Director Of Social Services

Title:                Director of Social Services

Program:         Marsha’s House

Salary Range: $68,250 - $75,600

Program Description:

Marsha’s house is a shelter for 81 homeless men and women who identify as part of the LGBTQ community. The shelter is in the Belmont section of the Bronx.

Overall Responsibilities:

Marsha’s House is an 81-bed shelter that serves LGBTQI+ homeless youth between the ages of 18-30. The program assists all residents with obtaining supportive housing opportunities. In addition, clients are provided resources for medical, mental health, substance use treatment, assistance with obtaining identification, and educational/vocational services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties of the Director of Social Services include but are not limited to the following activities:

The essential duties of the Director of Social Services include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of clinical services in the facility via regular collaboration with the Shelter Director, Case Managers, Peer Counselors, the Housing Coordinator, Vocational Coordinator, and the Nurse.
• Ensuring compliance with established program outcomes as set forth by the department of Homeless Services and Project Renewal.
• Assignment for all new admissions.
• Provide crisis intervention/on-call crisis support for clinical emergencies.
• Lead a team of Peer Counselors and Case Managers.
• Oversee staff development activities which include weekly team meetings and individual supervision for case managers, and in-service education, as needed for all levels of staff.
• Collaborate with Shelter Director and other senior staff to develop and implement program policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or BA with required experience.
• Spanish speaking a plus.
• Must have good verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience, 1 of those years in a supervisory position.
• Experience working with LGBTQ population is essential.