Assistant Director of Social Services - NYC Staffing : Job Details

Project FIND's mission is to provide low- and moderate-income and homeless seniors with the services and support they need to enrich their lives and live independently. Today Project FIND operates three supportive housing residences that are home to about 600 people and four senior centers with over 3,000 members. Our members and residents range from the healthy and active to the frail and homebound to the homeless. For all these men and women, Project FIND is a critical resource, providing housing, meals, and programs that help individuals navigate the challenges of aging by encouraging community engagement and healthy living.

The Assistant Director of Social Services provides direct leadership and oversight of The Woodstock Hotel social service programs. The Assistant Director of Social Services provides direct administrative as well as clinical supervision to a team comprised of social workers, case managers, housing specialists, peer specialists, student interns and/or paraprofessional trainees. This position reports to the Director of Social Services; providing backup coverage when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Director of Social Services, the position is responsible for all social service functions.
• Core-Critical functions to include:
• Administrative
• Client Care
• Staff Development
• Human Resources
• Communication

Qualifications:

A Master's degree in Social Work or related field(s) is preferred. Three to five years of supervisory experience in a shelter or residential setting that provides comprehensive social services, housing placement, and/or job skills training to older adults, homeless persons, persons with mental health conditions, and/or substance users. Knowledge of geriatric care and the aging process for older adults. History working with persons with disabilities. Experience with Homeless Services and affiliated contract requirements in NYC. Strong assessment, direct practice, counseling, supervision, community outreach, group leadership skills and program development experience with an aging population preferred. Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, AWARDS, CAPS preferred.

Project FIND participates in E-Verify, which confirms employment authorization through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.

Minimum Salary: 75000 Maximum Salary: 85000 Salary Unit: Yearly