DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES- BROOKLYN

Black Veterans for Social Justice, Inc. - Shelter Operations

Job Description

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000.00

Position: Social Service Director -

Reports to: Regional Director, Director

Prepared Date: 2021

Functions

1. Directs and operates social services at the BVSJ Shelter program.

2. Responsible for the operation of the facility in the Director's absence.

3. Assists the Director in the general administration and policies and procedures of the social service program.

4. Responsible for reporting, as required by DHS, NYSDSS, and the Assessment Shelter.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Maintains linkages with other providers and develops plans for housing, employment, substance abuse, and recreational staff.
• Supervises all social service staff to program guidelines and policies, including all case management, employment, housing, substance abuse, and recreation staff.

• Assures meals meet resident nutritional requirements.

• Assists with staff development through training and reinforcement.

• Provides counseling and crisis intervention when needed.

• Maintains the development of statistics aimed at monitoring operational goals and performance criteria weekly.

• Maintains and signs off on service plans upon entry and upon updates.

• Monitors and reviews case records for compliance as required by DHS and NYSDS and Shelter.
• Manages and oversees intake functions.

• Other duties and assignments are deemed necessary at the discretion of the Shelter director.

Effect on End Results
1. The shelter will have a qualified complement of staffing.

2. Assessment, Diversion, and Referral networks operate to maximum efficiency and expertise.

3. Staff is properly trained in their job functions.

4. Oversight agencies receive appropriate operational and management information.

5. ILP's are up to date and compliant.

6. Clients sign appropriate documentation and are referred for medical and psychiatric evaluations.

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Social Work with three (3) years’ experience in a program serving the homeless or similar population; -or- a High School diploma, or equivalent, and three (5) years’ experience in a residential program serving the homeless or similar population.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• On call

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• OTDA AND DHS POLICIES: 1 year (Required)
• CARES: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location