demonstrated success in program development, staff supervision, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Deep understanding of issues affecting families such as housing instability, domestic violence, and substance use.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in or with early childhood or other educational settings is highly preferred.
Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee team of social workers and case managers to provide high-quality social services, ensuring delivery with fidelity, accuracy and confidentiality, while maintaining a compassionate and supportive environment for staff and clients.
Provide clinical oversight for all social work services and initiatives, and support strategic goals and initiatives for social work services at MCC.
Supervise licensed clinical staff, including LMSWs and LCSWs, as well as social work interns, ensuring quality supervision and adherence to clinical best practices.
Provide task supervision to Social Work team members and interns.
Manage the social work internship program at MCC, which houses several interns each year, building relationships with schools to source interns and ensuring a comprehensive and effective experience.
Collaborate with early childhood education leaders to address mental health needs within the preschool and broader family population.
Oversee short-term individual and group therapy interventions.
Plan, source and facilitate professional development for social workers, case managers and interns, both on your team and in partnership with other MCC departments.
Design and facilitate therapeutic workshops and support groups to address identified psychosocial and behavioural challenges in conjunction with program staff.
Manage crisis response efforts, including assessments and intervention planning.
Establish and maintain partnerships with local agencies, mental health providers, and educational institutions to expand services and training opportunities.
Ensure timely, accurate note-taking and documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
Communicate and collaborate with MCC Directors to identify and address patterns and challenges across Manny Cantor Center (Older Adults, Teens, and Early Childhood).
Communicate and collaborate with other EA sites (especially Community Schools programs) to bridge gaps and open access to wide range of services offered across the agency.
Maintain data for Social Work team, ensuring timely input and information being collected is in line with agency needs and priorities.
Other duties as assigned.