Assistant Program Director (LMSW)

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct street, shelter, hospital, and community-based outreach to identify and engage vulnerable individuals in need of services.
• Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized service plans.
• Build rapport and establish trusting relationships with clients utilizing a trauma-informed and person-centered approach.
• Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and supportive services to individuals experiencing behavioral health and social service needs.
• Coordinate referrals and linkages to housing, healthcare, mental health treatment, substance use treatment, benefits, employment, and other community resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, community providers, hospitals, shelters, and government agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist clients in obtaining identification, benefits, insurance coverage, and other essential documentation.
• Monitor client progress and adjust service plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records and case management systems.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and community outreach initiatives.
• Track outreach activities and program outcomes in accordance with agency and funding requirements.
• Provide advocacy on behalf of clients to address barriers to housing, healthcare, and social services.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, HIPAA regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local guidelines.

Qualifications

Licensure

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in New York State required.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or other vulnerable populations preferred.
• Experience providing outreach, case management, housing services, or behavioral health services strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources, housing programs, and public benefits systems preferred.

The Bachrach Group (TBG) is a New York-based staffing and recruiting agency founded in 1974 by Richard Bachrach. The agency specializes in facilitating placements for professionals across various industries on a nationwide scale. TBG's overarching mission is to deliver tailored staffing solutions to its client base while simultaneously providing job seekers with career prospects. The company relies on its team of recruiters, who leverage their industry knowledge and networks to connect employers with top talent. TBG provides a comprehensive range of staffing services, including direct hire, temporary staffing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and contract staffing. The agency has consistently achieved notable rankings in Crain's lists, ranking as the largest search firm in NYC since 2020.

Company Description

The Bachrach Group (TBG) is a New York-based staffing and recruiting agency founded in 1974 by Richard Bachrach. The agency specializes in facilitating placements for professionals across various industries on a nationwide scale. TBG's overarching mission is to deliver tailored staffing solutions to its client base while simultaneously providing job seekers with career prospects. The company relies on its team of recruiters, who leverage their industry knowledge and networks to connect employers with top talent. TBG provides a comprehensive range of staffing services, including direct hire, temporary staffing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and contract staffing. The agency has consistently achieved notable rankings in Crain's lists, ranking as the largest search firm in NYC since 2020.