The Alliance

Assistant Director, Refugee Health and Social Services (RHSS)

Location

Alliance Westchase

Type

Full Time

The Assistant Director (AD) of Health and Social Services (HSS) provides overall daily clinical and administrative operations of the Refugee Health Promotion (RHP) and Social Adjustment Service (SAS) program. This role provides leadership and oversight of Clinicians and Program Managers. They will develop relationships with the community, consortium, service providers, physicians, and referral sources. The AD directly reports to the Director of Health and Social Services. 
 
Responsibilities: 
 
  • Develop and implement policies, structure, and goals for the RHP and SAS program.
  • Oversee the annual budget of the RHP and SAS program.
  • Track and ensure consistent program compliance with the Alliance, USCRI, TXOR, and all other funders or lead agencies.  
  • Provide appropriate training and clinical supervision.
  • Provide clinical and operational oversight of the following areas; wellness, care coordination/health navigation, health education, and crisis management.
  • Collaborate internally across departments and externally with community partners to enhance service provision within the RHP and SAS program.
  • Maintain a working relationship with local, state, and federal agencies, recognizing the agency's position in the community and its need for cooperation and assistance from such services. 
  • Responsible for ensuring timely entry of all supervisory documentation on all platforms used by each program.
  • Provide effective case consultations to increase the quality of care across RHP and SAS programs.
  • In conjunction with the Program Managers, perform regular case record reviews to ensure that regulatory requirements are met.  
  • Monitor and address disciplinary concerns in conjunction with the Director of Health and Social Services. 
  • Responsible for approving hires and making termination recommendations for both RMA and SAS. 
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:  

·       Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
·       Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience. 
·       Program management experience. 
·       Preference for those with experience working/volunteering with foreign-born populations and/or refugees.
·       Knowledge of public benefit programs and social service resources in the Greater Houston area. 
·       Foreign language fluency in a language spoken by refugee populations is strongly preferred.
·       High degree of independent judgment, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.
·       Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:
 
·       Engagement and outreach
·       Person Centered Planning
·       Cultural Competency/Awareness
·       LGBTQ Issues
Compensation: $75,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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