Full-Time

Director of Social Services

Posted on 12/3/2025

Deadline 12/9/27
S:US

S:US

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides services for homelessness, mental health

Compensation Overview

$80k - $90.2k/yr

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • Master’s Degree required
  • 2+ years of Managerial/Supervisory experience.
  • Flexibility including evening and weekend hours required.
Responsibilities
  • Work with Shelter staff to identify unmet needs among shelter residents. Develop plans to engage residents in supplementary services
  • Develop and identify a schedule of “groups of various content conducted within and outside of the facility
  • Provide crisis intervention services and if necessary, refer clients for psychiatric assessment
  • Maintain updated information about mental health, substance abuse treatment and other social services in the community
  • Be a resource to Case managers and their clients
  • Work with clients and case managers in developing treatment plan and identifying community based referrals for client to continue treatment after leaving the shelter
  • Maintain data about service utilization
  • Provide administrative and clinical supervision to staff
  • Attend, participate, and facilitate regular staff trainings and meetings
  • Maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all clients’ information
  • Complete incident reports in accordance with policy and procedures
  • Report any abuse/neglect in accordance with policy and procedure
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of the clients on a daily basis
  • Work cooperatively with entire team to carry out the program goals and objectives for each client
  • Understand and implement the agency’s philosophy, policies and mission
  • Comply with all SUS Employee and Corporate Compliance Policies, Procedures, and Protocols
  • Comply with NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes
Desired Qualifications
  • LMSW/LCSW or LMHC preferred.
  • Bilingual preferred.

S:US provides services and advocacy for New Yorkers facing homelessness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It supports tens of thousands of individuals and families in New York City and Long Island with about 1,800 staff. The organization offers tailored direct services such as housing assistance, health and behavioral supports, case management, and community programs to help clients achieve stability and long-term well-being. Its goal is to empower underserved New Yorkers to lead lives of purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1978

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Perry Perlmutter's 2023 CEO appointment strengthens financial leadership from prior CFO role.
  • Margaret-Ann Cole's 2024 Chief People Officer hire enhances talent management capabilities.
  • NYC government partnerships ensure steady contract revenue for social services expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Nonprofit model limits scalability without massive grant funding increases.
  • Heavy reliance on NYC contracts exposes S:US to municipal budget cuts.
  • Perry Perlmutter's recent CEO transition disrupts strategic execution in 2026.

What makes S:US unique

  • S:US delivers $315 million in services annually to 35,000 New Yorkers facing homelessness.
  • Founded in 1978, S:US provides housing, employment, and recovery services across NYC.
  • 1,800 staff execute eviction prevention and food security programs for vulnerable populations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-and-Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

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