Position Summary: The Supervisor of Family Services, under the direction of the Assistant Shelter Director and with latitude for independent judgement, is responsible for managing a comprehensive program of social services to stabilize battered families, strengthen their independent living skills and ensure their expeditious and successful placement into permanent housing.
The Supervisor of Family Services is responsible for the effective management and supervision of social service staff responsible for case management, crisis intervention, rehousing and support services for battered women and their children. Additionally, the Family Service Supervisor is responsible for maintaining liaison with appropriate agencies and institutional resources.
The Supervisor of Family Services must understand domestic violence issues, administration and supervisory experience in a residential setting. He/she is responsible for enhancing the social service department by responding to grants and RFPs that would enhance client services.
Nature and Scope: This residency will become a pathfinder and model program to demonstrate that, contrary to the welfare hotel experience, homeless families can receive quality services in a humane and cost-effective manner.
The Supervisor of Family Services multiple problems, establish service plans and affect successful social work interventions. In addition, the work is scrutinized by City and State agencies.
Minimal Qualifications:
Degree Requirements: Master's Degree in an appropriate social service field (Social Work, Psychology, or another acceptable field),
At least six (6) years of appropriate social work experience, of which two (2) years must have been in a supervisory capacity, as well as experience with clinical interventions with families and disadvantaged populations.
Experience in residential care settings with high-risk families, fluency with group work practice, and knowledge of family dynamics and therapy, substance abuse, housing programs, and advocacy, the homeless family system in NYC and client entitlements and Tier II regulations are necessary.
Excellent grant writing and communication skills are desirable for this position.
Bilingual (Spanish) is desirable.
Other Qualifications:
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Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with focus on providing excellent client services.
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Strong written communication skills and ability to complete reports, as assigned
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Demonstrate ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a diverse community of residents, program staff and external vendors.
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Ability to exercise good judgment and apply problem solving skills.
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Experience working collaboratively in a team oriented and outcomes focused environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AAPCI is an equal employment opportunity employer, and understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better agency. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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