ASST.PROGRAM DIR.-ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES -
Company: BronxWorks
Location: New York
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job Description*Sign on bonus of 8% of base compensation up to
$3500 if you start between May 16 and May 31* BronxWorks helps
individuals and families improve their economic and social
well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and
support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects
of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance
standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated
with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or
past experiences. We have 37 locations throughout the borough
providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas
of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder
care, homelessness, mental health and workforce development. We are
an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career
in the social services field.BronxWorks is hiring (1) Assistant
Program Director for the Adult Protective Services Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct services to clients
- Maintain case records and statistics for program
- Assist the program director in recruiting and training direct
service staff
- Administer personnel policies and procedures under the guidance
of the program director
- Hold monthly supervision meetings with staff supervised
- Develop regular communication with contract managers for
programs supervised; act as liaison with funding source
- Ensure all programs meet contractual goals and reporting
requirements
- Monitor program progress and submit all required reports to
funding sources, including
- Submit internal progress reports on a monthly basis, or more
frequently as required
- Plan and develop budgets, and work with Program Director and
fiscal staff to ensure that collection of payment from funding
source is current
- Monitor fiscal expenses and analyze fiscal reports on a monthly
basis
- Prepare proposals for the development, expansion and
continuation of programs in coordination with Department Director
and the Program Director
- Monitor staff performance, including performing case reviews
and structured observations
- Participate in, and encourage staff to become involved in,
agency events
- Act as liaison with the community including the area community
district
- Perform additional duties as assigned Program Specific
Responsibilities
- On Call 24/7
- Travel to all 5 Boroughs in NYC
- Maintain Stabilization of caseload utilization rates for the
program
- Train new staff on program policy and procedure including the
implementation of motivational interviewing when working with their
caseload
- Identify and implement evaluation strategies to monitor
performance and determine the need for improvements
- Conduct Quality Assurance on case files which include but not
limited to: reviewing progress notes for timely submission and
quality as well as ensure the timely completion of service plans
and service plan reviews
- Complete monthly supervision with APS Case Manager Supervisor
in order to ensure that program goals are being met as well
tracking overall program concerns and performance
- Maintain oversight and monitor the status of all referred Adult
Protective Services case as well as identify cases that should be
elevated to priority and ensure that it is monitored closely.
- Work collaboratively with the APS Case Manager Supervisor to
develop efficient and effective daily operations that promote
teamwork, accountability, and high-quality services.
- Act as Program Director in the Program Director's absence
- Recruit/ hire experienced and proficient staff in order to
ensure that quality services are provided
- Instruct social work interns assigned to the program
- Work closely with HRA in order to ensure that referrals are
screened and assessed within 24-48 hours. QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters degree required plus one year experience
- License Master Social worker
- Must be SIFI Certified
- Minimum of two years program experience
- Proficiency in modern business communications including
personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile and
copier equipment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required.
- Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct
home visits and/or fieldwork.
- Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
- Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its
adjacent counties via public transportation.
- Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable
amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement
weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.
BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in
respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal
employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to
qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This
commitment applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of
employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring,
compensation, training and employee development, placement,
promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and
termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit
applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race,
color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin,
ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical
or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran
status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status
as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require
reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please
contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.
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