Program Director - Brooklyn North Elder Justice

Jewish Association for Services for the Aged•New York, NY

About The Position

The Program Director will be responsible for overseeing JASA’s Elder Justice Program, ensuring adherence to JASA’s policies and procedures, and maintaining compliance with NYC Aging contract deliverables. They will collaborate within an interdisciplinary team alongside partnering agencies to educate and address the clinical and social needs of older adult survivors of elder abuse and maltreatment.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or a related field in Gerontology, Psychology, Human Services, or other Social Services
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in individual and group counseling; skilled in various treatment modalities, including Motivational Interviewing
Computer literacy, with the ability to learn program-specific software for data entry
Understanding and respect for diversity factors (race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual preference, and individual values) and how they impact providing services to vulnerable and at-risk older adults.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is preferred (Spanish, French-Creole, Mandarin, etc.).

Responsibilities

Oversee and supervise Social Workers, Case Assistants, and student interns, providing both individual and group supervision
Manage program eligibility screenings, triage emergency interventions, and assign cases to the appropriate staff members
Monitor and ensure compliance with case records, client case reviews, and service plans
Manage contract deliverables and ensure they are in compliance with both JASA and NYC Aging standards
Participate in designated internal and external meetings
Spearhead presentations on elder abuse and engage in community outreach initiatives
Attend mandatory internal and external training sessions
Conduct quarterly peer reviews as directed by the Quality Assurance Director
Build and sustain relationships with internal partners and external agencies
Maintain daily and consistent communication with the Senior and Associate Directors regarding work schedules, time off, and any personal, staff, or client emergencies, recruit and interview potential program candidates
Provide direct case oversight in the absence of Social Workers
Manage the procurement and inventory of client supplies, office equipment, materials, and vendor invoices
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior and/or Associate Director