Overview
For nearly 150 years, The Jewish Board has been delivering innovative, best-in-class mental and behavioral health services. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families, to children, teens, and adults. That adds up to countless opportunities to use your skills, training, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of over 45,000 New Yorkers each year.
Location 55 Westchester Square The Bronx, NY 10461, US
Purpose The Jewish Board’s Adult Residential Division supports adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach, staff model and guide residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals, develop independent living skills, and live in a healthy and secure manner. Our work is guided by principles that underscore the critical importance of stable housing, use a culturally competent and anti-racist lens, and respect the dignity and legitimacy of each individual’s journey.
Position overview The Assistant Program Director (APD) ensures programmatic systems are in place to meet the clients’ safety and service needs. The APD supervises Social Workers, Case Managers, and Case Associates. The APD is responsible for clinical and administrative oversight of the program. The APD provides on-going training, supervision, and guidance to the staff who are knowledgeable of regulatory requirements and agency practices, policy/standards. The APD provides program oversight in the absence of the Program Director and requires the incumbent carry a cell phone 24x7x365.
Key essential functions
Provides regular supervision Social Worker, Case Manager, and the Case Associates staff.
Reviews and evaluates comprehensive assessments, progress notes, service plan reviews, and discharge plans for quality and compliance.
Works with Residence Managers on staffing/scheduling, reviews and approves weekly timesheets and overtime.
Facilitates High Risk and Group Supervisions.
Participates in Case Conferences with external sources.
Collaborates with other JB Departments (Facilities, Clinics, Central Intake, etc) for program needs.
Participates/Performs staff evaluations.
Ensures regulatory/agency compliance with staff completion of trainings.
Collaborates with Residence Manager to ensure apartments are safe.
Participates in administrative meetings.
Participates in other on/off site meetings as scheduled.
Participate in Client/tenant meetings and works with staff to address and resolve entitlements issues.
Running reports in Tableau, the Agency’s reporting system.
Document work in MyAvatar, the Agency’s EHR system.
Ability to understand and use the Agency’s ticketing system, SysAid.
Conduct apartment administrative walkthroughs.
Submit internal JBFCS reports as it relates to apartment needs when necessary.
Participate in all meetings, as assigned.
Work collaboratively as part of a service delivery team
Ability to travel to apartments within the five boroughs on a weekly basis
Other duties as assigned.
Core competencies
Knowledge of and experience with the operation of housing and supportive housing programs.
Excellent track record as a supervisor, ability to motivate staff, build teams, and retain employees
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to understand and appreciate the broader issues of politics, funding, and reputation of the agency while retaining attention to detail
A problem-solving orientation, resourcefulness, resilience
Ability to travel to visit resident apartments when needed
Educational/Training required
LCSW, MSW, or other clinical qualification preferred; MPA, MPH, or related degree will be considered
Experience/language preference
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience.
Prior experience working with adults diagnosed with a mental illness, homelessness and substance abuse history required.
This individual must have the ability to work individually on projects as well as be a collaborator.
This individual must also be organized and meticulous; and possess the ability to pay attention to detail.
Computer skills
Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel
Technologically competent in handling of administrative practices
Visual and manual dexterity
As required in a standard office setting
Engage in physical activities with the residence
The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs.
Work environment/physical effort
The work environment generally does not involve physical risk or hazardous conditions.
To perform the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is routinely required to sit (70% of the time) and stand (30% of the time)
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.
Values Our Values
help guide us in everything we do, from our relationships with fellow staff to the clients and communities we serve.
Treat every person with dignity
We act with respect and caring towards our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Strive to be outstanding
We are exceptional professionals in all that we do.
Embrace each other’s differences
We create a fair and inclusive environment for all.
Engage individuals and families as our partners
We heal our communities one person at a time through thoughtful collaboration.
We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.
We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.
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Location 55 Westchester Square The Bronx, NY 10461, US
Purpose The Jewish Board’s Adult Residential Division supports adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach, staff model and guide residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals, develop independent living skills, and live in a healthy and secure manner. Our work is guided by principles that underscore the critical importance of stable housing, use a culturally competent and anti-racist lens, and respect the dignity and legitimacy of each individual’s journey.
Position overview The Assistant Program Director (APD) ensures programmatic systems are in place to meet the clients’ safety and service needs. The APD supervises Social Workers, Case Managers, and Case Associates. The APD is responsible for clinical and administrative oversight of the program. The APD provides on-going training, supervision, and guidance to the staff who are knowledgeable of regulatory requirements and agency practices, policy/standards. The APD provides program oversight in the absence of the Program Director and requires the incumbent carry a cell phone 24x7x365.
Key essential functions
Provides regular supervision Social Worker, Case Manager, and the Case Associates staff.
Reviews and evaluates comprehensive assessments, progress notes, service plan reviews, and discharge plans for quality and compliance.
Works with Residence Managers on staffing/scheduling, reviews and approves weekly timesheets and overtime.
Facilitates High Risk and Group Supervisions.
Participates in Case Conferences with external sources.
Collaborates with other JB Departments (Facilities, Clinics, Central Intake, etc) for program needs.
Participates/Performs staff evaluations.
Ensures regulatory/agency compliance with staff completion of trainings.
Collaborates with Residence Manager to ensure apartments are safe.
Participates in administrative meetings.
Participates in other on/off site meetings as scheduled.
Participate in Client/tenant meetings and works with staff to address and resolve entitlements issues.
Running reports in Tableau, the Agency’s reporting system.
Document work in MyAvatar, the Agency’s EHR system.
Ability to understand and use the Agency’s ticketing system, SysAid.
Conduct apartment administrative walkthroughs.
Submit internal JBFCS reports as it relates to apartment needs when necessary.
Participate in all meetings, as assigned.
Work collaboratively as part of a service delivery team
Ability to travel to apartments within the five boroughs on a weekly basis
Other duties as assigned.
Core competencies
Knowledge of and experience with the operation of housing and supportive housing programs.
Excellent track record as a supervisor, ability to motivate staff, build teams, and retain employees
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to understand and appreciate the broader issues of politics, funding, and reputation of the agency while retaining attention to detail
A problem-solving orientation, resourcefulness, resilience
Ability to travel to visit resident apartments when needed
Educational/Training required
LCSW, MSW, or other clinical qualification preferred; MPA, MPH, or related degree will be considered
Experience/language preference
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience.
Prior experience working with adults diagnosed with a mental illness, homelessness and substance abuse history required.
This individual must have the ability to work individually on projects as well as be a collaborator.
This individual must also be organized and meticulous; and possess the ability to pay attention to detail.
Computer skills
Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel
Technologically competent in handling of administrative practices
Visual and manual dexterity
As required in a standard office setting
Engage in physical activities with the residence
The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs.
Work environment/physical effort
The work environment generally does not involve physical risk or hazardous conditions.
To perform the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is routinely required to sit (70% of the time) and stand (30% of the time)
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.
Values Our Values
help guide us in everything we do, from our relationships with fellow staff to the clients and communities we serve.
Treat every person with dignity
We act with respect and caring towards our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Strive to be outstanding
We are exceptional professionals in all that we do.
Embrace each other’s differences
We create a fair and inclusive environment for all.
Engage individuals and families as our partners
We heal our communities one person at a time through thoughtful collaboration.
We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.
We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.
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