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JASA · 4 hours ago

Program Director- Living in Place

Bronx, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

JASA is an organization focused on improving the lives of individuals in the community, and they are seeking a Program Director for their Living in Place Program. The role involves providing leadership, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering services to clients, while also overseeing staff and programmatic growth.

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Responsibilities

Provides direct leadership to the Living in Place program including supervision of staff and identifying opportunities for programmatic growth and improvement

Plans, organizes and directs coordination and implementation of service delivery to Living in Place clients

Intervenes during client emergencies

Maintains oversight and monitors cases with elevated risks

Maintains oversight of contract deliverables and compliance with internal and funder regulations

Provides direct services to clients such as care coordination and short term counseling. Services may be delivered in client homes, JASA offices, and/or alternate community sites

Communicates policies and objectives to subordinates and gives general direction and procedures to adhere to policies and achieve objectives

Assesses all problem areas, makes recommendations for corrective action and writes reports on findings and progress

Provides tactical guidance and direction on all activities of the program toward maximizing the quality of concept, policy and services

Recruitment for the program including interviewing and recommending persons eligible and appropriate for hire

Attends meetings (internal and external) on matters relating to JASA’s Living in Place program

Makes recommendations to the Senior Director of Mental Health relative to services and activities provided including the implementation of measurable outcomes

Ensures that all reports, statistical records, and records required by governmental agencies are maintained and that JASA is in full compliance with all contract requirements

Additional responsibilities as required

Qualification

Graduate degree in social workNYS license in social workThree years experience in mental healthOrganizational skillsLeadership skillsComputer literacyBilingual preferableCultural competenceEnglish proficiencyTeam collaborationWriting skills

Required

Graduate degree in social work or related human service field

NYS license in social work or mental health counseling is required

Three years experience in mental health or related aging services preferred

Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to provide supervision and leadership to social work staff

Ability to work collaboratively within a team

Ability to read, write, speak, understand English

Good writing/record keeping skills

Computer literate with ability to learn program-specific software

Ability to travel throughout NYC as needed

Understanding and appreciation of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and individual values as they relate to serving clients and families