Job Information
Phoenix House Manager of Social Services in Jamaica, New York
Manager of Social Services
Job Details
Job Location
City Sanctuary Facility - Jamaica, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Associates Degree
Salary Range
$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Morning
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
SUMMARY
The Manager of Social Services reports to the Program Director, s/he is responsible for the supervision of the case management staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Oversee case managers, including hiring, training, disciplinary action etc.
Under the guidance of the program director, plans, directs, and coordinates all case management services.
Assist with the development, interpretation, and implementation of the policies and procedures for all staff.
Supervises case conferences, meeting with staff weekly to assess client progress.
Promote client relations by assisting with receiving complaints and compliments, investigating, and resolving all complaints.
Ensures that policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements are adhered to by staff.
COMPETENCIES (KSAs)
Leadership
Initiative
Ethical Practices
Judgment
Relationship Management
Emotional Intelligence
Professional Boundaries
Global and Cultural Awareness
Critical Evaluation
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Communication
Teamwork
Crisis Management
Technical Capacity
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Master’s degree in social work or Mental Health Counseling, a plus
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Independent license issued by NYS, a plus.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum one to three years of experience working in Social Services.
Minimum one year of experience in a supervisory role
Bilingual in Spanish required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Phoenix House is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf to learn more.