Director of Social Services-QU530101

Education:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Human Services field (Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Rehab Counseling, Counseling, etc.)

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years progressive supervisory experience in a human services setting.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• NYS Education Department Licensure in professional field.
• Experience with treatment planning and DHS regulations.
• Ability to supervise case managers and their written work; coaching when appropriate.

Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Location Requirement: Onsite

Direct the social services staff to provide counseling, entitlement, health and educational programs and social services. Coordinate clinical services on site.

• Ensure adequate mental health, medical, social services, housing placement and substance abuse services for all clients.
• Control the quality of services through formal supervision, case conferences and consultation to ensure a high standard of services.
• Evaluate assessment documentation and establish criteria for program admission.
• Communicate with referral agencies on admission criteria and bed vacancies.
• Review charts and database entries.
• Work with program director and staff to support clinical work.
• Establish an ongoing training program and staff development to ensure professional and informed service.
• Implement casework policies and procedures to ensure continuity of services.
• Manage collection and analysis of client and program data to generate reports and evaluate programs.
• Intervene in major crises to ensure the well-being of staff and clients.
• Provide technical assistance to case management team as needed.
• Work jointly with contract medical / mental health providers to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Provides supervision and oversight to supervisory clinical staff.
• Completion of performance evaluations.
• Has on-call responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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