LOCATION
DOROT is headquartered on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and the team works on a hybrid schedule. The Director will be expected to work in the office three to five days per week based upon work needs. All team members are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Founded in 1976, DOROT (“generations” in Hebrew) facilitates a dynamic partnership between older adults, volunteers and professionals to address the challenges of an aging population. DOROT is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults in the Jewish and wider community to help them live more independently and as valued community members. Compassionate care and a commitment to excellence are hallmarks of DOROT’s programs and staff. The agency is a recognized innovative leader in mobilizing volunteers and community and infusing social work into its service delivery model. Our programs – conducted onsite, in the home, remotely and in the community – are designed to combat loneliness and social isolation.
ABOUT THE CONSTITUENT & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Constituent and Community Services (CCS) department’s team provides a range of supportive services that assist older adults in aging in place and connecting to programs and resources that help them to thrive and build vital social connections. The department provides comprehensive, short-term case assistance and support to a broad spectrum of older adults who range in age from 60 to over 100, vary in physical mobility and economic status from highly active in the community to predominantly home-based. Social Workers in CCS conduct psycho-social home assessments of all older adults interested in participating in DOROT’s in-home programs, which include programs managed by the CCS team as well as visiting programs run by other departments. To support our social work model of service delivery, staff in CCS are consulted by colleagues throughout the agency as constituent needs arise. This robust portfolio includes Friendly Visiting, Kosher Meals at Home, Case Assistance, Information & Referral, Synagogue Partnerships programs and the coordination of MSW/Graduate Intern cohort.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Senior Program Officer for Supportive Services, the Director is a seasoned and strategic social services leader who is poised to review, enhance and oversee a majority of our client-centered programs. This astute leader is a social work subject matter expert who turns policies into effective practice and ensures that staff have the knowledge, resources and support they need to succeed. They will be responsible for adding a layer of dynamic oversight and analytical acumen, refining organizational policies and procedures based upon best clinical practices and being a creative thought leader for existing and new program opportunities.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Director is responsible for the following major responsibilities in addition to a multitude of other projects that support both CCS and other agency goals:
Leadership & Team Building
· Provide overall leadership and expert clinical supervision to a multi-faceted staff of approximately 15, building on personnel and programmatic strengths and positioning the department for advancement.
· Supervise the CCS team and support other departments with clinical concerns in support of older adults with complex needs using expert direct practice acumen, sound clinical judgment and a keen understanding of DOROT’s role with constituents and in the community.
· Work interdepartmentally and collaboratively with other Directors on a variety of projects that range from programmatic improvements and marketing and communication strategies to working with the Development team on funding reports and new proposals, and addressing People & Culture matters.
Social Work Practice
· Recommend and implement new policies, procedures and protocols based upon best practices and clinical standards of excellence (e.g. standardizing internal referrals for social work support, clarifying program eligibility criteria, home assessment process and related client coding, etc.)
· Develop and oversee an operational framework for the CCS team’s collaboration with other departments when social work expertise is needed to support an initiative or program participants experiencing challenges.
· Fulfill other supervisory needs as necessary to support the goals of the department and agency; this includes, but is not limited to, on-going individual supervision, clinical supervision for social workers earning hours for their LCSW, supervision of MSW interns, developing professional training opportunities for social workers, etc.
Program Development & Management
· Be an innovative leader for program enhancements in the CCS portfolio and respond to aging trends and new opportunities with strategic vision and expert program planning abilities.
· Assess program deliverables and service outcomes through a data driven lens working in partnership with the Senior Management Team and Program Impact and Evaluation department; refine impact measures and other assessment tools and utilize survey results to inform and improve programming.
· Ensure that tracking systems, protocols and current technologies are efficient and effective, allowing for the consistent collection of participant data and program metrics.
· Oversee a budget representing non-personnel expenses in distinct programs that are tracked and monitored separately.
· Establish and maintain supportive and mutually beneficial relationships with other community and aging services providers.
· Represent DOROT at professional conferences and in the media upon request and support agency efforts to promote our work and impact.
WHO YOU ARE
· You are values-aligned. You share DOROT’s commitment to excellence, communal responsibility, compassion, integrity and innovation. You care deeply about making a difference and work each day to make a demonstrable impact for the older adults and volunteers we serve.
· You have an analytical mind and love solving problems. You possess the curiosity and force of intellect to take complex problems, conduct rigorous analyses and present solutions in simple and concise terms. You derive joy from brainstorming with teammates.
· You are highly adaptable. Whether it’s diving into the weeds or jumping back up to work through strategic priorities, you can do it all with ease.
· You are a strong, intentional relationship builder and collaborative teammate. You thrive on bringing different stakeholders together around a common goal and foster a spirit of collaboration with staff during both routine and transformational periods. You seek to understand different contributors’ motivations and enjoy finding creative ways of meeting multiple objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
· LCSW (SIFI required), with knowledge of DSM-V
· 8+ years of experience in aging services or related field and in supervising a team of social workers and/or informing clinical best practices
· Experience in the field of non-profit management with a proven track record of program management and supervision, demonstrating an increasing level of responsibility
· Comprehensive understanding of the field of aging and social work best practices, and experience in establishing effective operational policies and protocols to maximize client services and outcomes
· Demonstrated success in skillfully implementing innovative, disciplined and continuously improving processes and systems, requiring garnering cross-functional staff support and use.
· Ability to be available to work up to 4 Sundays and/or evening events per year for programs or events that may not be within your regular scope of work.
WHY WORK WITH US
At DOROT, we believe that the power of connection can be transformative. Working with us means that you will have:
· The ability to make an impact. DOROT is at the forefront of bringing the generations together to alleviate social isolation and loneliness, a pressing public health issue recently put in the spotlight in the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community. Working with us means that you will work with like-minded, passionate people focused on having a positive impact on the lives of our clients.
· Access to health care. Whether it be medical, vision, dental, disability or life insurance, we’ve got you covered and offer a choice of benefits to ensure that you and your family are taken care of.
· Generous time off. DOROT offers 20 days of vacation per year, as well as 10 paid Federal holidays and up to as many as 13 paid Jewish holidays, including early office closures on Fridays. We also provide fully paid Parental Leave and other generous Leave policies.
· Support to plan for your future. We offer a discretionary 403(b) contribution after your first two years with us with the opportunity for increasing contributions as you stay with us over time.
This is an exempt position, and candidates can expect an annual salary between $100,000-$115,000, commensurate with skills and experience.
It is the policy of DOROT, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals for employment or advancement without discrimination because of race, color, religion creed, political association, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, pregnancy, disability, genetic, genetic characteristics, or other protected status.