Program Director

Services For The Underserved • West Bronx, NY

12d • $90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

SCOPE OF ROLE: The Program Director will provide supervision of all program staff regarding Case Management to ensure quality care for residents with mental health diagnosis, HIV/AIDS, and histories of substance use. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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 regarding 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 ensuring 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 · Prepare 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 · Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends as assigned · Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master's degree required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience
• Experience with HIV/AIDS population and mental health
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferre

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 regarding Case Management
• Development and implementation of individual client service plans in conjunction with clinical staff, counseling team and client
• Ensuring 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
• Prepare 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
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director