Director Social Services - Homeless Families

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Directs overall management of the social service component ensuring that all contractual obligations are met.
• Ensures that the program structure and design fosters an environment, which facilitates the assessment and support of client needs.
• Ensures that the social service team provides comprehensive quality services.
• Develops and internal compliance and quality assurance plan to monitors the departments activities including regular chart reviews.
• Makes sure to monitor and track all activities related to staff and client responsibilities in the DHS Cares system.
• Provides supervision and guidance to LMSW and MSW (Social Workers/Client Care Coordinators) and the social service team as a whole.
• Develops and maintains a working relationship with funding sources and other stakeholders (DHS, OTDA).
• Prepares, coordinates and ensures that all reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner to DHS and other sources as appropriate.
• Attends funder’s meetings, training, and presentations.
• Represents the program director at meetings as required and assumes responsibility of the program director’s duties in his/her absence.
• Develops as needed, implements and maintains consistent policies and practices regarding program management, client services and other agency protocols.

Specifications For Education/Certifications/Licenses

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Required Skills And Experience

• A minimum of three years supervisory experience in a social service capacity, preferably in the field of homeless services.
• Familiarity with DHS and OTDA regulations.
• Must be an intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of the organization and work well on teams.
• Demonstrated experience working with and sensitivity to individuals from varying sociodemographic backgrounds including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with substance use and/or mental health issues.

Pay

$65,000+