OVERVIEW

The Unit Director is directly responsible for the operation of a set unit/number of apartments providing care to severely and persistently mentally ill adults. The Unit Director is responsible for ensuring that the rehabilitative services are provided by the staff utilizing person centered principles of recovery; work entails some administration, direct supervision of three visiting counselors, and case management supervision of up to 18 clients. The Unit Director is responsible for insuring that his/her unit is operated in compliance with the Office of Mental Health (OMH), New York State Office of Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) regulations, and in accordance with the philosophy, goals and policies of Geel. The Unit Directors report directly to the Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Education: This position requires that the individual fulfill the requirements of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP); Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or Masters in Social Work or related field.

Experience:

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field - and one year's related work experience
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services - and three years' related work experience

Supervisory experience is preferred

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hours of Operation: The office is open from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm; Monday through Friday, and 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturdays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/LIMITATIONS (if any)

Must be able to access apartments above first floor
Must be able travel to different locations within the community
Must be able to demonstrate proper cleaning / apartment maintenance methods. Duties include conducting apartment visits, apartment maintenance tasks, (e.g. demonstrating/teaching activities of daily living to clients, cleaning and prepping an apartment for new clients, etc.) conducting fire drills and safety inspections to residents located in scatter-site apartments in the community.

SALARY: Annualized at $ 67,777 with $3,000 sign-on bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package - includes:

Paid time off: vacation (min 2 weeks), sick (12 days), personal (4 days); all major holidays
Health insurance (includes dependent coverage) - coverage after 30 days, no salary contribution required for single enrollment
Dental and vision coverage - no employee contribution required
Life Insurance Policy- no employee contribution required
403(b) Plan - with 5% employer contribution, and employer matching contribution of 50% of salary reduction contribution, up to maximum of 8% of compensation for the year
Partial tuition reimbursement
Supervision for individuals pursuing MSW degree
Opportunities for growth within the agency

Apply via website: http://www.geelcs.org/employment/jobemp/index/159