QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in social work required.
LMSW required, or the ability to acquire license within 6-months of being hired.
Minimum of 2-years previous supervisory experience required.
Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct services to diver se client population.
Maintain case records and statistics for program.
Assist the program director in recruiting and training direct service staff.
Administer personnel policies and procedures under the guidance of the program director.
Hold monthly supervision meetings with staff supervised.
Manage client census including intake and discharge management.
Develop regular communication with contract managers for programs supervised and act as liaison with funding source.
Ensure all programs meet contractual goals and reporting requirements.
Monitor program progress and submit all required reports to funding sources, including government and private sources.
Submit internal progress reports on a monthly basis, or more frequently as required.
Prepare proposals for the development, expansion and continuation of programs in coordination with Department Director and the Program Director.
Monitor staff performance, including performing case reviews and structured observations.
Participate in, and encourage staff to become involved in agency events.
Act as liaison with the community including the area community district.
Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.