Senior Director Domestic Violence Residential Programs - New York, New York

POSITION REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION & ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Masters in Social Work required. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Required.
• Oversight of domestic violence shelters.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state and local regulations as well as agency and program policies.
• Develop and implement consistent standards, policies, procedures and practices regarding shelter management, client services and other agency protocols.
• Work with supervisor and program leaders to ensure consistency, collaboration and complementary services between sites and programs.
• Participate in the development and ensure appropriate implementation of systems and strategies that facilitate maximum resident utilization of shelter.
• Create and monitor budgets, and manage billing.
• Maintain accurate and consistent data collection and analysis for reporting and documentation.
• Oversee all domestic violence shelter clinical services to ensure appropriate service delivery, including group supervision of the social workers, child therapists and other clinical staff, where appropriate.
• Assist with incident report management and reviewing client charts.
• Conduct ongoing record keeping and client file management for quality assurance and audit preparation, in collaboration with the QIET team.
• Train staff on contract outcomes and goals, reporting requirements, and client file management and data collection systems.
• Supervise program staff, monitor outcomes, and develop and implement strategies to enhance performance.
• Lead, develop and implement staff training in line with identified standards and practices that are client- centered, culturally competent, and trauma-informed, in collaboration with the QIET team.
• Manage contracts and budget and develop reports.
• Increase the agency’s visibility by engaging in activities such as, but not limited to, conference presentations and/or other speaking engagements.
• Partner with the Development staff in a wide range of activities, including but not limited to preparation of grant proposals, presentations to prospective or current donors/funders, and hosting site visits for current or prospective donors/funders.
• Partner with the Marketing/Communications staff in responding to media inquiries, which may include giving interviews for print, radio or television audiences, and participating in the development of materials designed to increase the public's awareness of the organization or educate the public on domestic violence;
• Supervise interns and volunteers.
• Attend meetings facilitated by HUD, HRA and the NYC Coalition of the Continuum of Care.
• Represent the agency on coalitions, taskforces, working groups and committees.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent writing and public speaking skills required.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of domestic violence within and against disenfranchised communities including individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with mental health issues.
• Strong analytical, administrative, and planning skills.
• Strong clinical skills, with knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary, diverse team, maintaining a healthy work environment for staff that encourages professionalism, respect, equality, diversity and continuous improvement.
• Ability to assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with people of diverse educational, cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Must be a responsible individual with a reputable character, known to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and cope with stress and crises in a calm manner.
•  Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Emotional maturity.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
•  Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

Salary: $108,000.00/yr - $142,800/yr

At URI we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment.  We actively seek a diverse candidate pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. At URI we offer equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

Salary : $108,000 - $142,800