Social Services
Assistant Director of Programs
Job ID: #
503238
Hours: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm
Hourly Rate/Salary: 75k-82k
Job Summary:
A nonprofit organization in New York City is currently seeking experienced professionals to join their staff in Manhattan as their new Assistant Director of Programs (MSW, LMSW, or LCSW) Transitional Housing. Reporting to the Program Director, the Assistant Director, Programs will be responsible for supporting the 24/7 operations, including overseeing clinical and case management services.
The Assistant Director of Programs will:
Manage social service delivery including program oversight, staff supervision, and training
Liaison with external stakeholders including service partners, government representatives, community stakeholders, hospital personnel, and other agencies to ensure responsive and effective service planning and program operations
Attend relevant meetings required by the Department of Homeless Services
Provide clinical and operational direction and leadership to the program; help troubleshoot, problem solve, and strategize solutions around client engagement and challenging behaviors
Promote a staff and resident culture that emphasizes housing placement as a measurement of success; ensure that clients are ready for housing placement
Oversee development and implementation of individual service plans; ensure documentation of client contact and progress is comprehensive and timely manner
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Manhattan, NY
Full Time
Feb 28, 2025
Requirements
Master’s degree required. NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is strongly preferred
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
Experience working in 24/7 programs and working with homeless or formerly homeless populations strongly preferred
Through clinical understanding of relevant service delivery concepts and structures including Housing First, client centered motivational interviewing, Harm Reduction models, behavioral and medical health systems, and the ability to access and negotiate the full range of services for recipients
Experience with crisis intervention, including, risk assessments and incident management
Ability to work successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders