Director of Programs and Outreach (LMSW)

TAG MedStaffing

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$87,000–$95,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Best Practices, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Crisis Intervention, Crisis Management, English Language, Financial Compliance, Government, Homeless Services, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medicine, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Project/Program Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Risk Analysis, Service Delivery, Social Work, Spanish Language, Systems Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Overview – Director of Programs and Outreach (LMSW):
Take on a leadership role with our client in New York, NY, as the Director of Programs and Outreach. Oversee a 24/7 program with 50-60 staff, driving outreach, housing placements, and partnerships with city agencies. Lead efforts to support homeless populations with innovative strategies, high-quality services, and collaborative team management.

Compensation: $87,000 - $95,000/year
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM


Responsibilities as the Director of Programs and Outreach:
  • Program Leadership: Oversee a 24/7 program, supervising Assistant Program Directors, Housing and Reporting Specialists, and other key staff.
  • Outreach Strategy: Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage individuals experiencing street homelessness and provide supportive services.
  • Service Quality: Ensure high-quality service delivery using best practices, including Housing First, Harm Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing models.
  • Crisis Intervention: Provide crisis response, including 958 removals and risk assessments, in collaboration with on-site psychiatric and street medicine teams.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, community boards, elected officials, housing partners, and other stakeholders to develop solution-focused strategies.
  • Budget Oversight: Manage the program budget effectively, ensuring compliance with financial and contractual requirements.
Qualifications for the Director of Programs and Outreach:
  • Education: NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) required.
  • Experience: 5+ years in a Supervisory role managing 24/7 programs for homeless or formerly homeless populations.
  • Industry Skills: Expertise in Housing First, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, health systems, risk assessment, and crisis management.
  • Skills: Proven leadership and exceptional communication skills to manage teams and engage diverse stakeholders.
  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams); familiarity with Access-based databases preferred.
  • Preferred: Bilingual Spanish/English.
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.

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