Director Social Services

Program:  Quarterstone| 225 25th Street, Brooklyn NY 11232   What You’ll Do As Director of Social Services for our newly opened men's shelter located in Brooklyn, New York, you’ll be responsible for the overall management and direction of a comprehensive program of social services for a family shelter with the goal of expeditious placement of residents into permanent housing and assisting in becoming self-sufficient. Services include assessments, counseling, service planning, and developing and monitoring linkages with programs that provide entitlements and medical, educational, substance abuse, employment, childcare, and mental health services.  Your responsibilities will include: Providing quality services to all residents through a team of Case Managers, Housing Specialists, and Employment Specialists. Coordinating all case management services, including family assessments and the development and implementation of service plans. Acting as a point person with subcontractors and/or service providers, including medical providers, Board of Education personnel, mental health providers, employment services providers, etc.  Identifying changing program needs and gaps and developing new services, service directions, and/or programs to meet client needs.  Providing supervision and training to all Social Services team members to ensure professional growth and development for each individual and the department as a whole.  Acting as a liaison with other department directors.  Monitoring and reporting on departmental performance and statistics to ensure compliance with the requirements of regulatory agencies and funders.  You’re a great fit for this role if you have: Master's degree in social work or related field preferred, with a Bachelor's degree required. Minimum five years of management experience, including experience working with people experiencing homelessness. Understanding of team concepts, preferably in a residential setting. Experience working with the NYC Department of Homeless Services is preferred. Understanding the family system's approach to practice is a plus. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.