Director of Social Services

S:US Is seeking a Director of Social Services for their men's shelter in Brooklyn.

This position is located at Brooklyn, NY 11208

The Director of Social Services will:

• Work with Shelter staff to identify unmet needs among shelter residents. Develop plans to engage residents in supplementary services
• Develop and identify a schedule of “groups of various content conducted within and outside of the facility
• Provide crisis intervention services and if necessary, refer clients for psychiatric assessment
• Maintain updated information about mental health, substance abuse treatment and other social services in the community
• Be a resource to Case managers and their clients
• Work with clients and case managers in developing treatment plan and identifying community based referrals for client to continue treatment after leaving the shelter
• Maintain data about service utilization
• Provide administrative and clinical supervision to staff
• Attend, participate, and facilitate regular staff trainings and meetings
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all clients’ information
• Complete incident reports in accordance with policy and procedures
• Report any abuse/neglect in accordance with policy and procedure
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the clients on a daily basis
• Work cooperatively with entire team to carry out the program goals and objectives for each client
• Understand and implement the agency’s philosophy, policies and mission
• Comply with all SUS Employee and Corporate Compliance Policies, Procedures, and Protocols
• Comply with NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes

Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree required
• 2+ years of Managerial/Supervisory experience.
• Flexibility including evening and weekend hours required.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• LMSW/LCSW or LMHC preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.