Description

Position Summary:
The Assistant Program Director/Social Worker will respond to situations where stress, depression, or any other mental health issues that may create a personal crisis including but not limited to the following: suicidal thoughts, emotional trauma, serious mental illness, anxiety, housing crisis. The Assistant Program Director/Social Worker models the best practices of hospitality, positive culture and work enthusiastically as part of a team. Additionally, this position will work collaboratively with the Program Director to oversee the program’s staff, outcomes, and operational protocols.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine behavioral risk assessments and safety plans
- Provide guidance to clients in dealing with housing-related issues
- Recommend appropriate Person-Centered interventions strategies
- Provide routine follow-up with clients
- Coach residents in establishing and maintaining safe and independent lifestyles
- Share information about resident progress, needs, and problems with other staff
- Provide crisis management support as necessary.
- Facilitate one-on-one sessions and groups.
- Support staff with crisis debriefings and clinical decision-making
- Assist in onboarding and training new hires
- Facilitate clinical team meetings
- Manage a caseload of high-risk clients
- Make referrals for clients and linkages
- Provide comprehensive clinical services, including assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention
- Develop and implement Wellness Self-Management Services Plans
- Serve as an advocate and liaison for person in crisis
--Complete documentation in a timely manner in Apricot database
- Emergency on-call rotation with Program Director
- Follow-up on hospital admissions and discharges
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by Program Director
- Other tasks, as may be required

Requirements

Master's degree required, MSW, MHC, LMSW or LMHC preferred.
-Experience working with individuals with mental illness and substance abuse, preferably with homeless adults and at-risk populations.
-Strong communication and organizational skills; great attention to detail
- Ability to develop a relationship with residents while maintaining boundaries
- Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences in order to work well amongst internal and external partners and clients served. Proven ability to work with a range of people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances
- Maintain client and staff confidentiality
- Comfortable providing services in BCS office and tenant’s apartments
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, etc.)
- Previous work experience in a social service agency or non-profit organization
- Interest in working with underserved populations.
- Familiarity electronic data records systems
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred