Director, Social Services & Housing Programs

Project Redirect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Redirect in New York seeks a Director of Social Services to lead a shelter's social services program, focusing on expeditious housing placement and resident self-sufficiency. The role oversees assessments, counseling, service planning, and linkage to entitlements, medical, education, substance abuse, employment, and mental health services.

You will manage a team of case managers and specialists, coordinate casework, ensure compliance with DHS policies, and collaborate with other

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with 2+ years direct social service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of Case Managers, Housing Specialists, Social Service Supervisors, Program Coordinator and Employment Specialists

Skills

Leadership & team management

Crisis intervention

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent writing

Program development

Analytical thinking

MS Word/Excel

Community resources knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work / Psychology / Sociology / related field

Bachelor’s degree in Human Service / related field

Associate’s degree with 6+ years social service experience

Tools

Database management

Job description

Project Redirect in New York seeks a Director of Social Services to lead a shelter's social services program, focusing on expeditious housing placement and resident self-sufficiency. The role oversees assessments, counseling, service planning, and linkage to entitlements, medical, education, substance abuse, employment, and mental health services.

You will manage a team of case managers and specialists, coordinate casework, ensure compliance with DHS policies, and collaborate with other