Director Of Social Services / Shelter

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $70k-85K DOE

Director of Social Services

Summary :

The Director of Social Services is responsible for the overall management and direction of a comprehensive

program of social services for a single men’s, women’s or family shelter with the goal of expeditious placement

of residents into permanent housing and providing assistance in becoming self-sufficient. Services include

assessments, counseling, service planning, and developing and monitoring linkages with programs that provide

entitlements and medical, educational, substance abuse, employment, and mental health services. educational,

substance abuse, employment, and mental health services. He / she will oversee the day-to-day operation of

social services at the work site. He / she will need to work collaboratively with other on-site departments to

facilitate effective methods of problem-solving and the alignment of strategies.

Responsibilities :

The Director of Social Services is responsible for, but not limited to :

Provide and ensure delivery of quality services to all clients through direct supervision of a team of Case

Managers, Housing Specialists, Recreational Specialist, Social Service Supervisors, Program Coordinator

and Employment Specialists

Coordinate all case management services, including assessments and development and implementation of

service plans

Ensures that staff appropriately identifies the needs of the clients, provides appropriate referrals and ensure

case managers follow up with resources

Ensure assessments, service plans, and interactions with the clients are appropriately documented.

Act as the point person with subcontractors and / or service providers including, but not limited to, medical

providers, mental health providers, substance abuse providers and employment services providers

Identify changing program needs and program gaps and develop new services, service directions, and / or

programs to meet client needs

Ensure all reports are submitted accurately and in a timely manner

Responsible for ensuring monthly housing targets are met

Monitor demographic reports to ensure consistency with ILP compliance

Ensure all employees in Social Services department receive all mandated training and any courses which are

indicated for additional professional growth and development as a department or as individuals

Organize onsite and offsite training opportunities for professional development of staff

Facilitate weekly meetings with social service staff to address client issues and progress

Ensure adherence to all requisite regulations and DHS policies and procedures

Act as a liaison with other department directors

Provide crisis intervention and stabilization as needed

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties

or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Professional & Personal Qualifications :

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field with 2+ years of direct social service experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Service, or related field with 4+ years of direct social service experience

Associate’s degree with 6 plus years of direct social service experience

Ability to work some evenings and occasional weekends as needed

Excellent and demonstrated writing ability

Fluent in English and Spanish a plus

Strong assessment, direct practice, counseling, supervision, community outreach, group leadership and program development experience preferred

Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel and database management skills.

Knowledge of community resources

Ability to solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflicts and listen

Ability to deal calmly in crisis situations

Proven ability to work collaboratively well with diverse groups

Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively under pressure

Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and efficient

Maturity, integrity, and sound judgment