Assistant Program Director, Housing & Behavioral Health

S:US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

S:US in New York City is seeking an Assistant Program Director to supervise Case Management and ensure high-quality care for adults who have experienced homelessness and mental illness. In the absence of the Program Director, you will supervise all program staff alongside the Program and Regional Director.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field and at least two years of supervisory experience, plus experience with homelessness and mental illness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with homelessness and mental illness.
• Master’s degree preferred, professional license LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policies.
• Familiar with OMH regulations.
• Direct supervision of all program staff with regard to Case Management.
• Development and implementation of individual client service plans in conjunction with clinical staff, counseling team and client.
• Responsible for insuring that contracts with clients reflect goals of service plans for assisting counselors to develop intervention goals and activities which support the service plan.
• Coordinate Annual Functional Assessment Review for each client, submitting report and recommendations to Utilization Review Committee.
• Responsible for maintaining contact with other service agencies and insuring client placement for treatment and program activities.
• Responsible for coordination with Intake Coordinator of orientation and transitioning in to program of all new residents.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary.
• May represent agency with community groups and agencies.
• Prepares report for Regional Director of Behavioral Health Services and VP of Behavioral Health Services, including any problems, and proposals for changes in policies or program design.
• Provides supervisory meetings with all staff and maintains documentation of these meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Master’s degree preferred (LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC preferred)

Job description

S:US in New York City is seeking an Assistant Program Director to supervise Case Management and ensure high-quality care for adults who have experienced homelessness and mental illness. In the absence of the Program Director, you will supervise all program staff alongside the Program and Regional Director.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field and at least two years of supervisory experience, plus experience with homelessness and mental illness.