JASA · 1 day ago
Program Director - Brooklyn North Elder Justice
JASA is an organization focused on supporting older adults, and they are seeking a Program Director for their Elder Justice Program. The role involves overseeing the program, ensuring compliance with policies, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support older adult survivors of elder abuse and maltreatment.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and supervise Social Workers, Case Assistants, and student interns, providing both individual and group supervision
Manage program eligibility screenings, triage emergency interventions, and assign cases to the appropriate staff members
Monitor and ensure compliance with case records, client case reviews, and service plans
Manage contract deliverables and ensure they are in compliance with both JASA and NYC Aging standards
Participate in designated internal and external meetings
Spearhead presentations on elder abuse and engage in community outreach initiatives
Attend mandatory internal and external training sessions
Conduct quarterly peer reviews as directed by the Quality Assurance Director
Build and sustain relationships with internal partners and external agencies
Maintain daily and consistent communication with the Senior and Associate Directors regarding work schedules, time off, and any personal, staff, or client emergencies, recruit and interview potential program candidates
Provide direct case oversight in the absence of Social Workers
Manage the procurement and inventory of client supplies, office equipment, materials, and vendor invoices
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior and/or Associate Director
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or a related field in Gerontology, Psychology, Human Services, or other Social Services
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in individual and group counseling; skilled in various treatment modalities, including Motivational Interviewing
Computer literacy, with the ability to learn program-specific software for data entry
Understanding and respect for diversity factors (race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual preference, and individual values) and how they impact providing services to vulnerable and at-risk older adults
Preferred
Bilingual is preferred (Spanish, French-Creole, Mandarin, etc.)