Assistant Director of Social Programs

Title: Assistant Director of Social Programs

Reports to: Director of Clinical Operations

Location: Position requires a weekly presence at both the New Windsor and Middletown offices.

Job Objectives:

· Provide oversight and management of the following programs and services: CORE, Vocational, Hudson House, Travel Activity, WOGI (Welcome Orange Geriatric Initiative), Rehabilitative Social Club, Compeer, Compeer Homeless, Friends, and Family Support.

· Provide direct supervision to Hudson House Supervisor, CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) and Vocational staff, and Social Programs Supervisor.

· Perform duties while actively promoting an environment consistent with MHA’s Cultural Equity Policy and WELCOME Orange.

* Direct oversight and supervision of stated programs are periodically re-evaluated and may change subject to staffing vacancies and/or the discretion of Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

· Provide direct supervision to Hudson House Supervisor, Social Programs Supervisor, as well as CORE and VOC staff.

· Lead, motivate and supervise a dedicated team, ensuring their development and adherence to organizational policies.

· Assist in the development and review of departmental policies, procedures and manuals.

· Conduct recruitment, hiring, training, and annual evaluations.

· Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements from entities such as Medicaid and NYS Office of Mental Health.

· Oversee timely billing submissions and internal audits, fostering accountability.

· Uphold HIPAA regulations and safeguard confidentiality.

· Monitor and optimize program performance, referring participants for additional services as needed.

· Provide culturally competent services and maintain agency policies and procedures.

· Coordinate with community agencies and service providers, participating in meetings as an MHA representative.

· Review and approve relevant program staff time records, paid time off requests, project reports, correspondence, and financial expenditures.

· Engage in relevant program staff’s performance management setting and measuring goals, objectives and milestones.

· Conduct staff training and development opportunities.

Other Duties:

· Participate in MHA’s committees as needed.

· Duties outlined above are intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.