Long Island City, NY30+ days ago
table>Position: Director of Social Services for Homeless Shelter Program This is a Famiily with Children's Shelter in Long Island City,Queens. Salary - $80,000 per year . Job Summary: The Director of Social Services for a Homeless Shelter Program is responsible for overseeing the provision of comprehensive social services to homeless individuals and families, ensuring their access to vital resources, support, and opportunities for stability and self-sufficiency. Ensures and documents that residents/families have input into the care planning process; Acts as liaison between residents, families, outside agencies, and the Center Administrator to ensure that the resident's rights are maintained; Takes responsibility for conducting family meetings as needed; functions in a management capacity and adheres to all policies and procedures of the Center as a representative of CareOne Administration; Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms and reports under the direction of the Administrator and submitting such reports to the Administrator and/or consultants as required; Facilitates discharge planning including the development of an organized discharge plan for all customers; Concerns self with the safety of all Center residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also ensures that the Center adheres to legal, safety, health, fire, and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her in carrying out the Center's fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS; Puts customer service first and adheres to the CareOne Culture of Excellence Pledge. South Norwalk, CT10 days ago Experience working with mental wellness or behavioral health services strongly preferred Prior supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred Knowledge of community-based services, family systems, and early childhood or Head Start programs is a plus Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills Bilingual capabilities are preferred. The Social Service Coordinator supervises a team of approximately five (5) Social Services staff and plays a key role in strengthening community partnerships, promoting parent engagement, and ensuring compliance with program eligibility and enrollment requirements. |