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A reputable nonprofit organization in the NYC area is seeking an experienced professional to join their staff as a Director of Social Services to assist overseeing one of their shelters in Queens. About the Opportunity:Hybrid or Remote: Fully on site ShiftSchedule: Monday-Friday, business hours Setting: Women's Shelter Responsibilities:The Director of Social Services will be responsible for: Understand all aspects of contract requirements and communicate this understanding to staff.Liaison with medical staff and psychiatric providers (both internal and external) to ensure appropriate service delivery for clients.Develop and implement a system to ensure that clients maintain their medication compliance on a weekly municate with peers in other shelters on issues related to client progress and best practices.Work with direct reporting staff to set realistic weekly and monthly performance targets in accordance with contract requirements.Qualifications: Three years of experience working in social services with a focus on housingshelters2+ years of leadership experience managing a teamExperience working with mentally ill populations Desired Skills:Experience working with those with chemical dependency Experience working with those with HIVAIDSDesired Skills and Experience-3+ Years of experience in social services, specifically within housingshelters-Experience working with mentally ill populations-Leadership experience as a manager or supervisor