Jobs in The Bronx, NY

About the role

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. 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 is 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.

What you'll bring

• MPA, MPH, or related degree will be considered
• 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.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Technologically competent in handling of administrative practices
• LCSW, MSW, or other clinical qualification preferred