Supervisor of Social Services

S:US Is seeking a Supervisor of Social Services for our transitional housing shelter in Brooklyn.

This position is locaterd at 1329‐1331 St. John’s Place Brooklyn, NY 11213.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9a-5p, with flexibility and on-call.

Great opportunity for a recent Social Worker graduate seeking their next career move. LMSW required. Compensation up to $62-67,000. annually.

The Supervisor of Social Services will lead a team of four (4) Case Managers and Housing Specialists in a 68 bed transitional setting assisting individuals with HIV/AIDS attain permanent housing.

Job Functions:

• Provide leadership and guidance to Case Managers around mental health and substance abuse issues, suicide prevention, psychiatric emergencies, crisis intervention, and consumer incidents.
• Provide administrative and clinical supervision to Case Managers, which includes but is not limited to; documented individual supervision meetings, ongoing feedback regarding job performance, participation in case conferencing and service planning, monitoring and evaluation of documentation, staff development, training, and annual performance appraisals.  
• Develop and maintain on site supportive services including, but not limited to:
• Peer support groups, relapse prevention, housing and ADL groups, and health education.
• Provide individual substance abuse and mental health counseling as appropriate.
• Provide training and consultation to Case Managers around co-occurring disorders and the evidence based practices used to address mental illness and substance abuse and to promote overall consumer wellness.
• Utilizes and monitors AWARDS database system, conducts internal chart reviews, and prepare for funder audits.
• Ensure that service delivery and documentation is in accordance with contractual agreements.
• Acts as a liaison to the HASA-EPU around admissions and room closures.
• Monitors daily rosters and provides information for the Monthly Occupancy Report.
• Monitors housing placements and participates in the HASA monthly reporting process.
• Participate in consumer intake, orientation, assessment, and service planning process and monitors consumer progression and/or regression toward service plan goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community based medical, mental health, and substance abuse service providers.
• Work as a member of the social service team in the development of on-site and off-site recreational, socialization, educational, and skill building activities with a view towards community inclusion and integration.
• Work as a member of the social service team in the development of on-site and off-site recreational, socialization, educational, and skill building activities with a view towards community inclusion and integration.
• Adhere to on-call protocol to facilitate crisis intervention, to address emergencies, and other situations that require immediate action.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferencing, division meetings, and trainings.
• Participate in the Services for the Underserved Quality Assurance activities such as incident documentation, management, and reporting
• Coordinates with Maintenance Supervisor around room/apartment/building inspections, fire drills, apartment/room repairs, heat and hot water, habitability and consumer safety issues.
• Reports to the Regional Director of Homeless Services in the absence of the Site Director.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs including email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Performs other duties related to the program as defined by the Site Director.

Job Requirements:

• Must be Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
• CASAC or CASAC-T strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience with individuals with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse issues, mental illness, and history of homelessness required.
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience required. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Knowledge of the NYC HRA HASA entitlement system preferred.
• Experience in residential setting strongly preferred. Experience in group work, tenant organization, intake and assessment, co-occurring disorders, community outreach, and program development strongly preferred.   

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays’.

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