Director Social Services - Homeless Families

URI Careers•New York, NY

25d•$65,000

About The Position

Urban Resource Institute (URI) is a dynamic, innovative, and well-respected organization founded in 1980 that transforms the lives of domestic violence survivors and homeless families through safe shelter and comprehensive services; delivers prevention and intervention programs that break cycles of violence and poverty; and actively works for sustainable systemic change. URI is the oldest licensed provider of domestic violence (DV) shelter and services in New York State, and is the largest provider in the United States of DV shelter services, as well as a leading provider of shelter and services for homeless families. URI has a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among leadership, staff, and clients at residential and nonresidential sites across New York City. The Director of Social Services has oversight of all aspects of the social services and case management components of the program.

Requirements

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
A minimum of three years supervisory experience in a social service capacity, preferably in the field of homeless services.
Familiarity with DHS and OTDA regulations.
Must be an intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of the organization and work well on teams.
Demonstrated experience working with and sensitivity to individuals from varying sociodemographic backgrounds including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with substance use and/or mental health issues.

Responsibilities

Directs overall management of the social service component ensuring that all contractual obligations are met.
Ensures that the program structure and design fosters an environment, which facilitates the assessment and support of client needs.
Ensures that the social service team provides comprehensive quality services.
Develops and internal compliance and quality assurance plan to monitors the departments activities including regular chart reviews.
Monitors and tracks all activities related to staff and client responsibilities in the DHS Cares system.
Provides supervision and guidance to LMSW and MSW (Social Workers/Client Care Coordinators) and the social service team as a whole.
Conducts relevant internal training to enhance staff skills.
Schedules appropriate external training as needed to support staff development.
Develops and maintains a working relationship with funding sources and other stakeholders (DHS, OTDA).
Prepares, coordinates and ensures that all reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner to DHS and other sources as appropriate.
Attends funder’s meetings, training, and presentations.
Represents the program director at meetings as required and assumes responsibility of the program director’s duties in his/her absence.
Develop as needed, implement and maintain consistent policies and practices regarding program management, client services and other agency protocols.
Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.