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Director Department

The Jewish Board

East Atlantic Beach, NY
1 month ago

Job Description

The Director oversees the Adult and Family Residential Division, providing clinical and administrative supervision to ensure residents with serious mental illness achieve stability and independence. This role involves leadership, program development, and a commitment to trauma-informed care in alignment with the agency's values.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides administrative and clinical supervision
  • Ensures overall clinical, operational, and fiscal oversight of assigned programs
  • Leads recruitment, hiring, and performance evaluations of staff
  • Conducts regular apartment inspections
  • Develops and implements new programs and initiatives
  • Available and on-call 24/7 to manage 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 seriously 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
  • Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals
  • Patience and understanding for the slow process of stabilization and recovery