Associate Director of Housing Stability Programs - 1

Description

Position Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Oversight

• Provide oversight and leadership for the Housing Stability Program, which delivers mental health services to Renaissance Social Services participants, addressing psychosocial, health, financial, recreational, nutritional, and housing needs.

• Assume a leadership role for the Community Support Services Program, serving formerly homeless individuals in scattered-site housing.

• Lead and oversee team staff providing outreach, case management, social, vocational, educational, physical well-being, and residential services, along with other supports.

• Conduct weekly team meetings, model professional behaviors, and ensure staff receive coaching, supervision, and training.

• Participate in the hiring process, including interviewing, making recommendations, and onboarding new staff; provide supervision for students and interns.

Clinical & Evidence-Based Practices

• Implement and model evidence-based practices for the team.

• Ensure that at least 60% of services are delivered in participants’ natural settings.

• Conduct assessments of participant functioning, with emphasis on physical health, mental illness, and substance use.

• Identify participant needs and barriers, assist with problem-solving, and provide service planning, coordination, and implementation.

• Deliver crisis intervention services when needed and ensure compliance with state-mandated reporting of abuse or neglect.

• Follow agency standards for clinical supervision and continue professional development through external trainings.

Participant Support & Advocacy

• Gather participant information, assess service needs, recommend treatment, and connect participants with natural resources and supports.

• Provide information, linkage, referral, and advocacy with community agencies.

• Support participants in increasing skills and income, improving self-determination, and maintaining housing stability.

• Work with participants and families to strengthen relationships and promote overall well-being.

Compliance, Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Meet required productivity targets and monitor staff performance against productivity measures.

• Complete and ensure timely, accurate, and organized documentation in compliance with Medicaid standards, Rule 132 regulations, and agency protocols.

• Conduct monthly random file audits and participate in quarterly case reviews.

• Maintain accurate client information, including updated addresses and phone numbers.

• Represent the agency at meetings and conferences as needed.

Team & Organizational Contribution

• Assist with special projects or tasks as assigned.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across participants, families, staff, and community partners.

• Work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience (required)

• Master’s degree in social work or a related field (preferred)

• Valid Illinois license (LCSW or LCPC preferred) or eligibility for licensure

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000