Team Leader

Title: Team LeaderProgram: Anas Place Mens ShelterSalary: $57749.87 Per YearProgram Description:Anas Place is a 108 bed 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless men diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance abuse. Our comprehensive services include case management individual and group counseling recreational activities and housing placement assistance. Additionally psychiatric services are provided Monday through Friday staffed by a psychiatrist nurse practitioner registered nurse and a licensed practical Duties and Responsibilities:The Team Leader in conjunction with the Clinical Director and Program Director is responsible for ensuring that clinical services meet regulatory requirements and standards of care. The Team Leader functions as Clinical Director when the Clinical Director is essential duties of the Position include but are not limited to the following activities:Direct supervision and clinical oversight for a small team of case the day-to-day delivery of direct services including assessment referral and linkage to and participate in weekly team meetings to monitor and evaluate clients status and progress with respect to treatment assessments psycho-social evaluations and Independent Living Plans are prepared and and monitor delivery of services by on site nurse and referral packages and conduct comprehensive interview and assessments to determine potential clients eligibility for program new client intake in quality assurance activities to ensure service milestones and program performance goals are accurate and up to date clinical documents are being maintained and that required data is inputted in a timely fashion into the AWARDS systemResponds to crisis in collaboration with the psychiatrist and nursing personnel and serve as point person to coordinate -time positionPerforms all other duties as assigned by :Masters Degree in Social Work NYS LMSW required A minimum of four (4) years of experience working with homeless mentally ill adults or other special needs population. Must have proven supervisory skills including at least two years of supervisory experience Excellent oral writing and listening skills An ability to work independently and to initiate actions to support the efforts of the staff and the clients An ability to relate with clients as well as all levels of staff Knowledge of case management software as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite