Director of Social Services 4899

Bronx, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 86594 - 96594

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors we feed shelter teach and support our neighbors to build a stronger all aspects of our work we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60 locations we provide programs in a variety of service areas including workforce development children youth familiesseniorsand homeless prevention.

Our family shelters are safe welcoming spaces where families can stay temporarily while they work toward long-term stability. Program staff provide compassionate support life-enhancing services and community-based resources to help empower each family. Together we guide families on their journey back to independence and into permanent housing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee all program components including staff orientationtrainingand development: client assessment service plandevelopmentand progress: relationships with other community-based organizations; and components specific to the site and population
Ensure all departments meet contractual goals and reporting requirements
Monitor program progress andsubmitall required reports to funding sources including government and private sources
Submitinternalprogress report to Residence Director and/or Executive Directoron a monthly basis. Or morefrequentlyasrequired
Prepare proposals for developmentexpansionand continuation of programs in coordination with Residence Director
Hold monthly individual supervision meetings with staff and group meetings as necessary
Monitor staff performance including performing case reviews and structured observations
Participatein and encourage staff to become involved in agency events
Oversee all parts of social services (case management client navigator social workers and recreation) ensuring uniform quality of services and compliance with regulatory agencies.
Intervene in major crisis with clients staff and agencies ensuring well-being and compliance with laws and government regulations.
Implement goals forrelocatingthe maximum number of homeless migrant families toappropriate permanenthousing.
Prepare social services statistics and reports for performance analysis and program planning.
Formulate and implement social services policies and procedures.
Performadditionalduties as assigned by Residence Director

QUALIFICATIONS

LMSW (Master of Social Work Licensure)
Minimum of two years supervisory experience
Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers electronic mail voicemail facsimile and copier equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong writing and oral communication skills
Strong presentation skills and ability torepresentthe agency at functions and meetings
Ability to collect and analyze client demographics and outcome
Excellent organizational teambuilding and leadership skills
Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Ability to stand walk or sit forlong periodsof time
Ability to climb five flights of stairs ifrequiredto conduct home visits and/or fieldwork
Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents
Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation
Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather including inclement weather if required to conduct home visits and/or field work

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to recruitment hiring compensation training and employee development placement promotion demotion upgrading downgrading transfer layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition military and veteran status gender identity or expression genetic information status as a victim of domestic violence or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact.

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Director

Across our 60 locations we provide programs in a variety of service areas including workforce development children youth familiesseniorsand homeless prevention.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee all program components including staff orientationtrainingand development: client assessment service plandevelopmentand progress: relationships with other community-based organizations; and components specific to the site and population
Ensure all departments meet contractual goals and reporting requirements
Monitor program progress andsubmitall required reports to funding sources including government and private sources
Submitinternalprogress report to Residence Director and/or Executive Directoron a monthly basis. Or morefrequentlyasrequired
Prepare proposals for developmentexpansionand continuation of programs in coordination with Residence Director
Hold monthly individual supervision meetings with staff and group meetings as necessary
Monitor staff performance including performing case reviews and structured observations
Participatein and encourage staff to become involved in agency events
Oversee all parts of social services (case management client navigator social workers and recreation) ensuring uniform quality of services and compliance with regulatory agencies.
Intervene in major crisis with clients staff and agencies ensuring well-being and compliance with laws and government regulations.
Implement goals forrelocatingthe maximum number of homeless migrant families toappropriate permanenthousing.
Prepare social services statistics and reports for performance analysis and program planning.
Formulate and implement social services policies and procedures.
Performadditionalduties as assigned by Residence Director

QUALIFICATIONS

LMSW (Master of Social Work Licensure)
Minimum of two years supervisory experience
Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers electronic mail voicemail facsimile and copier equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong writing and oral communication skills
Strong presentation skills and ability torepresentthe agency at functions and meetings
Ability to collect and analyze client demographics and outcome
Excellent organizational teambuilding and leadership skills
Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Ability to stand walk or sit forlong periodsof time
Ability to climb five flights of stairs ifrequiredto conduct home visits and/or fieldwork
Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents
Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation
Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather including inclement weather if required to conduct home visits and/or field work