Center for Urban Community Services
Assistant Program Director (DIC)
Center for Urban Community Services, New York, New York, us, 10261
The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for an Assistant Program Director position.
The program provides training in evidence based practices including Motivational Interviewing, Wellness Self-Management and Parenting Journey. Services provided include case management, mental health services and person centered service planning.
Responsibilities On a continuing basis, this position works closely with the Program Director and has the primary responsibility for supervision of designated clinical staff and oversight of the site’s special services programs, including on-site psychiatry and medical services. Additionally, this individual is responsible for maintaining good relations with funders and other stakeholders, and developing and maintaining a program culture that is client centered, outcome oriented, and dedicated to continuous quality improvement.
The position requires a thorough understanding of relevant service delivery concepts and structures, including strong knowledge and experience with mental health systems, and the ability to access and negotiate the full range of services aimed to support parents to successfully raise their children in our program. It also requires strong supervisory and administrative skills and the ability to interface effectively and efficiently with colleagues to ensure quality services and program operations.
Required
Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, public administration, public health, human services, psychology, or related field
Minimum of 4 years applicable experience with related populations in human services organization
Minimum of 2 years supervisory / management experience in HUMAN SERVICES, PUBLIC HEALTH, OR SOCIAL SERVICES
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy
Preferred
LMSW, LCSW LMHC or, LMFT
Bilingual Spanish/English
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The program provides training in evidence based practices including Motivational Interviewing, Wellness Self-Management and Parenting Journey. Services provided include case management, mental health services and person centered service planning.
Responsibilities On a continuing basis, this position works closely with the Program Director and has the primary responsibility for supervision of designated clinical staff and oversight of the site’s special services programs, including on-site psychiatry and medical services. Additionally, this individual is responsible for maintaining good relations with funders and other stakeholders, and developing and maintaining a program culture that is client centered, outcome oriented, and dedicated to continuous quality improvement.
The position requires a thorough understanding of relevant service delivery concepts and structures, including strong knowledge and experience with mental health systems, and the ability to access and negotiate the full range of services aimed to support parents to successfully raise their children in our program. It also requires strong supervisory and administrative skills and the ability to interface effectively and efficiently with colleagues to ensure quality services and program operations.
Required
Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, public administration, public health, human services, psychology, or related field
Minimum of 4 years applicable experience with related populations in human services organization
Minimum of 2 years supervisory / management experience in HUMAN SERVICES, PUBLIC HEALTH, OR SOCIAL SERVICES
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy
Preferred
LMSW, LCSW LMHC or, LMFT
Bilingual Spanish/English
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