The Director of Social Services position at Aguila, Inc. manages
all aspects of the social services component of a program.
Responsibilities
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Directs overall management of the social services component of
a contract.
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Responsible for ensuring that all social services, including
programming, staffing patterns, and case records comply with NYC
regulations as well as with Aguila's Policies and Procedures. They
will also act as Director in the Director's absence.
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Ensures that the program design provides structure and fosters
an environment which
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facilitates the assessment of the client’s needs.
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ensures that comprehensive case management and other social
services are adequately provided
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provides referral services for clients to appropriate
community based services
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assists all client’s in securing alternative housing quickly.
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Ensures that all client intake and orientation occurs within
24 hours, and that
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A plan is developed assessing the client’s preliminary needs
and exit strategy,
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comprehensive Independent Living Plans are created promptly
upon client’s arrival.
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All clients receive and adhere to facility rules, and DHS
Client Responsibilities.
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Supervises social services staff and coordinates or executes
any necessary training.
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Coordinates responses to funder requests, and attends funder meetings.
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Coordinates necessary conferences, and ensures compliance with
rules and client rights and responsibilities.
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Prepares and coordinates reports, responses to inspection and audits.
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Represents program director at meetings when required.
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Serves as a community liaison for program. Attends community
board meetings monthly.
The position description is a guide to the critical duties, and
essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of
responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work
environment conditions
It is the policy of Aguila, Inc. to provide a comprehensive
health care insurance package. Aguila, Inc. has designed a health
insurance program that includes medical, dental, and vision at no
cost to employees.