Position Summary: The Program Supervisor/Social Worker plays a crucial role in the efficient functioning and quality care of our Community Residence Programs. This position demands a highly dedicated and flexible individual capable of multitasking and handling various responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation and compliance of the program with regulatory standards.
Essential Accountabilities
- Crisis Management and Counseling: Provide 24/7 crisis support to staff, including counseling youth and families during emergencies. Report and seek guidance for significant issues from the Director.
- Staff Training and Compliance: Assist in staff training and ongoing supervision ensuring adherence to OMH and OSHA regulations, and guide staff in effective counseling techniques.
- Admission Process and Youth Counseling: Support the Program Director in the admission process, attend community meetings, and review referral packets. Counsel youth and families during admission to ease transitions.
- Supervision and Reporting: Participate in regular supervision with the Program Director, assist with Medicaid billing, and provide updates on counseling progress.
- Financial Assistance and Applications: Complete Medicaid and SSI applications, and maintain knowledge of waiting lists and referral logs.
- Budget Management: Aid in adhering to the program's budget and financial planning.
- Youth and Family Engagement: Coordinate school registrations and CSE meetings. Counsel youth and families in forming and implementing discharge plans.
- Educational and Healthcare Coordination: Maintain regular contact with educational and mental health professionals. Set up youth files and ensure consistent therapy attendance, providing counseling support as needed.
- Service Plan Development and Counseling: Collaborate with families, service providers, and staff to develop and implement Service Plan goals, offering counseling to address specific needs.
- Group Programs and Family Meetings: Develop and facilitate psychoeducational group programs and quarterly family team meetings, including family counseling sessions.
- Documentation and Transportation: Document all meetings and counseling sessions, and provide transportation for youth when necessary.
- Quality Improvement and Direct Care: Engage in Quality Improvement plan development, provide direct care and counseling as required, and attend relevant workshops and training sessions.
- Administrative Duties: Manage accurate time tracking, submission of mileage logs, and insurance policy updates, along with other assigned duties.
Job Qualifications
- Must meet OMH standard for a Qualified Mental Health Staff (QMHS) consisting of a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a human services field (e.g., social work, psychology, psychiatric nursing, occupational therapy, counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or community mental health). Masters level and licensed staff preferred.
- Experience in youth counseling and family therapy within a community residence or similar setting.
- Strong crisis management, counseling, and decision-making skills.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (OMH, OSHA) and proficiency in financial assistance applications.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills for effective liaison with educational and healthcare professionals.
- Flexibility in working hours.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and training compliance.
- Clean and valid NYS Driver’s license.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.23 - $27.24 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Manorville, NY 11949 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Manorville, NY 11949: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person