Program Director - Domestic Violence Programs

Urban Resource Institute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Resource Institute seeks a Program Director for Domestic Violence Programs to lead the shelter operations, ensure safety and confidentiality, and guide innovative services.

You will manage intake and discharge, budgeting, staff supervision, training, and collaboration with community agencies; requires 5+ years in management and 3+ years residential experience. Masters in related field preferred and LMSW/LCSW preferred; strong MS Office skills expected.

Qualifications

• Experience working with victims of domestic violence.
• Solid understanding of root causes, dynamics and prevention strategies for domestic violence.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills with ability to manage multiple projects in a busy environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work well on teams.
• Project management experience in cross-functional settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the shelter program including client intake/discharge and services.
• Oversee billing and budgeting for the program.
• Supervise, hire, evaluate and develop staff and interns.
• Provide oversight of staff duties, counseling, childcare, case records and statistics.
• Coordinate staff training and development.
• Develop collaborations with community organizations and government agencies.
• Represent URI at coalitions and task forces to ensure collaboration.
• Assist with grant proposals, reports and program evaluation.

Skills

Experience with DV victims

Strong clinical skills

Project management

Writing and public speaking

Confidentiality & professionalism

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Human Services

LMSW / LCSW license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Program Director - Domestic Violence Programs

Job Category: Administrative

Requisition Number: PROGR004971

Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

New York, NY
New York, NY, USA

Description

As a member of URI’s Leadership Team, the Program Director/Social Work Supervisor maintains a safe, confidential, and therapeutic environment for domestic violence victims and their children in shelter and encourages the development and implementation of innovative services and programs that represent the best practices in the field of victimization. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the shelter program including oversight of client intake and discharge, client services, and compliance with city and state rules and regulations.
• Manage billing and budgeting for the program.
• Supervise, hire, evaluate and develop staff and interns.
• Provide oversight of staff duties, including counseling and childcare service, case records and statistics, monitoring length of stay, and other related tasks as needed.
• Coordinate and supervise the development and implementation of staff training.
• Develop collaborations with other community based organizations and government agencies.
• Develop programs for clients and children focused on agency priorities, including safety, self-sufficiency and recreational activities.
• Represent URI at city and statewide coalitions, task forces and committees to ensure the continuation of solid collaborative approaches.
• Assist with grant proposals, reports and program evaluation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President, DV Programs.
• Three or more years of experience managing a residential program.
• Five or more years of management and supervisory experience.

Education and Certifications

• Graduate degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field.
• LicensedClinical Social Worker (LCSW/LMSW) preferred.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience working with victims of domestic violence required.
• Must possess a solid understanding of the root causes, dynamics and prevention strategies for domestic violence, sexual assault and related abuse.
• Strong clinical skills, including assessment, intervention, referral and advocacy, and strong inter/intra agency collaborative skills required.
• Must be an articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of the organization and work well on teams.
• Must have experience in effectively maintaining a healthy work environment for staff that encourages professionalism, respect, equality, diversity and continuous improvement.
• Must be a responsible individual with reputable character who is known to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, cope with stress and crisis situations in a calm manner, and who models non-violent behavior.
• Project management skills and experience, especially in projects requiring significant resources and cross-functional involvement is a must.
• Must have strong writing and public speaking skills with an ability to manage and organize multiple projects in a busy, pressured work environment.
• Must be extremely comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications.

Pay Rate: $81,000/yr - $107,100.00/yr

This position is vacant at our Brooklyn Location.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Masters or better in Human Services or related field.

Experience

Required

Five or more years of management and supervisory experience.

Three or more years of experience managing a residential program.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

LMSW

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