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SalaryThe Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for Clinical Supervisor (2 positions). CUCS provides comprehensive on-site social services using a recovery orientation, which includes evidence-based practices with particular emphasis on mental health and substance abuse recovery for singles, and a family systems approach for the families.
CUCS’ 105 Washington Street Safe Haven is a new Safe Haven located in Manhattan’s Financial District. The program will serve as temporary living space for 84 individuals experiencing street homelessness. The program will provide onsite psychiatric, primary care and intensive case management to participants, the majority of whom have psychiatric and substance use needs. All participants will receive assistance with placement into housing. Program operations will be 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Responsibilities:
The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of a clinical services housing team comprised of a licensed social worker and four case managers. Each staff manages a caseload of approximately 15 individuals who were formerly living on the street and in subways in New York City. This position has significant decision making, supervisory, administrative, program management and service delivery responsibilities including but not limited to site management, program development, inter-team coordination and contract/policy compliance. This person will be expected to participate in and contribute to a program culture that is client-centered, outcome-oriented and dedicated to continuous quality improvement. The position requires a thorough understanding of relevant service delivery concepts and structures, including strong knowledge and experience working with the street homeless population.
- Clinical and administrative supervision of day-to-day operations of the building and clinical services team
- Oversight of the program’s contractual obligations
- Maintenance of appropriate staff levels to ensure consistent service delivery to clients
- Review of referrals from outreach teams and coordination of intake
- Collaboration with building management and security staff around maintenance and other site-related matters
- On-call support to the program during evening and weekend hours
- Clinical Supervisor 1
- LMSW or Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit or Marriage and Family Therapy Limited Permit
- Relevant pre or post Master’s experience preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Clinical Supervisor 2
- LMSW or Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit or Marriage and Family Therapy Limited Permit
- 2 years relevant pre or post Master’s experience required
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Clinical Supervisor 3
- LCSW, LMHC, LMFC
- Relevant pre or post Master’s experience in supervisory experienced preferred
- LMSW or Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit or Marriage and Family Therapy Limited Permit
- 2 years supervisory experience in any field
- 4 years relevant experience in social services
- Supervisory experience in the field of housing or homeless services
- Strong crisis intervention skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy
- Ability to interface effectively and efficiently with colleagues to ensure quality services and program operations.
- Commitment to utilization of a housing first and person-centered approach in working with clients
- Experience with DHS CARES preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Annual Time Off Benefits: 17 days of PTO for new hires, 20 days of PTO after 1 yr of service, 27 days of PTO after 5 yrs of service, 8 Sick days, 2 Mental Health days, 12 paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan, Employer contribution and match contribution after 2 years of service
- Pre-tax savings plan (including Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plan)
- Transit Subsidy
- Paid Family Leave; Short-Term Disability insurance
- Health Savings account
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
