"Great leaders have vision, share vision, and inspire others to create their own.

- Roy Bennett

We at Bergens Promise (BP) are seeking that visionary and mission driven leader who shares our passion and intensity to join our senior management team. We are a fast-growing social services agency serving the youth and families of Bergen County, New Jersey. Do you embrace collaboration and excellence? Do you possess the experience to nurture, to motivate, and to coach a high-achieving team? Finally, can you lead the integrated wraparound care management model? If you possess these traits and more, we are interested in talking with you!

Principal Responsibilities:

• Responsible for and Leadership of Care Management department.
• Assist Chief Operating Officer, when needed, in oversight of daily agency responsibilities.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership to develop and implement the agency's strategic vision
• Establish clear departmental goals and objectives and follow through on their attainment
• Recruitment and Retention
• Fostering a positive work culture
• Community outreaches and networking to build collaborative relationships
• Collaborates with Chief Operating Officer and Director of Quality Assurance for the purposes of implementation and monitoring of continuous quality improvement of Care Management practices, with specific focus on fidelity to Wraparound approach/principles, as well as identified critical domains.

BP will offer YOU an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance and two types of pension plans. We offer liberal time off benefits including Vacation, Personal and Sick time; and provide 13 paid holidays a year. We are committed to your professional development and will provide you with ample opportunities for continued education and training.

• Masters Degree in a related field (such as Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology).
• Maintenance of a full license in an appropriate discipline (LPC or LCSW) required.
• Minimum of three years experience supervising middle management personnel.
• Minimum of three years post Masters related experience supporting children with mental health needs.
• Experience and/or Certification in Developmental Disabilities and/or Drug and Alcohol and/or Special Education fields of discipline are a plus.
• Experience with community relations, resource development, and the Wraparound process are a plus.
• Clinically and culturally competent/responsive, with the training and experience necessary to manage staff and complex family needs across child serving systems.
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Computer proficient with excellent writing skills.
• Valid Drivers license is required.
• Extremely well organized and detail oriented.
• Exceptional work ethic.
• Bi-lingual skills a plus.
• Knowledge of Medicaid a plus.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/829y539w3qbzxy5w

PI118033477

Posted 2/19/2020

$83.60 - $104.48 / Hour

The Human Services Agency of the County of San Mateo is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Agency Assistant Director.

The Assistant Director of HSA will have the opportunity to:

• Direct day-to-day operations of major divisions of the Agency and maximize integration, effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery.
• Provide highly responsible administrative and management assistance to the Director in planning, organizing, directing and reviewing all functions and activities of the Agency.
• Act as liaison between the Director, program directors, department staff and outside agencies on administrative,

organizational, legislative and policy issues.

• Plan, facilitate and coordinate implementation of special projects, including studies of new programs, strategic

planning, inter-agency activities, program evaluation and related projects.

• Develop short- and long-range plans, policies and priorities for the Agency.
• Monitor, analyze and advise senior management staff on the impact of state and federal legislation; make

recommendations to state agency staff on desired alternatives.

• Assist in establishing Agency-wide budget and program priorities; assist in coordination of division budgets.
• Consult and cooperate with other division managers on all aspects of services; discuss organization and program

problems, develop alternatives and strategies for dealing with problems; and assist in implementation of solutions, as necessary.

• Direct and participate in the preparation of reports mandated by federal, state and local agencies.
• Train, supervise and evaluate managerial and technical staff.
• Act as the Director in his/her absence.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
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The ideal candidate:

• Has excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to understand and speak to the concerns of
• other stakeholders and partners
• Has a deep understanding of facilitation and organizational behavior
• Has extensive knowledge of and relationships with staff members in the Human Services Agency and its external partners, or the abilities and experience needed to establish the same
• Has demonstrated success in organizing complex projects with multiple tasks, deadlines, and partners and delivering such projects on time
• Has knowledge of emerging trends in service delivery for the intersecting issues of homelessness, health and housing

A typical way to qualify is equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social welfare, public administration, business administration or a related discipline, along with 3 years of progressively responsible experience as a deputy director or director in a public social services agency.

Final Filing Date: March 5, 2020
 

To view the brochure for this recruitment please follow this link: https://jobs.smcgov.org/asstdirhsa-020620/

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete the required sections of the online application and attach your cover letter, resume and answers to the supplemental questions online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/2703313/human-services-agency-assistant-director-open-and-promotional. EOE

Posted 2/12/2020

Join a community of “Care in Action!” HopeWell, Inc. is seeking a Youth Advocate to join its My First Place Program in Roxbury, MA.

Why work at HopeWell?

HopeWell is known for its high standards and deeply dedicated staff and caregivers. We aim to be leaders in care and a force for good. We show our care in action by offering staff a comprehensive total rewards package that values employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning. Benefits include student loan pay-down assistance, tuition reimbursement, funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, generous paid time-off and more.

About my First Place

My First Place is an education and employment program developed nearly two decades ago by First Place for Youth. Envisioning a future where the disparities between foster youth and their nonfoster peers have been eliminated, the My First Place program will be expanding to communities across the country, starting with HopeWell’s implementation in Boston. Through My First Place, youth receive stable, safe and affordable housing, community-based case management, and individualized education and employment support. A team of staff including a Youth Advocate, an Education and Employment Specialist, and a Housing Specialist, support a youth in working towards healthy living, education, employment, and housing goals that the youth sets for himself/herself.

About the Role

The Youth Advocate is a dynamic, collaborative and results-oriented service provider who will partner with 18-24-year-old transition-age foster youth to support them in their path to independence. This position requires a clinical professional whose passion for HopeWell’s vision is matched with sound judgment in the face of complex challenges, and a proven track record of successfully supporting transition age youth. The Youth Advocate is responsible for case management, psychosocial assessment, and development and implementation of intervention strategies and provides clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team. They provide coaching to support each youth to achieve goals of housing stability, sustainable and sustaining employment, and educational achievement.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree (master’s degree preferred) in social work, mental health counseling or a related field. In addition, the Youth Advocate must have a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and experience working with transition age youth with complex presentations including chronic trauma. The ideal candidate must also be comfortable working in community settings and have a high level of personal accountability for the quality and impact of work.

Additional requirements include daily access to an automobile, a valid MA state driver’s license, clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law and remaining current in all DCF required trainings. To review the full job description and apply; please visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/fb1271b9-fdb5-4fb1-8abfc8dedc149dbc/HopeWell-Inc

Disclaimer Statement: In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, military status, veteran status, or genetic information. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Posted 2/3/2020

Work Shift: Days

Work Days: Monday - Friday

Hours/Week: 40

Job Details:

This position is responsible for management of social work staff across 3 inpatient units, as well as the Psychiatry Emergency Services team.

***The position may be filled up to 40 hours, and the hours could be split between services.

Job Purpose: A manager in social work within the Department of Psychiatry is a vital member of the service. The diversity of the population served in addition to the treatment modalities utilized requires interdisciplinary expertise and collaboration. The manager in social work works autonomously and provides administrative as well as clinical supervision to staff and trainees (social work as well as members of other disciplines). They provide evaluation and treatment to patients who can derive maximum benefit from inpatient care across the spectrum of programs offered within the department. They may provide programmatic administrative leadership, such as leading a team, and may serve on the inpatient and/or emergency services management or leadership team of one or more service sites.

The Social Work Manager coordinates social work and caseworker staffing, including coverage for time off and vacancies. Provides orientation and supervision for all social workers and caseworkers within the services, and completes comprehensive performance reviews for all staff.

The Social Work Manager is expected to provide coverage within the inpatient and emergency services as needed.

Requirements:

Master's degree in Social Work

Current MA licensure as LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)

Must be credentialed by the CHA Medical Staff Office for practice in relevant clinical practice areas.

Minimum of five years' experience post-Master's degree, preferably working in an inpatient psychiatry setting.

Experience/training in child and adolescent psychiatry required.
 

Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/6jsk3jq6mz6qnmhh

PI117197872

Posted 1/18/2020

Hope For Youth, Inc. provides residential care, foster care, and preventive and out-patient services to children, youth and families. Residential and foster care services are licensed by New York State Office of Children and Family Services; our out-patient clinic is licensed by New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.

Hope For Youth is actively seeking and scheduling interviews for qualified candidates to fill a full-time opening for the position of: Program Supervisor-Bilingual (English/Spanish).

To qualify, candidates must have their LMSW with 4 years Supervisory experience and must be Spanish speaking. The Program Supervisor will be responsible for providing direct administrative supervision to the case planners in accordance with agency and program guidelines. The Program Supervisor will support and report to the Assistant Program Director and also:

• Meet weekly for supervision to review the service plan and progress being made
• Utilize the CANS NY as the central focus of their supervision to determine which services are working and where changes need to be made.
• Review all progress notes and reports completed by the case planners.
• Be assigned cases as needed.
• Supervise 5 Case Planners and up to 100 cases at any time for a total of up to 200 cases open within the program.
• Other abilities of the Program Supervisor include but are not limited to:
• Providing support for other projects and locations; travel as needed
• Knowledge of child serving systems
• Experience with adolescents necessary

This position is subject to a contracted salary rate. Please email resume, cover letter and salary requirements to hrbenefits@hfyny.org or apply here: https://www.indeedjobs.com/hope-for-youth-inc/_hl/en?cpref=JXWAtnzf3XW5aRnY2g_zom2bgyBz8ZTN4y4VQy-VADQ

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All positions are subject to verification of qualifications including reference checks and background investigation including Staff Exclusion List, DMV record review, State Central Child Abuse Registry, and (where applicable) criminal records and other clearances required by law. Hope For Youth, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 /year

Posted 1/15/2020

Montefiore, DOING MORE^SM

DOING MORE means building on a history of firsts to create the future of healthcare. For over 100 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of medicine with innovations such as the intravenous cardiac pacemaker and one of the nation’s first pediatric kidney transplants. As we move forward, we seek professionals who want to join our team of leaders and trailblazers to advance the health of our communities.

The Montefiore Medical Group – School Health Program offers high-quality medical, mental health, dental, vision, and community health services at 31 school-based health centers in the Bronx, NY. Our program is currently in a rapid growth mode, and to meet this need, we are interviewing licensed social workers (LMSW /LCSW) to be part of our comprehensive health care teams.

Social Work Positions

Social work candidates should be adept at working in an environment that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork to ensure the seamless delivery of integrated, quality care. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are necessary, as well as a desire to work in a mission-driven program that strives to make a positive community impact. Specific responsibilities include mental health consultation, clinical intakes, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, parent/teacher collateral work, and school/parent presentations.

Positions are full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-3:30 pm, with excellent benefits and summers off (July and August). Salary and benefits are highly competitive and will be commensurate with experience.

Candidate Qualifications

• NYS license and minimum of two years of experience preferred providing therapy to children and/or adolescents, as well as demonstrated experience using evidence-based treatment models.
• Bilingual Spanish is required.

To Be Considered

Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and cover letter to Yolanda Abreu,

Senior Recruiter at yoabreu@montefiore.org.

Montefiore (https://www.montefiore.org) is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

School Health’s Mission

To achieve health and well-being in all Bronx Public School students through full access to high quality comprehensive primary and preventive health services regardless of ability to pay.

MMC is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Posted 1/6/2020