Assistant Program Director - FEP (2733)

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

The BronxWorks Family Enrichment Program, a child abuse prevention program, has been providing quality preventive services for over 17 years and is seeking candidates to leverage this experience to the next level. 

The position offers consistent and expert supervision, including the option for LCSW supervision towards clinical license. 

Experienced case planners ready for their next step are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Program Director:

Provides program and practice administration and staff supervision; staff provide casework counseling and case management services to maintain family integrity and enhance family functioning.

Candidates must be a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; supervisory experience a plus. 

Required: A supportive approach to supervision, excellent interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide direct services to clients. 
• Maintain case records and statistics for program. 
• Assist the program director in recruiting and training direct service staff. 
• Administer personnel policies and procedures under the guidance of the program director. 
• Hold monthly supervision meetings with staff supervised. 
• Develop regular communication with contract managers for programs supervised and act as liaison with funding source. 
• Ensure all programs meet contractual goals and reporting requirements. 
• Monitor program progress and submit all required reports to funding sources, including. 
• Submit internal progress reports on a monthly basis, or more frequently as required. 
• Plan and develop budgets, and work with Program Director and fiscal staff to ensure that collection of payment from funding source is current. 
• Monitor fiscal expenses and analyze fiscal reports on a monthly basis. 
• Prepare proposals for the development, expansion and continuation of programs in coordination with Department Director and the Program Director. 
• Monitor staff performance, including performing case reviews and structured observations. 
• Participate in, and encourage staff to become involved in, agency events. 
• Act as liaison with the community including the area community district. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager. 

 QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s degree in social work required. 
• A minimum of two years program management experience. 
• Engaging personality and detailed orientated skills are essential.