Director of Social Work Services

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Full-Time Manny Cantor Center, New York, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $99,000.00 Annually

Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone is welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time. We are proud of our legacy as a Jewish organization, and we provide high-quality, transformational services and programs to all New Yorkers through our network of community centers on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and East Village.

As we have for 130 years, we offer best-in-class programming–now across 15 sites—focusing on a mix of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

Manny Cantor Center's Community Programs and Social Services Department includes social work and case management, adult education and family programming, free clothing at ReLoved Boutique, volunteering and civic engagement opportunities, and special initiatives to help and empower our community. The department works to be responsive to the changing needs of community members, developing programs, initiatives, and interventions that meet people where they are, providing opportunities to be supported and come together.

We are seeking an experienced full-time Director of Social Work Services who will provide leadership and clinical oversight for the social work team at MCC, with a primary focus on supporting children and families through a whole-person, trauma-informed, and relationship-centered approach. This leadership role will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating innovative social work programs and services that address the emotional, behavioral, and practical needs of the community.

Additionally, they will work closely with program staff to help develop programs and services that are responsive to trends in community needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

• Provide leadership and oversight of social work services at MCC, including clinical and task supervision of social workers, case managers, licensed clinical staff, and interns, ensuring high-quality, ethical, confidential, and evidence-informed practice.
• Oversee short-term individual and group therapy, complex case assessment and intervention planning, and other clinical services in response to client and program needs.
• Manage MCC’s social work internship program, including recruitment and placement, relationships with academic programs, supervision, and development of a comprehensive learning experience.

Professional Development & Partnerships

• Collaborate with MCC program leaders, particularly in Early Childhood, Older Adults, and Teens, to identify mental health and psychosocial needs and develop appropriate social work services, therapeutic groups, workshops, and other interventions.
• Lead professional development for social work staff, case managers, and interns, including identifying training needs and developing or facilitating relevant learning opportunities.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community agencies, mental health providers, educational institutions, and other Educational Alliance sites (like Community Schools) to strengthen referral networks, expand access to services, and create training and service opportunities.

Quality & Data Management

• Ensure accurate, timely, and confidential documentation, data collection, and reporting in…