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Director Department

The Jewish Board

Palisades Park, NJ
1 month ago

Job Description

The Director of Adult and Family Residential Division at The Jewish Board leads and supervises programs that support individuals with serious mental illness to achieve stability and independence. This role involves administrative oversight, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a trauma-informed environment for clients. Join a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and clinical supervision
  • Ensure overall clinical, operational and fiscal oversight of assigned programs
  • Assist programs in utilizing effective interventions to achieve meaningful outcomes
  • Conduct regular apartment inspections and ensure safety standards
  • Develop and implement new programs, projects, and initiatives
  • Be 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
  • Excellent track record as a supervisor
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to travel to visit resident apartments when needed