Job Overview Assistant Director of Social Services
Compensation: $42$52/hour
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: MondayFriday, 9:00 AM5:00 PM
TAG MedStaffing is hiring an Assistant Director of Social Services for our client, supporting the daily operations of community-based residential programs serving vulnerable populations. This leadership role will oversee case management operations, supervise staff, support housing and service delivery initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with program leadership to maintain high-quality client services. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience within homeless services, supportive housing, or human services, along with strong operational, crisis management, and team development skills.
Responsibilities as the Assistant Director of Social Services:
Program Operations: Oversee daily case management and housing services while supporting operational goals, service delivery, and program performance.
Staff Leadership: Supervise case management supervisors and program staff, providing coaching, performance management, and ongoing professional development.
Compliance & Quality: Ensure compliance with agency policies, contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and documentation requirements while supporting audits and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Client Services: Promote trauma-informed, client-centered services while supporting crisis response, housing placement efforts, and complex client situations.
Reporting & Performance: Monitor program metrics, oversee documentation, review program data, and implement corrective actions to improve operational outcomes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with program leadership, community organizations, and internal stakeholders to support program initiatives and serve as acting program lead when needed.
Qualifications for the Assistant Director of Social Services:
Education: Bachelor's degree is required.
Experience: 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience and 3+ years of experience supporting vulnerable populations within homeless services, supportive housing, behavioral health, human services, or a related field are required.
Industry Knowledge: Experience within shelter operations, supportive housing, case management, or community-based programs is preferred.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic case management or program reporting systems is required.
Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, communication, organizational, crisis management, problem-solving, and team development skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, supervise staff, and support a fast-paced, client-focused environment are required. Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.
Numbers & Facts
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$42
Skills
Behavioral Healthunmatched
Case Managementunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Community Programsunmatched
Community and Social Servicesunmatched
Contract Requirementsunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Crisis Managementunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Homeless Servicesunmatched
Human Healthunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multilingualunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Service Deliveryunmatched
Social Workunmatched
Spanish Languageunmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
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