Assistant Program Director (IMT)Job DetailsJob LocationThe Intensive Mobile Team - New York, NY Education LevelMaster's Salary Range$64,750.00 - $71,946.00 Salary/year DescriptionOrganization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. Program Description: The Intensive Mobile Treatment (IMT) Team provides treatment and support services for individuals with frequent interaction with the mental health, substance abuse, criminal justice and homeless services systems and have been poorly served by traditional treatment models. IMT teams stay connected to individuals regardless of their location in shelter, on the street, in housing, hospital or jail. Purpose of Position:The Assistant Program Director will support the Program Director in the oversight of the program. The Team Leader provides administrative and clinical support for the IMT team. The Assistant Program Director will practice according to the principles of recovery oriented and trauma informed service delivery. Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Salary Range:$64,750 - $71946 Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties1.) Provide case management services
Carry a small caseload.
Perform client assessments and formulate client centered treatment goals
Facilitate client participation in entitlement programs, psychiatric services, medication management, rehabilitation and other activities
Refer clients to community health, substance abuse psychiatric and other services
Accompany clients to appointments as needed
Communicate regularly with clients’ families about their needs and progress
Serve as liaison to other service providers
Maintain up-to-date client case records according to program guidelines
Visit clients in residential facilities, on the street and in other locations
Rotate on-call service outside of work hours
2.) Management, Supervision
Provide clinical supervision to staff and interns; evaluate their work and discuss progress of their clients
Assist in recruitment of IMT staff members
Assist with program administration, including staff schedules and financial reporting
Assist in ensuring staff is adequately trained according to OMH standards; create and maintain training calendar
Perform Program Director’s duties in his/her absence
3.) Participate as an ACT team member
Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and training programs to upgrade skills and knowledge.
Attend supervision meetings to review client progress and case management strategies
Work collaboratively with ACT team staff in a team case management model
4) Policy and Compliance
Assist in the development and adherence of Policies and Procedures in accordance to Goddard Riverside, New York State Office of Mental Health and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
5) Other duties as required
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
Licensed Master Social worker (LMSW) required or Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor
SIFI (Seminar In Field Instruction) certification preferred
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
2 years' experience working with the mental health, homeless services or justice involved systems
IMT Team experience preferred
Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
Computer Skills: To Perform this job successfully, an individual should be
Able to work in the Microsoft Office Suite, should especially be proficient in Word, Outlook, and Excel
Able to use or learn to use AWARDS database
Able to use or learn other electronic databases, programs, and funder-related software as needed such NIMRS and Maven
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Walking, climbing stairs Occasionally
Field work required; Must be able to travel throughout the 5 boroughs
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.