Director of Social Work

Reports to: CEO & COO Department:

Social Work Supervises: None (collaborates with other SW in the field)

FLSA Status: Exempt/Full Time

Location: New York State

Salary: $100,000-120,000 annually

-3 month Contract to Full Time

ABOUT KYLER CARES

At Kyler Cares we're working to improve health outcomes for people of color living with diabetes by improving access to diabetes technology, creating connections to education and resources, and fostering community as an added system of support on our journeys.

SUMMARY

The Director of Social Work oversees and directs the daily operations of social services programs, aiming to provide optimal support services to communities and families living with Type 1 Diabetes. Here at Kyler Cares, the Director of Social Work will serve as the front-facing contact to families participating in several core Programs related to diabetes management and access to healthcare. In addition, this position will also lead a future collaborative initiative with several university’s affiliated social work programs as an extension of support for students and families attending NYC Public Schools. The ideal candidate must have the ability to build out our internal systems for social support (technology, transposition, housing, etc.) while collaborating with external social workers at partner organizations in the fields of medical and human and health services. The Director of Social Work must demonstrate expertise in social work management, overseeing strategic initiatives, corporate governance, resource allocation, and capacity building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead on planning, development, and management of programs that address the social, emotional, and economic needs of individuals and families living with diabetes;
• Responsible for building the system roadmap for case management support;
• Plan goals and strategic priorities for case management support in collaboration with the leadership team;
• Manage all university-affiliated social work programs, directing all advanced-degree student engagement;
• Perform community outreach and networking to build collaborative relationships with clinics, hospital systems, schools, and other related organizations;
• Ensure all necessary documentation required for the Social Services Department are complete and submitted in a timely fashion;
• Work with the clinics, hospital systems, schools, and other related organizations to develop programs related to social work and health;
• Plan goals and strategic priorities for case management support, in collaboration with the leadership team;
• Evaluate and prepare monthly reports on the effectiveness of programs and make adjustments as necessary.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of three years of post-master's senior management and supervisory experience supporting children with medical and mental health needs.
• Master’s Degree in a related field (such as Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology);
• Graduate of a social work program approved by the Council on Social Work Education;
• Minimum one year experience in a health care or non-profit sectors;
• Ability to lead a team effectively and cultivate collaborative relationships across different agencies;
• Ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively;
• Proven track record in program development and execution.
• Experience in advocacy and policy, healthcare work a plus;
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language;
• Must have knowledge of State and Federal guidelines;
• Extremely well organized and detail oriented.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

To perform the job, the employee is frequently required to talk and listen on the telephone, and verbally communicate in person with individuals and groups. The position requires frequent keyboarding. The incumbent may occasionally reach with hands and arms and carry materials weighing up to 20 lbs. The incumbent is required to read and respond to documents in electronic form.

The work is typically performed in a home office environment. Travel 5 - 6 times a year, including overnight travel, may be required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this position's essential functions.