Team Leader

Project Renewal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,974 - 63,524; Full time

Job summary

Project Renewal is looking for a Team Leader for Ana's Place Men's Shelter in New York City. This full-time position includes direct supervision of case managers and ensuring clinical service compliance. The ideal candidate will need a Master’s Degree in Social Work and at least four years of experience working with homeless individuals with mental illnesses.

The Team Leader will coordinate client intakes, supervise services, and ensure all clinical documentation is accurately maintained. Strong supervisory and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and New York State LMSW required.
• Four years of experience with homeless mentally ill adults.
• Two years of proven supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of a team of case managers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate new client intake procedures.
• Conduct assessments and maintain clinical documents.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Listening skills

Case management software

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

NYS LMSW

Job description

Program Description

Ana’s Place is a 108 bed 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless men diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance abuse. Our comprehensive services include case management, individual and group counseling, recreational activities and housing placement assistance. Additionally, psychiatric services are provided Monday through Friday, staffed by a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, and a licensed practical nurse.

Title: Team Leader

Program: Ana's Place Men's Shelter

Salary: $57,749.87 Per Year

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The Team Leader, in conjunction with the Clinical Director and Program Director, is responsible for ensuring that clinical services meet regulatory requirements and standards of care. The Team Leader functions as Clinical Director when the Clinical Director is unavailable.

• Direct supervision and clinical oversight for a small team of case managers.
• Supervises the day-to-day delivery of direct services, including assessment, referral and linkage to services.
• Schedule and participate in weekly team meetings to monitor and evaluate clients’ status and progress with respect to treatment goals.
• Ensure assessments, psycho-social evaluations and Independent Living Plans are prepared and followed.
• Coordinate and monitor delivery of services by on site nurse and psychiatrist.
• Review referral packages and conduct comprehensive interview and assessments to determine potential client’s eligibility for program vacancies.
• Coordinate new client intake procedures.
• Assists in quality assurance activities to ensure service milestones and program performance goals are met.
• Ensures accurate and up to date clinical documents are being maintained and that required data is inputted in a timely fashion into the AWARDS system
• Responds to crisis in collaboration with the psychiatrist and nursing personnel and serve as point person to coordinate communication.
• Full-time position
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, NYS LMSW required
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience working with homeless mentally ill adults or other special needs population.
• Must have proven supervisory skills including at least two years of supervisory experience
• Excellent oral, writing and listening skills
• An ability to work independently and to initiate actions to support the efforts of the staff and the clients
• An ability to relate with clients as well as all levels of staff
• Knowledge of case management software as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite