Position Overview: The Program Director will provide supervision of all program staff with regard to Case Management to ensure quality care for young adults that have experienced Homelessness and Mental Illness.

Job Functions:

• Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policies
• Familiar with OMH regulations
• Direct supervision of all program staff with regard to Case Management
• Development and implementation of individual client service plans in conjunction  with clinical staff, counseling team and client
• The Program Director is responsible for insuring that contracts with clients reflect goals of service plans for assisting counselors to develop intervention goals and activities which support the service plan
• Coordinates Annual Functional Assessment Review for each client, submitting report and recommendations to Utilization Review Committee.
• Responsible for maintaining contact with other service agencies and insuring client placement for treatment and program activities (may include volunteer job placement)
• Responsible for coordination with Intake Coordinator of orientation and transitioning in to program of all new residents
• Participates in discharge planning
• Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary
• May represent agency with community groups and agencies
• Prepares report for Regional Director of Behavioral Health Services and VP of Behavioral Health Services, including any problems, and proposals for changes in policies or program design
• Provides supervisory meetings with all staff and maintains documentation of these meetings
• Additional duties as requested from time to time by the Regional Director

• Master’s degree with LMSW, LMHC, or LCSW.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience
• Experience with; Homeless Families and Mental health a plus
• Experience working with the Young Adult population preferred

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) believes every New Yorker has the right to lead a life of purpose. Since 1978, S:US has been turning this belief into reality by advocating for people with life circumstances marked by homelessness, intellectual/developmental disability, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. Our dedicated workforce of 2,400 provides services and supports to transform the lives of 35,000 individuals and families in New York City and Long Island. Learn more about S:US, our mission, and values by visiting sus.org.

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others.  We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Benefits Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays