Director of Social Services-QU530101
Institute for Community Living, Inc.
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Job overview
The Director of Social Services leads a team to provide counseling, entitlement, health, education, and social services, coordinating on‑site clinical services while ensuring quality through supervision, case conferences, and data‑driven program evaluation.
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Full job description
Salary: $74,263 USD per year
Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Human Services field (Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Rehab Counseling, Counseling, etc.)
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years progressive supervisory experience in a human services setting.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
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NYS Education Department Licensure in professional field.
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Experience with treatment planning and DHS regulations.
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Ability to supervise case managers and their written work; coaching when appropriate.
Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Work Location Requirement: Onsite
Compensation: $ 74,263 annually
What We Offer
We provide competitive benefits, including:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (HSA), Dental and Vision plans • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match • Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, Personal, Sick, Mental Health Days and 12 paid holidays • Employee Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources • Learning & Development Opportunities: Educational Leave and Tuition Assistance, Training and Career Development Tracks • Additional Perks: Commuter Benefits, recognition programs, discount programs, flexible spending plans, voluntary benefits including pet insurance, identity theft insurance, legal plans, and voluntary ancillary benefits.
About the Role
Direct the social services staff to provide counseling, entitlement, health and educational programs and social services. Coordinate clinical services on site.
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensure adequate mental health, medical, social services, housing placement and substance abuse services for all clients.• Control the quality of services through formal supervision, case conferences and consultation to ensure a high standard of services.• Evaluate assessment documentation and establish criteria for program admission.• Communicate with referral agencies on admission criteria and bed vacancies.• Review charts and database entries.• Work with program director and staff to support clinical work.• Establish an ongoing training program and staff development to ensure professional and informed service.• Implement casework policies and procedures to ensure continuity of services.• Manage collection and analysis of client and program data to generate reports and evaluate programs.• Intervene in major crises to ensure the well-being of staff and clients.• Provide technical assistance to case management team as needed.• Work jointly with contract medical / mental health providers to ensure timely delivery of services.• Provides supervision and oversight to supervisory clinical staff.• Completion of performance evaluations.• Has on-call responsibility.• Perform other duties as assigned.
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