Director of Social Services

Bronx Parent Housing Network (BPHN) is looking for a Director of Social Services to join the team!

Who We Are: BPHN is committed to making a difference in solving the housing problem in New York City by transforming lives and creating holistic paths to employment so that individuals and families can secure safe, clean, affordable and permanent housing.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous PTO
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 403b Plan
• 403b Employer Match
• An opportunity to positively impact the lives of the thousands of clients we serve!

PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

Provides clinical leadership and oversight to a Social Services team including Case Managers, Housing specialist, and clinical interns. Additionally, the DSS will participate in or lead interdisciplinary teams including psychologists, psychiatrists, substance abuse counselors, medical professionals, representatives of government agencies, and other individuals whose goal is to help families become self-sufficient, integrated into the community, and housing independent.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the Social Services team in all aspects of service provision to our clients.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish service linkages with community-base providers.
• Prepare for, participate in, and or lead any internal or DHS client case conferences.
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly supervision with all direct reports.
• Provide supportive counseling to children and families.
• Partner with the Housing Specialist in identifying appropriate housing resources.
• Participate in unit inspections, assessing client household skills and ADL’s and leading the team to respond appropriately and timely to any clinical concerns.
• Coordinate the admission and discharge process of shelter residents.
• Enforce DHS/BPHN rules, policies, and guidelines by proactively outreaching and counseling clients.
• Participate in the reporting, investigation, and documenting of all significant incidents to the Shelter Director, BPHN Executive Team members, and all appropriate reporting agencies (DHS, ACS, NYPD, etc.), as required by all applicable regulations and laws.
• Compile and contribute statistical data to the Shelter Director (or anyone / he designates) in support of internal and external reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit case summaries and reports both internally and to regulatory agencies.
• Respond timely to requests for information from BPHN, DHS and or any external entity in consultation with the Shelter Director.
• Participate in: weekly or bi-weekly supervision with the Shelter Director; weekly all-staff meetings; monthly Community (Residential) meetings, some of which may extend your work day by an hour.
• Mediate conflicts between direct reports and any program staff members, or staff and residents.
• Assume all duties as required in the absence of the Shelter Director.
• Assure that performance evaluations of direct reports are completed and reviewed annually or at the end of the probationary period for new hires.
• Ensure that case files are organized, and client records are accurate, current, and meet all DHS specifications
• Develop and revise clinical policies and procedures as appropriate
• Identify and enroll staff in all appropriate trainings and conduct in-service trainings
• Facilitate participation of social services staffers in monthly community meetings
• Conceptualize, develop, and provide oversight of group activities designed to enhance the skills and self-esteem of program participants.

Masters in Social Work (Required)

LCSW or LMSW Preferred.

2-4 years DHS/HRA case management experience

Candidate must be proficient in written and oral English; written and oral Spanish proficiency is (strongly) preferred. Some customer service and job readiness experience preferred. Knowledge of at least one of the following service areas is required: homeless related issues, criminal justice, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse. Prior training experience in CARES database is helpful. Knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and other database programs.

POSITION SCOPE: Employee is responsible for implementing program activities related to required training and following through independently in accordance with established procedures.

PROBLEM SOLVING: Independently works through routine problems, determining solutions from established standards or procedures.

KNOWLEDGE: Duties require a thorough understanding of principles, concepts and methodology associated with counseling occupation.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Makes routine low-cost expenditures, as designated by supervisor.

CONTACTS: Works primarily with staff within own program. External contacts are infrequent and limited in scope.

SUPERVISION: Occasionally instructs or assists other employees. Sometimes delegates work assignments to others as directed by supervisor.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel locally using public transportation. Required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word well. Required on a regular basis to be prepared to utilize appropriate techniques to ensure consumers safety. Required to utilize near vision to read data and other documents including spreadsheets and reports in printed form or on computer screens. Regularly required to move fingers, wrist and arms in a repetitive manner to operate office equipment.

Thank you for your interest in working with us!

Website: www.bphn.org

EEO STATEMENT: BPHN provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all employees and applicants for employment. BPHN does not discriminate against any individual based on race, creed, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, color, age, national origin, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or self-image, gender appearance, behavior or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, family medical history or request for or receipt of genetic services, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest or conviction history, or any other characteristic or status protected by law in employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, compensation, fringe benefits, staff development and training, promotion or transfer, lay-off or termination, or any other condition of employment. BPHN is committed to fostering diversity at all levels.

Proof of Vaccination is a Job Requirement at BPHN