- 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 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
- Ability to work flexible shift including weekends as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
Requirement:
- 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
- LMSW required
- A valid NYS drivers’ license preferred
- Bilingual a plus
Salary is $80,000 - the Maximum is $85,000
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person