Overview
Assistant Director (Supportive Housing Program) Jobs in Brooklyn, NY at Providence House, Inc.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
Providence House, Inc. is a non-profit leader, helping people overcome challenges and gain independence in the community. We advocate for women and with histories of experiencing homelessness or legal system involvement, and provide a safe environment where dignity is recognized, strengths are enhanced, and a transition to stability is achieved.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Case Manager under the direction of the Supportive Housing Coordinator is responsible for ongoing needs assessment, individual treatment plans, implementation, support, information, referral and advocacy for individuals who are in the Providence House Supportive Housing facility. Residents in our Supportive Housing Program are individuals living with mental illness, and/or have a history of substance abuse as well as homelessness. The position requires successful working relationships with residents that support their ability to increase their self-reliance and independent living skills. The Social Worker will be respuencing and recognizing positive behavior changes and identifying problems and obstacles that threaten to undermine the resident’s goals. Keeping clear and accurate files and records is essential to this position. The position will require occasional evening and weekend work hours.
REPORTS TO: Supportive Housing Coordinator
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Client/Service Delivery
Maintain a minimum caseload of 12 families and/or individuals. Meet weekly with residents to develop and monitor each individual’s service plans;
Complete strength-based comprehensive needs assessment that will inform individualized service plan;
Facilitate groups around topics such as health and wellness;
Provide client-centered services that support independent living skills;
Provide crisis management and intervention;
Inspect resident apartments to ensure that they are properly maintained;
Be knowledgeable of community resources and refer clients for services needed;
Organize and facilitate social and recreational activities designed to promote community involvement and peer support;
Work with the Mental Health Clinician and Assistant Program Director to ensure that residents are linked with services such as mental health, substance use, education and employment;
Attend and utilize trainings that increase knowledge of effectively meeting client’s needs through evidence-based practices;
Work with all members of the household, including children, to ensure that each are meeting their full potential;
Assess client mental health and recovery needs;
Conduct Psychosocial and other assessments;
Work with children within the household to ensure that their medical, educational and other needs are being met;
Performs other duties as assigned by the Supportive Housing Coordinator.
Sanctuary Model
Effectively use and practice Sanctuary Models tools; safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flags reviews, and self-care in the program to create a non-violent and trauma sensitive culture.
Promote and model the core values of Providence House Mission (Compassion, Non-Violence, Hospitality, and Community) and the Seven Sanctuary Model Commitments to create a non-violent and trauma sensitive culture.
Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment.
Team/Staff Relations
Work as a Providence House team member with all staff and volunteers in order to implement the mission and core values of the agency.
Attend regular internal and external agency meetings.
Work as part of team to plan and develop resident programs.
Administrative
Keep accurate, up-to-date documentation on all clients. Including but not limited to, treatment plans, case notes, assessments, etc.
Complete all paperwork in a timely and accurate manner that ensures compliance with stakeholders.
Assists with any and all data collection systems.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors of Social Work or related degree in relevant field required.
Two years of experience working with people experiencing homeless and/or people with mentally health needs preferred.
Have working knowledge of major psychiatric disorders and substance use disorder.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently.
Competent technology management skills, including proficiency with using Microsoft Office; client database management.
WORK SCHEDULE
The Assistant Director position is a full time, salaried position. Hours worked are 8 hours per day 5 days for week to include one evening weekly and possibly a weekend day if there is an event scheduled. Office location for this position is in Brooklyn, New York. Requires travel between Supportive Housing Sites.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $75,000 annually. Paid time off benefits include: 14 paid holidays, 3 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, early closure at 12pm on Fridays proceeding Monday holidays, and a day off annually in recognition of your Birthday. Health and Wellness benefits include: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability benefits, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other benefits include: a monthly health stipend (at the agency’s discretion), 403(B), commuter benefits, and paid professional development opportunities.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Providence House is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all of our employment programs and decisions. Discrimination in employment on the basis of any classification protected under federal, state or local law is a violation of our policy and is illegal. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender (including “gender identity” — which refers to a person’s actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with the legal sex assigned to the person at birth), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, status as a covered veteran, or any other prohibited factor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
403(b)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Evening shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Title: Assistant Director (Supportive Housing Program)
Company: Providence House, Inc.
Location: Brooklyn, NY
