Program Director, Living in Place

General Responsibilities:

The Program Director will directly oversee services delivered within the Living in Place Program and ensure compliance with all JASA and DoHMH regulations and contract deliverables.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides direct leadership to the Living in Place program including supervision of staff and identifying opportunities for programmatic growth and improvement.

• Plans, organizes and directs coordination and implementation of service delivery to Living in Place clients.

• Intervenes during client emergencies.

• Maintains oversight and monitors cases with elevated risks.

• Maintains oversight of contract deliverables and compliance with internal and funder regulations.

• Establish and maintain partnerships and linkages with external agencies.

• Provides direct services to clients such as care coordination and short term counseling. Services may be delivered in client homes, JASA offices, and/or alternate community sites. Communicates policies and objectives to subordinates and gives general direction and procedures to adhere to policies and achieve objectives.

• Assesses all problem areas, makes recommendations for corrective action and writes reports on findings and progress.

• Provides tactical guidance and direction on all activities of the program toward maximizing the quality of concept, policy and services.

• Recruitment for the program including interviewing and recommending persons eligible and appropriate for hire.

• Attends meetings (internal and external) on matters relating to JASA’s Living in Place program.

• Makes recommendations to the Senior Director of Mental Health relative to services and activities provided including the implementation of measurable outcomes.

• Ensures that all reports, statistical records, and records required by governmental agencies are maintained and that JASA is in full compliance with all contract requirements.

• Additional responsibilities as require

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in social work or related human service field

• NYS license in social work or mental health counseling is required

• Three years experience in mental health or related aging services preferred

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to provide supervision and leadership to social work staff.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

• Ability to read, write, speak, understand English. Bilingual preferable.

• Good writing/record keeping skills.

• Computer literate with ability to learn program-specific software. Should be conversant with Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications plus significant experience performing Internet-based research

• Ability to travel throughout NYC as needed.

• Understanding and appreciation of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and individual values as they relate to serving clients and families.

SUBJECT TO REVIEW FOR PURPOSES OF ADAAA

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