Social Sevices Director Jobs

Program: Family Services
www.SOME.org

Function:
The Director oversees the management and operation for Family Services to include supervision of Independence Place, Thea Bowman House & Townhouses, SOMEPlace for kids, Zagami House, Barnaby House and future family housing programs. Operational emphasis of the position is on program and staff evaluation, outcomes, milestones, targets, and action plans for grants and program implementation. Conduct staff reviews; review overall plans for the programs and makes recommendations with respect to overall operation and evaluation. Responsible for program budgets, CQI, Statistics and family services strategic planning.

Qualifications:
Bachelors required. Masters preferred in a discipline appropriate to the position. Three years experience that demonstrates familiarity with social services, specifically family service. Experienced working with the homeless population, tax credit property operations, and the ability to collaborate with the District of Columbia Housing Authority are a plus.

Skills / Abilities:
Excellent organization and communication skills. Writing skills a must. Broad social service acumen w/specialty in Family Service. Knowledge of cost finding methodologies in relation to program budget. Outstanding leadership and supervision capabilities. Proven track record to lead an outcome based program with accent on targets, milestones, action steps, timelines and results for overall program achievement. Must be a leader who is dynamic, mission-driven, committed, strategic, data-driven.

Program: Family Services
www.some.org
Position: Director of Independence Place and Someplace for Kids

Function:
The Director oversees the management and operation for Independence Place to include direct supervision of Independence Place, and oversight of Someplace for kids. Operational emphasis of the position is on program and staff evaluation, outcomes, milestones, targets, and action plans. Conduct staff reviews, review overall plans for the programs and makes recommendations with respect to overall operation and evaluation. Responsible for program property management. Responsible for program budgets and CQI.

Qualifications:
Bachelors required. Masters preferred in a discipline appropriate to the position. 3 years experience that demonstrates familiarity with social services, specifically family service and homelessness. Experience with DCHA collaboration is a plus.

Skills / Abilities:
Excellent organization and communication skills. Writing and computer skills a must. Broad social service acumen w/specialty in Family Service. Knowledge of cost finding methodologies in relation to program budget. Outstanding leadership capabilities. Proven track record to lead an outcome based program with accent on family grant targets, milestones, action steps, timelines and results for overall program achievement. Ability to review and complete program statistics. Leader who is dynamic, mission-driven, committed, strategic, data-driven and focused on accountability and achievement of specific results. Knowledge of cost funding methodologies in relation to program budget. Must be able to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks at once. Must be able to use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
***Excellent benefits and salary is negotiable!

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree, or degree in social services specialization preferred. Five years of progressively responsible work experience in human service, with at least four years of management experience required. Knowledge of non-residential programming, juvenile delinquency and case management required. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal required. Ability to work a flexible schedule with 24 hour, 7 days a week on-call assistance to staff. Spanish speaking ability preferred. To learn more about FFT visit www.fftinc.com.

We offer excellent benefits, including 100% tuition reimbursement!
EOE/DFWP

Your chance to gain international work experience in London, England

Fantastic opportunity!

Reed Global Resourcing are currently working with a UK Council (Statutory Agency) to recruit Qualified Social Workers. These permanent jobs will be based in London, England. Representatives from Reed Global Resourcing and the Council will be travelling to the USA from 12th to 16th January 2009 (City to be confirmed) to interview suitable and interested candidates who would like to be considered for this life changing opportunity!!

How does it work?

If you are successful you would be notified within two weeks of the interview and the likely start date in the UK would be mid April 2009. Reed Global Resourcing would assist and support you every step of the way, throughout the process from the moment you submit your resume, until after you have settled into your new role and your new home in the UK. Interviews will be in the USA and will involve a presentation on the Council, and living and working in the UK, a face to face interview and written exercises.

What kind of Social Workers are we looking for?

We are looking for MSW Qualified Social Workers (Graduate level, through to Senior Social Workers) to work within the Children and Families environment, predominantly in the front line referral and assessment service, with the child protection and court work, fostering and adoption, long term child care teams. In return you will receive a competitive salary, benefits and 28 days holiday per year, plus public holidays!

If successful, will I have assistance with the move?

Together with our client, we are able to offer a comprehensive relocation package, immigration assistance and wrap around support for the move over the UK, both from a financial and pastoral perspective. This would include, but is not limited to:

• sourcing accommodation
• meet and greet at the airport
• payment of Tier 1 migrant visa
• reimbursement of UK registration fee for the GSCC
• flight reimbursement
• opening a UK bank account.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in Social work and to gain International experience in the English Capital!! With all holiday time you will receive, you can also take full advantage of our proximity to mainland Europe, and the low cost airlines that fly out of London to destinations such as Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Rome!

If you are a qualified Social Worker looking for a fresh perspective on Social Care, with the opportunity to soak up the historic English culture, and the opportunity for European travel, please contact me for further information!

For more information, please contact Fiona Harper, Senior International Recruitment Consultant for Reed Global Resourcing on 011 4 Register to View

You can also visit our dedicated Microsite for more information about the jobs, location, life in the UK etc www.reedhealth.com/croydon

Victor Community Support Services, Inc. is a nationally recognized non-profit agency seeking talented individuals to join our well developed and diverse team in Marysville, California. Located just a half hour north of Sacramento, VCSS is a outdoors-person's dream, with numerous fishing, boating, skiing, and hiking venues nearby. This is an exciting opportunity to influence program development and manage best practices in community-based mental health service delivery to children and families. VCSS applies a strength-based, family systems treatment philosophy with evidence-based and innovative programs. This person reports to the Executive Director, providing clinical and administrative supervision and program leadership. Clinical Licensure (MFT, LCSW, Psychologist) required. Outstanding benefit package, including twice a year bonuses, agency pension plan, 403b option, health, dental, and vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, and tuition and licensure reimbursements.

AGENCY DESCRIPTION
Community Housing Partnership (CHP) is a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization that develops and operates permanent housing for formerly homeless people with on-site support services, job training and employment opportunities. CHP’s mission and values are based on the belief that tenant participation is fundamental to all aspects of the organization; over 50% of CHP staff members are formerly homeless and four tenants serve on our Board of Directors. CHP has a staff of over 150 people, with an annual operating budget of approximately $10 million. CHP owns, manages and/or provides services at 11 buildings with 774 units of housing for formerly homeless adults and families. We are currently developing 4 new housing sites with a total of more than 300 apartments. For more information, visit www.chp-sf.org.

JOB SUMMARY
Nationally recognized nonprofit organization seeks a Director of Clinical Services to oversee clinical services to the tenants who live in supportive housing buildings in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco. The Director of Clinical Services will work with CHP’s Director of Tenant Services to launch CHP clinical services program and will be instrumental in implementation of a new outpatient treatment program for tenants living in supportive housing. This is a unique opportunity to create, manage and grow a clinical services program within a supportive housing agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Possession of a valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBSE).
• A minimum of five years experience providing wraparound services in an out patient environment, supportive counseling, and/or intensive case management to SMI/CD homeless adults.
• A minimum of two year directly supervising licensed eligible staff.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective clinical services within a harm-reduction/voluntary services context and in-depth knowledge of harm reduction practices.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical services to homeless individuals and families, especially those struggling with substance (ab)use and mental health issues.
• Proven ability to navigate the San Francisco behavioral health system and experience in advocating for clients, service coordination and collaboration with agencies.
• Commitment to CHP’s mission statement.
• Experience in organizing groups, group facilitation and group development.
• Strong written and verbal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population of staff and tenants.
• Experience in engaging difficult clients, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and meeting facilitation.
• Program management and development skills.
• Strong administrative and computer skills (MS Word, Excel).
• Contact compliances skills needed
• Possession of 5150 card desirable or can be obtained with 30 days of being hired.
• Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Community Housing Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Formerly homeless people, people with disabilities, women and people of color are encouraged to apply. CHP hiring policies require a background check for all applicants working directly with at-risk people.

Innovative Supported Living Company seeks Director to oversee all aspects of operations. Qualified candidate will be willing to travel but will be based in Los Angeles. The right candidate must have Director Level Experience in Supported Living or equivalent. Candidate must have the ability to grow organizations and develop mid level managers who are responsible to deliver quality supports. Candidate must liasion with regional centers, families, and employees. Candidate must have the ability to work independently as well as on a team and meet multiple deadlines. Candidate must be comfortable with a fast paced, outcome based, growing company and its corresponding change. Candidate must be committed to delivering quality services. Candidate must posess strong leadership and supervisory skills while maintaining the ability to take direction and meet goals set by the President/CEO. Must have good organizational and computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Salary DOE plus benefit and bonus eligibility.

Nemours Health and Prevention Services (NHPS) headquartered in Newark, Delaware, works with families and communities to help children grow up healthy, both physically and emotionally. It is a division of Nemours, a non-profit organization dedicated to children's health and health care that offers treatment services, research and training programs in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida. Health and Prevention is Nemours' newest division, created to expand its reach beyond clinical care and consider the health of the whole child within his or her family and community. NHPS' work currently focuses on health topics such as healthy eating and physical activity and on emotional/behavioral health. This work targets integration of program, practice, and policy change in four sectors in the State of Delaware: childcare, schools, primary health care and communities.
The Center for Evaluation & Research (CER) is involved in cutting-edge evaluation research that will provide useful information to policy-makers and stakeholders regarding one of the richest and most challenging areas for investigation - disease prevention and health promotion in children.

Scientist Senior Level - Center for Evaluation & Research:
The Scientist-Senior is a member of the Center's scientific team supporting NHPS. The position works in collaboration across NHPS centers/offices and other leadership to complete highly advanced professional evaluation and epidemiological work requiring specialized analytical knowledge of health and behavior related topics on children. The ideal candidate has the ability to take the role as lead scientist in the development, implementation and analysis of studies related to health promotion and disease prevention issues.

The Scientist - is responsible for all aspects of assigned projects including study design, protocol development, study implementation, preliminary and final data analysis, interpretation, report writing and presentation of study results. The position will work with a variety of stakeholders in leading and supporting ongoing efforts, as well as providing technical expertise in evaluation/survey methods and applications.
 
The Scientist - Senior will report directly to the Center Director.
This is a unique opportunity to assume a leadership role during the formation of a major evaluation and research group.

* A doctorate degree in public health, applied behavioral or social sciences, epidemiology, public health or other relevant science.

* 10+ years of experience with evaluation design, methodology, and tool development, both quantitative and qualitative data analysis and experience working with statewide population surverys is preferred.

* Advanced computer skills and familiarity with analytical packages (e.g. SAS, SPSS, MS Excel, Word Processing) is essential.

*Knowledge of management principles and methods including effective delegation and supervision.

Nemours Health and Prevention Services is an equal opportunity employer is committed to focusing on the best-qualified applicants for our openings. To ensure that each application receives the attention and consideration it deserves, we require that all persons interested in a position with Nemours complete all of the following steps in our standard application procedure. These steps include: Meeting specific requirements as outlined in job description, and filling out an application for a specific position. You will receive a confirmation e-mail once you have successfully completed the application process. This serves as verification that your resume has been received. If you are selected for an interview, one of our recruiters will contact you immediately. Thank you for your interest in Nemours.

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. (EYA), a leader for over 40 years in therapeutic programs for youth at-risk, is in search of a dedicated and talented individual to join our team as the Out of Home Care Director for our Eckerd Community Alternatives program in Largo, FL. As the Out of Home Care Director, you will direct and coordinate operation services within a defined area of responsibility at EYA. You will be responsible for organizing, managing and evaluating the delivery of diverse program services in accordance with EYA policies, procedures, goals, and business plans. Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Providing up to date information regarding current federal, state, and local laws affecting projects to all participants. Providing management and oversight, as well as providing leadership within the management team. In addition you will hire, evaluate, mentor, coach and discipline staff as appropriate.

A Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human service field required. Master's Degree preferred. Five years direct experience in the delivery of services to families and children along with a minimum of three years prior supervisory/management experience. The successful applicant will possess previous supervision experience, knowledge of at-risk adolescents, troubled youth and their families. In addition they will have the ability to; lead, team build, and supervise a staff, and maintain a professional working relationship with outside agencies. In addition you should be detail oriented and organized, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, posses the ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures, and work independently.

We offer excellent benefits, including 100% tuition reimbursement! To apply of for more information about how we are changing the future one child at a time!, visit us online at: www.eckerd.org EOE, DFWP