Program Manager Licensed Social Worker Residential Services

Job Description

Job Description

Hope For Youth's Residential Services Department provides community based, trauma informed, youth and family driven care to adolescents and young adults in Nassau and Suffolk County. Serving youth from varying points of entry with the child welfare system, juvenile justice system, and runaway and homeless youth/young adults, the opportunities to alter the trajectory for youth in need are abundant. Youth are supported 24/7 by a team of multi-disciplinary professionals, paraprofessionals, and agency administration that consistently meets standards for accreditation and licensing regulations.

Hope For Youth's Adolescent Diagnostic and Respite Services Program ("Diagnostic") provides respite, emergency and diagnostic services for up to 12 youth, co-ed, from ages 12-20. Youth are referred through Nassau and Suffolk Department of Social Services, Probation and the Crisis Bed Network. The Diagnostic Program Manager will oversee all case management services, aftercare services, prepare psychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations. The Program Manger provides direct supervision to Assistant Program Manager, Case Worker and Case Worker Assistant. The Program Manager is instrumental in maintaining the overall functions of the program with the assistance of the Assistant Program Manager. The position offers the opportunity for some remote work within agency policy, including but not only completion of new hire introductory period and good standing.

Key Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, you must be ready, willing, and able to:

• Function within the policies and procedures outlined in the Program Practice Guide and Employee Manual.
• Provide overall management of your assigned site.
• Complete reports, case documentation, and psychosocial assessments.
• Liaise with DSS, schools, and collateral contacts.
• Deliver crisis intervention and counseling when needed.
• Supervise, coach, and provide staff with the knowledge and tools to succeed.
• Develop discharge plans and provide 6 months of aftercare services.
• Conduct home visits as necessary.
• Perform all related tasks or other agency and/or programmatic required needs associated with this role
• Support other residential program locations and agency projects as assigned.

How You'll Generally Spend Your Time

• 50% General casework, documentation, and reports
• 20% Supporting youth
• 20% Supporting staff
• 10% Staff meetings, supervision, and training

Minimum Qualifications to have and maintain:

• LMSW required; LCSW preferred
• 2 years' post-master's experience with child-serving systems (child welfare, juvenile justice, etc.)
• Strong computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and reporting portals)
• Valid NYS driver's license in good standing
• Access to a reliable vehicle (mileage reimbursement available)
• Ability to provide 24/7 on-call availability during the week; participate in weekend on-call rotation

Physical Requirements

• Operate a motor vehicle carrying up to 10 children/youth
• Lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Escort children/youth into the community (including stairs if necessary)
• Restrain or physically intervene with a child/youth during a crisis, when required
• Regular walking/standing, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, and repetitive wrist/finger movements
• Ability to read/write reports and log entries in books and computers

This opportunity is being offered as Full Time 35/hr. workweek

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.

Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope for Youth.

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
• Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
• Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Special Events and Recognition Awards
• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.
• 91% Employer-paid medical premiums
• Generous paid time off
• Agency-funded Pension Plan
• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac
• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability

Hope For Youth, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 

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Additional Pay Range Information

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.).