Social Worker, LMSW Supervisor

HANAC, Inc.•New York, NY

2d•$78,174 - $78,174•Onsite

About The Position

HANAC, Inc. – originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee – is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City. The program supervisor will supervise staff at a 159-unit HPD Senior Affordable Rental Apartment (SARA) Program for seniors 62+ years of age with low income, some of whom were formerly homeless.

Requirements

Must have LSW or MSW, in any related field
2 - 5 years working directly with clients
Counseling Experience
Ability to meet goals in a timely manner
Experience as Coordinator of Social Services
Crisis Intervention Skills
Ability to document and report all social service contracts and make appropriate referrals
Ability to understand the problems of older adults, minority and disadvantaged groups
Ability to produce documents written in the English language using proper sentence, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Willingness to stay current in the field by attending seminars, training and relevant community events

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of the program and ensure services are provided where needed
Guide staff regarding mental, emotional and behavioral health concerns and make referrals where appropriate; intervene as needed
Guide staff in managing emergency situations and intervene when crisis warrants it
Foster connections with community providers and inform tenants about services available, including food pantry and free tax preparation
Oversee the development of the program to encourage social interaction and form a sense of community among tenants
Develop relationships with Property Management staff to better assist tenants with issues as they arise
Maintain contact with funding source and provide monthly report
Manage annual program budget, payroll for staff, and find training opportunities for staff
Order supplies as needed
Review staff documentation to ensure accuracy