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Services for the UnderServed · 1 day ago

Assistant Program Director

Bronx, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

Services for the UnderServed is dedicated to providing quality care for individuals facing homelessness and mental illness. The Assistant Program Director will supervise Case Management services, ensuring that clients receive appropriate support and care while also overseeing program staff in the absence of the Program Director.

Health CareHomeless ShelterNon ProfitResidentialSocial

Responsibilities

Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policies

Familiar with OMH regulations

Direct supervision of all program staff with regard to Case Management

Development and implementation of individual client service plans in conjunction with clinical staff, counseling team and client

Responsible for insuring that contracts with clients reflect goals of service plans for assisting counselors to develop intervention goals and activities which support the service plan

Coordinate Annual Functional Assessment Review for each client, submitting report and recommendations to Utilization Review Committee

Responsible for maintaining contact with other service agencies and insuring client placement for treatment and program activities (may include volunteer job placement)

Responsible for coordination with Intake Coordinator of orientation and transitioning in to program of all new residents

Participates in discharge planning

Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary

May represent agency with community groups and agencies

Prepares report for Regional Director of Behavioral Health Services and VP of Behavioral Health Services, including any problems, and proposals for changes in policies or program design

Provides supervisory meetings with all staff and maintains documentation of these meetings

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Supervisory experienceHomelessnessMental illnessBachelor’s degree in Human ServicesMaster’s degree preferredProfessional license LMSWProfessional license LCSWProfessional license LMHCDifferent populationsBilingual English/Spanish