Social Work Supervisor/Assistant Director - Supportive Housing Sea Rise I

Position Summary

The Assistant Program Director/Social Worker will respond to situations where stress, depression, or any other mental health issues that may create a personal crisis including but not limited to the following: suicidal thoughts, emotional trauma, serious mental illness, anxiety, housing crisis. The Assistant Program Director/Social Worker models the best practices of hospitality, positive culture and work enthusiastically as part of a team. Additionally, this position will work collaboratively with the Program Director to oversee the programs staff, outcomes, and operational protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine behavioral risk assessments and safety plans
• Provide guidance to clients in dealing with housing-related issues
• Recommend appropriate Person-Centered interventions strategies
• Provide routine follow-up with clients
• Coach residents in establishing and maintaining safe and independent lifestyles
• Share information about resident progress, needs, and problems with other staff
• Provide crisis management support as necessary
• Facilitate one-on-one sessions and groups
• Support staff with crisis debriefings and clinical decision-making
• Assist in onboarding and training new hires
• Facilitate clinical team meetings
• Manage a caseload of high-risk clients
• Make referrals for clients and linkages
• Provide comprehensive clinical services, including assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention
• Develop and implement Wellness Self-Management Services Plans
• Serve as an advocate and liaison for person in crisis
• Complete documentation in a timely manner in Apricot database
• Emergency on-call rotation with Program Director
• Follow-up on hospital admissions and discharges
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by Program Director
• Other tasks, as may be required

Qualifications Required

• Master's degree required, MSW, MHC, LMSW or LMHC preferred
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness and substance abuse, preferably with homeless adults and at-risk populations
• Strong communication and organizational skills; great attention to detail
• Ability to develop a relationship with residents while maintaining boundaries
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences in order to work well amongst internal and external partners and clients served. Proven ability to work with a range of people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality
• Comfortable providing services in BCS office and tenants apartments
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, etc.)
• Previous work experience in a social service agency or non-profit organization
• Interest in working with underserved populations
• Familiarity electronic data records systems
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred