Selfhelp Community Services · 3 weeks ago
Assistant Director (Russian-Speaking) - Holocaust Survivor Program
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$78K/yr - $82K/yr
3+ years expSelfhelp Community Services is seeking an Assistant Director for their Holocaust Survivor Program. The role involves overseeing casework services, providing supervision to staff, and managing various programmatic responsibilities to ensure effective service delivery to clients.
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Responsibilities
Review intakes and assign new client cases
Provide weekly individual supervision from a trauma-informed perspective to social work staff and social work interns
Oversee onboarding, training and coaching of new employees, including creating and implementing curriculum for new worker trainings
Complete annual staff performance appraisals, evaluate worker performance on an ongoing basis and conduct performance improvement plans and disciplinary action, where appropriate
Provide person-centered trauma-informed casework/case management services to clients, including assessment; information and referral; applications for entitlements and benefits; developing case plans; arranging for provision of services; advocacy on behalf of clients; and supportive counseling. Provide case coverage for workers who are out of the office
Develop and maintain knowledge about programs, benefits and psychosocial topics relevant for the specific client population. Disseminate relevant information to staff
Oversee the planning of social and recreational programs and other group activities and events for clients; facilitate and assist at said events
Develop and maintain systems for client monitoring and record keeping utilizing client database. Review case records for quality assurance
Prepare monthly statistical reports as required. Track and provide additional data for grant funding and other reports as requested
Ensure all work is completed within organizational and departmental guidelines/timeframes
Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regard to regulatory compliance or good business practices
Adheres to the organization’s policy in regard to absenteeism, appearance and health and safety protocols
Qualification
Required
Bilingual Russian/English required
MSW required, with LMSW preferred
Russian language proficiency required
Experience in the provision of casework services
3-5 years' experience in supervision required
Able to work with clients with mental health diagnoses
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other technology
Excellent communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Preferred
LMSW preferred
Company
Selfhelp Community Services
We believe that individuals deserve compassionate, trusted, and innovative care that respects their life experiences.
201-500 employees
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