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Director Department

The Jewish Board

Mount Vernon, NY
24 days ago

Job Description

The Director will oversee the Adult and Family Residential Division, providing leadership in a trauma-informed environment to support residents with mental illness. This role includes ensuring program compliance, fostering staff development, and enhancing client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides administrative and clinical supervision of assigned programs
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and standards
  • Conducts performance evaluations and leads recruitment and hiring
  • Develops and implements new programs and initiatives
  • Available and on-call 24/7 for urgent situations and client crises

Required Qualifications

  • LCSW, MSW, or other clinical qualification preferred
  • At least two years of supervisory experience in residential services or related human services programs
  • Substantial experience in working with serious mentally ill population
  • Understanding of trauma informed care
  • Understanding of co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse addiction

Preferred Qualifications

  • MPA, MPH, or related degree
  • Excellent track record as a supervisor
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to understand broader issues of politics, funding, and agency reputation