BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST @ NYC Careers - Manhattan, NY
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5 days ago
BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST
NYC Careers - Manhattan, NY
The Department of Homeless Services is recruiting for one (1) Supervisor II (SW) to function as a Behavioral Specialist who will:
- Provide supervision and technical assistance to the social services staff.
- Function as the liaison with shelter staff and community-based providers to facilitate client placement into alternative housing, refer staff to the DHS Training Bureau to ensure social service staff receive adequate and ongoing training.
- Develop and monitor staffing schedules.
- Prepare and review monthly reports on program activities and staff operations.
- Coordinate/participate in case conferences and internal/external meetings.
- Make recommendations for the development of innovative strategies/techniques to enhance programs that meet client needs.
- Collaborate with DHS contracted sites and various agencies directly involved with providing services for the homeless and monitor non-compliant clients and utilize Client Responsibility procedures when needed and submit Client Responsibility cases for review and sanction, when applicable.
Minimum Qual Requirements
2. Certification/License Requirements: A valid Certified Social Worker (CSW) certificate or Licensed Master of Social Work license (LMSW) issued by the New York State Department of Education must be obtained within one year of the date of appointment. Employees who fail to obtain their CSW or LMSW within one year after appointment will automatically have their probationary period extended for no more than six months. Failure to obtain the CSW or LMSW by the end of 18 months of service will result in dismissal.
3. Special Note: Section 424-a of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-care responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report. The agency has the discretion to assign a candidate who has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report to a position with no child-care responsibilities.
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook .
- Excellent written, oral communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Additional Information
The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DSS/HRA/DHS qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements.
Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
In addition, the Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services offers competitive salaries and the following benefits:
Generous Pension Plans (The New York Employees' Retirement System);
401(k) and Roth 457 Retirement Savings Programs;
U.S. Savings Bonds Flexible Spending Program;
Health Benefits, Dental, Vision Coverage, Prescription Drug Program;
Training and Professional Development;
Opportunity for Scholarship; College Savings Program;
Paid Holidays and Generous Annual Leave.
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