Program Director

Services for the Underserved•Bronx, NY

1d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Position Overview The Program Director will provide supervision of all program staff with regard to Case Management to ensure quality care for residents with a substance abuse history. Essential Job Functions: Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policies Direct supervision of all program staff with regard to Case Management Development and implementation of individual client service plans in conjunction with clinical staff, counseling team and client The Program Director is responsible for insuring that contracts with clients reflect goals of service plans for assisting counselors to develop intervention goals and activities which support the service plan Coordinates Annual Functional Assessment Review for each client, submitting report and recommendations to Utilization Review Committee. Responsible for maintaining contact with other service agencies and insuring client placement for treatment and program activities (may include volunteer job placement) Responsible for coordination with Intake Coordinator of orientation and transitioning in to program of all new residents Participates in discharge planning Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary May represent agency with community groups and agencies Prepares report for Assistant Deputy Director of Mental Health Services and Executive Director, including any problems, and proposals for changes in policies or program design Provides supervisory meetings with all staff and maintains documentation of these meetings Additional duties as assigned Qualifications Master’s Degree required LMSW preferred Minimum of five years’ experience in the field having dealt with shelters and the homeless populations as well as managing staff A valid NYS drivers’ license preferred Bilingual a plus Computer literate. MS/Word & Excel. Type 30-40 wpm Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from group of administrators, managers, consumers, and the general public #HPSUS Company Overview S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected] . ID 2025-17018

Requirements

Master’s Degree required
Minimum of five years’ experience in the field having dealt with shelters and the homeless populations as well as managing staff
Computer literate. MS/Word & Excel
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from group of administrators, managers, consumers, and the general public

Nice To Haves

LMSW preferred
A valid NYS drivers’ license preferred
Bilingual a plus
Type 30-40 wpm

Responsibilities

Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policies
Direct supervision of all program staff with regard to Case Management
Development and implementation of individual client service plans in conjunction with clinical staff, counseling team and client
Insuring that contracts with clients reflect goals of service plans for assisting counselors to develop intervention goals and activities which support the service plan
Coordinates Annual Functional Assessment Review for each client, submitting report and recommendations to Utilization Review Committee.
Maintaining contact with other service agencies and insuring client placement for treatment and program activities (may include volunteer job placement)
Coordination with Intake Coordinator of orientation and transitioning in to program of all new residents
Participates in discharge planning
Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary
May represent agency with community groups and agencies
Prepares report for Assistant Deputy Director of Mental Health Services and Executive Director, including any problems, and proposals for changes in policies or program design
Provides supervisory meetings with all staff and maintains documentation of these meetings
Additional duties as assigned