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Department: Himan Brown Center 25
Job Summary
92NY’s 60+ Programs includes the Himan Brown Program, an all-inclusive membership program for our 60+ community of lifelong learners as well the Program for Cognitive Strength and Ability (PCSA), a cutting-edge, strength-based program for community members with mild to moderate cognitive impairment.
The Director will actively lead the 92NY Program for Cognitive Strength and Ability (PCSA) and oversee clinical programming that focuses on maximizing cognitive and psychological health for the 92NY 60+ community. Oversee all aspects of PCSA including:
- Continue to grow, develop, and operationalize the program in collaboration with Executive Director 60+ and PCSA Program Manager.
- Provide direct supervision to all PCSA program staff and per diems.
- Meet with and assess all potential members for PCSA groups.
- Monitor the well-being and engagement of PCSA participants.
- Maintain close, ongoing, and supportive contact with PCSA family members.
- Support participants and their family members through short term counseling, advocacy, information, and referrals.
- Facilitate family/caregiver support groups.
- Facilitate and develop monthly 92NY PCSA Family and Friends Support Series.
Community Outreach:
- Develop and maintain relationships with individual health care providers, community-based agencies, research institutions, geriatric focused organizations and medical practices for member referral and collaborative partnerships.
- Liaise with social workers in the geriatric field to share best practices and develop a referral network within the industry.
Staff Management:
- Provide clinical and practical supervision and professional development opportunities for PCSA staff.
- Lead weekly staff meetings.
- Coordinate quarterly staff training.
- Provide supervision for social work interns as needed.
Himan Brown:
- Serve as consultant for HB social work staff as needed.
- Provide short term counseling or referral for HB members as needed.
Experience, Education, & Skills Desired
- LCSW with a current, active NY State License.
- 8+ years of experience providing clinical Social Work services to adults.
- Experience working with adults with cognitive loss preferred.
- At least 4 years as a direct supervisor required.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing a team of professionals.
- Demonstrated project management experience with the proven ability to manage, balance and meet multiple deadlines.
- Experience facilitating therapeutic, support and psychoeducational groups.
- Experience providing social work field supervision with SIFI Certification.
- Experience working in a fast paced, community-focused environment, with the ability to manage the needs of a diverse group of people with ease and diplomacy.
- Ability to thrive as a team player, often with competing demands.
- Strong organizational, verbal, and written skills.
- Analytical problem solver with the ability to identify and solve problems creatively, quickly, and effectively.
- Familiarity with a range of community resources for older adults and the ability to make effective referrals.
- An understanding of Jewish traditions and culture a plus.
Work Environment & Requirements
40 hours/week onsite. Monday to Friday; 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Application Instructions
Please forward a resume and a cover letter with salary requirements.
Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are only able to contact those applicants whose experience most aligns with the position profile.
Compensation Range
$100,000-$110,000/year
The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
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