Social Service Supervisor - Webster Residence

The Doe Fund Inc•New York, NY

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About The Position

The Doe Fund is a leading New York City non-profit organization that operates the enormously visible Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) program, whose participants clean over 115 miles of streets and sidewalks every day. With an $80 million budget, 500+ staff members, and 46,000 individual donors, The Doe Fund is nationally acclaimed as a work-based model for solving homelessness and criminal recidivism. We empower people to break the cycles of homelessness, welfare dependency, substance abuse, and incarceration through innovative work and housing programs. We are seeking a Clinical Supervisor for The Doe Fund's newest permanent supportive housing program for homeless men and women living with HIV/AIDS. The program is designed to provide long-term residential care and twenty-four hour support services in a community environment that maximizes residents' independence while ensuring their physical and emotional security and well-being. Half of the residents will be referred by the New York City HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) and the other half will be apartments for affordable to low-income households. The Clinical Supervisor will provide clinical and administrative supervision to members of the clinical team. The successful candidate will have strong communication along with an understanding of working with the HIV/AIDS population.

Requirements

A Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college and LMSW or LMHC required
Minimum of three years of post-Masters experience, 1-2 years of which should include supervisory experience
Ideal candidate must have working knowledge of HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, mental illness, and homelessness. In addition, the candidate should be comfortable working with a diverse group of individuals
Solid computer skills – internet, Microsoft Office, and charting database

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking is a plus, but not necessary

Responsibilities

Assist Program Director with the day to day operations of the program
Conduct regular supervision (individual and group) with the members of the clinical team and maintain an accurate record of each supervisory meeting
Review applications from the HIV/AIDS Service Administration (HASA) and set up interviews for prospective residents
Assist Program Director with completion of HASA’s weekly and monthly reports as well as any other relevant reports
Conduct regular chart audits to ensure compliance with the standards of The Doe Fund and HASA
Monitor and review resident Service Plans and ensure that other charting documents are recorded in an appropriate and timely manner
Perform or supervise the performance of psychosocial assessments for each resident
Co-facilitate team meetings and case conferences
Maintain a directory of resources on HIV/AIDS services, substance abuse, mental health treatment, and services for seniors
Collaborate with all departments as it relates to the residents; assist in coordinating care and referrals with community agencies and hospitals
Assist with the development of quality assurance guidelines and procedures for the Clinical team
Responsible for the performance appraisals of clinical staff
Attend all administrative meetings in the absence of the Program Director
Responsible for program oversight in the absence of the Program Director
Other duties as assigned