Program Director (LMSW/LCSW)
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About Us Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year - and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain's New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! Benefits For Full Time Employees Benefits/Perks: Tuition Assistance Program Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays) Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care) 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time) Candidates hired in this position will work in person but may have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule at program leadership discretion Overview Title: Program Director- Euphrasian Diagnostic Center Reports to: Vice President - Youth & Family Well-Being Location: 479 New Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11207 Hours: 35 Hours/Week, Exempt Position requires staff to be on site. Some evenings/weekends may be needed. Job Summary: In the context of child-centered, family-focused practice to promote Permanency, Safety and Well-being and to reduce length of stay in Foster Care, the Program Director administers and supervises a 10 bed female adolescent Diagnostic Center, maintaining effective delivery of services consistent with agency philosophy and policy, COA, as well as with city and state mandates. Major Duties: Ensure that the residence reflects Good Shepherd philosophy is in compliance with governmental and professional standards, provides the optimal care to the participants and their families with sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity using strength-based, youth development and trauma sensitive concepts. Coordinate and lead all relevant meetings. Facilitate rich and robust program team, treatment team meetings and other relevant meetings to assure integration of treatment and support services within the overall therapeutic milieu. Facilitate rich and robust program treatment team meetings and all other relevant meetings to assure integration of social services within the overall therapeutic milieu. Promote permanent connections, including reunification, foster boarding home placement, adoption and alternative permanent living arrangements. Assist with stabilization, respite and crisis management and provide on-call services throughout the evenings and weekends, when necessary. Oversee that mandated paperwork and recordkeeping remains in compliance with ACS, OCFS and GSS Program Evaluation and Planning Dept and Medicaid Managed Care. Integrate high-quality social service practice, utilizing trauma-informed evidence-based and evidence-informed models and ensure on-going development, fidelity and adherence to these best practices within the social service department throughout the Diagnostic Center. Lead an inter-disciplinary team to formulate case conceptualization, planning and recommendations and assure clinical, case practice, educational and mentoring needs of the residents are being met as part of the therapeutic milieu. Serve as a leader in program development and implementation of Youth and Family Development, Preparing Youth for Adulthood, Sanctuary and other models that focus on quality services for youth and families. Responsible for effective daily communication and collaboration with ACS/OCFS and other departments to ensure consistent and effective referrals as well as ongoing program support. Respond to significant incidents and collaborate with the ACS Office of Shared Response on necessary measures to assure adequate response and oversight. Communicates and collaborates effectively with GSS peer programs and support departments (i.e. Development, Finance, Government Contracts, Human Resources, IT, Program Evaluation and Planning and Training). Hire, train and supervise Social Service Coordinator, Case Planner, Assistant Director, Administrative Assistant and indirect reports along with other leadership staff and participates in the development and retention of program staff. Responsible for effective and efficient use of resources, including regular monitoring of the budget in collaboration with the Vice President. Liaise with Psychiatrist and Psychologist and other specialists. Participate with Program Evaluation and Planning Department in fulfillment of the program evaluation processes, including documentation and monitoring of incident reports, outcomes and relevant program data. Collaborate closely with the Vice President to ensure effective intake process and maintenance of census and strategize around intake issues and decisions. Assess and identify in-service training needs of staff and serve as a resource person in providing training. Participate in relevant internal work groups, trainings, and committees. Serve as liaison to OCFS, ACS and other appropriate community agencies. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Master's in Social Work Required New York State LMSW Required (Other relevant Licensure may be considered) NYS LCSW Preferred Must have substantial experience working with adolescents and families in a residential setting. Minimum 5 years supervisory/management experience. Knowledge of New York State Department of Social Services and New York City Administration for Children's Services rules and regulations helpful. Computer Literacy required, with knowledge of Microsoft Suite. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to complete mandated Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification - primary de-escalation and restraint technique training. Must have a strong working knowledge of standards of practice within ACS and OCFS child welfare system and Medicaid Managed Care. Must have strong expertise in CNNX (Connections) and other industry supported tracking systems. Must have ability to work a flexible schedule when needed including some evenings, weekends and holidays. On-call availability required. Some evenings may be required until 8pm. Ability to be flexible to meeting the changing needs of the program and the participants it serves. Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development, and trauma-informed perspective. Additional Information Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.