Director of Family Services - Urban League of Rochester : Job Details

Director of Family Services

Rochester, NY (

Description

Job Status: Grant-funded

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: 35 hours/week

FUNCTION:Oversee the Division of Family Services, and the Mobility Mentoring Program

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for overseeing the Family Services Division, under the guidance of the EVP of Programs.

• Complete and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as requested by the Program Planning, Research and Evaluation Department.

• Assist the EVP of Programs in the hiring or Human Resources oversight of divisional staff.

• Direct up to 4 Mobility Mentors and up to 2 Mobility Mentor Navigators, EISEP Case Managers and Outreach Specialist including performance reviews and staff observations.

• Oversee the mobility mentoring and motivational interviewing carried out by staff members in the Family Services Division, including training new and current staff members.

• Work directly with clients in the Family Services Division, as required by any staffing limitations.

• Attend Urban League of Rochester functions and events.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the EVP of Programs.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree with a background in case management, mobility mentoring or motivational interviewing.

• Master's degree in a relevant area (i.e., case management, counselling, human services) preferred.

• Knowledge of mobility mentoring required; knowledge of case management preferred.

• Requires 3+ years of experience in client interactions or management.

• Requires 2+ years of experience in managing or overseeing other staff members.

• Experience in civic engagement, financial planning preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to independently meet deadlines and requirements from supervisors.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Capacity to manage multiple projects and assignments, often with competing deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of the dynamics of race and class within the political economy of contemporary urban America.

• Competency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Access, and Excel.

• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

TheUrbanLeagueofRochesteriscommittedto creating a diverseenvironmentand isproudto bean equal opportunityemployer.Allqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentregardlessofrace, color,religion,genderidentityorexpression, sexualorientation, nationalorigin, genetics, ability,age,or veteran status.

Salary Description

$55,000 - $60,000 annually