Director of Social Services

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Director of Social Services will oversee all case management and social services at the site assigned. In the role of Director of Social Services, the primary objective is to ensure the smooth functioning of case management and social services. The Director of Social Services will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the program by coordinating services and referral linkages with community care providers to ensure client needs are met as well as overseeing, approving and maintain all documentation.

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice or another human services field. LMSW or LMHC preferred. Two years of relevant experience working with people who enter the U.S. seeking asylum or experience working in residential settings. Bilingual candidates preferred. Must be able to read, write and speak in English and an additional language. Experience supervising social services staff in the delivery of culturally sensitive, trauma-informed services. Some understanding of immigration laws, regulations, procedures, and benefits/entitlements. Experience navigating the DOE and ACS systems. Crisis intervention experience required. Must be organized as well as have excellent verbal, written and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with families, collaborating agencies, and community professionals. Able to effectively manage significant documentation. Possess sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. Ability to organize, multitask and prioritize duties and responsibilities efficiently. Must be flexible with time as this position may require some evenings and or weekends.

The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.