Jewish Board of Family and Childrens Services

Director Department

Jewish Board of Family and Childrens Services • $100K — $120K *
Bronx, NY 10467In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • LCSW, MSW, or other clinical qualification preferred; MPA, MPH, or related degree considered.
  • Minimum of two years supervisory experience in residential services or related human services programs.
  • Significant experience working with a seriously mentally ill population.
  • Deep understanding of trauma-informed care and co-occurring issues.
  • Compassionate approach towards vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure clinical, operational, and fiscal oversight of assigned programs.
  • Lead and guide programs to achieve meaningful outcomes through effective interventions.
  • Conduct individual and group clinical supervision and performance evaluations for staff.
  • Manage recruitment, hiring, and personnel matters for program staff.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and client safety standards.
  • Develop and implement new programs and initiatives as needed.
  • Act as a primary point of contact for urgent client crises and on-call situations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and development through leadership roles.
  • Collaborative working environment with a focus on quality client care.
  • Access to ongoing training and support in mental health best practices.
  • Dynamic work setting with opportunities to impact vulnerable populations.
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Director provides administrative and clinical supervision. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the standards of regulatory agencies and of The Jewish Board. Work schedule may include rotating shifts and on-call service.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

PROGRAM SUPERVISION
  • Ensures overall clinical, operational and fiscal oversight of assigned programs
  • Assists programs in utilizing established, effective interventions to achieve defined, meaningful outcomes
  • Provides leadership and vision to assist programs in achieving goals; continually improving performance and meeting challenges proactively and effectively
  • Ensures that programmatic systems are in place to meet all client safety and service needs, including the safety and service needs of children residing in the shelter
  • Ensures service delivery and program operations are in compliance with regulatory requirements and standards
  • Provides individual and group clinical and task supervision to staff, conducts performance evaluations
  • Takes the lead in recruitment, hiring, discipline, and other personnel matters with program staff
  • Ensures that physical facilities/sites meet appropriate safety and aesthetic standards and that monthly fire drills with the clients are completed
  • Conducts regular apartment inspections.
  • Ensures that appropriate training and supervision is provided to all staff; develops and provides training
  • Develops and implements new programs, projects and initiatives
  • Available and on-call 24/7 to assist in managing and responding to urgent situations and client crises


ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT
  • Provides overall administrative oversight for of assigned programs.
  • Maintains census for programs and oversees program intake and discharge activities
  • Ensures that all deliverables from Jewish Board and OMH are met.
  • Ensures compliance with internal Jewish Board policies and procedures
  • Maintains adherence to program budgets and maintains programs' fiscal viability
  • Collaborates with Program Directors and other Jewish Board programs/departments to solve problems/issues
  • Utilizes data to inform planning, service delivery and overall management
  • Participates in agency and external committees and initiatives and coalitions
  • Works collaboratively with fellow Program Directors of other Jewish Board programs
  • Provides leadership and direction to staff including the development of talent
  • Ensures that quality of care and high clinical standards are met (as evidenced by independent program reviews, positive client outcomes and low numbers of adverse events)
  • Acts as a strong steward of agency resources as evidenced by programs meeting productivity and utilization goals as well as delivering financial results in line with budget
  • Responsible for approval of administrative forms and reports including monthly billing information, weekly staff timesheets, petty cash and monetary disbursements to clients.


CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
  • Knowledge of and experience with the operation of housing and supportive housing programs.
  • Excellent track record as a supervisor, ability to motivate staff, build teams, and retain employees
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to understand and appreciate the broader issues of politics, funding, and reputation of the agency while retaining attention to detail
  • A problem-solving orientation, resourcefulness, resilience
  • Ability to travel to visit resident apartments when needed

EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED (List all that is required to achieve this position):
  • LCSW, MSW, or other clinical qualification preferred; MPA, MPH, or related degree will be considered
  • At least two years of supervisory experience in residential services or related human services programs

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
  • Substantial experience in working with serious mentally ill population.
  • Understanding of trauma informed care.
  • Understanding of co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse addiction.
  • Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals
  • Patience and understanding for the sometimes slow process of stabilization and recovery

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
  • Familiarity with working in Windows environment
  • Ability to utilize Adaptive Budget Software, Excel, and other programs utilized by the Jewish Board as part of the budget process
  • Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software


VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
  • Able to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens.
  • Able to input data into relevant systems
  • Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.


WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
  • Ability to travel in the community to visit facilities and scattered-site apartments
  • Ability to travel to Jewish Board HQ for meetings
  • Willingness to attend occasional out of town trainings, symposiums, and conferences

About Jewish Board of Family and Childrens Services

The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services is a non-profit organization that provides mental health and social services to individuals and families in the New York City area. The organization was founded in 1874 and has since grown to become one of the largest providers of mental health and social services in the country. The Jewish Board offers a wide range of services, including counseling, therapy, case management, and residential care. The organization is committed to helping individuals and families overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
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* Ladders Estimates

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