Assistant Program Director
S:US
Assistant Program Director
S:US
Provides services for homelessness, mental health
SCOPE OF ROLE
The Assistant Program Director will provide supervision of Case Management services to ensure quality care for adults that have experienced Homelessness and Mental Illness. In the absence of the Program Director the Assistant Program Director will supervises all program staff in conjunction with the Program and Regional Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence
program and agency policies
• Familiar with OMH regulations
• 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
• 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
• Coordinate 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 Regional Director of Behavioral Health Services and VP of Behavioral Health
Services, including any problems, and proposals for changes in policies or program design
• Provides supervisory meetings with all staff and maintains documentation of these meetings
• Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field required
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Experience with homelessness and mental illness
JOB DESCRIPTION
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Master’s degree preferred, professional license LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC preferred
• Experience working with different populations preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred
S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on ourBenefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected].
S:US provides services and advocacy for underserved New Yorkers who face homelessness, developmental disabilities, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It delivers direct, tailored supports in NYC and Long Island through housing assistance, health and behavioral services, case management, and community programs to help people achieve stability. The organization combines long-term advocacy with a broad set of programs across housing, health, crisis intervention, and justice issues, supported by decades of experience and about 1,800 staff. Its goal is to empower people to lead lives of purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.
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