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LOCATION DOROT Westchester, located in White Plains, is a satellite location to our NYC headquarters. Working in a hybrid model, the Manager of Social Work Supported Programs will work in the White Plains office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and remotely the remaining days. Fieldwork is conducted throughout the entire work week as needed. ABOUT DOROT Founded in 1976, DOROT (“generations” in Hebrew) facilitates a dynamic partnership between older adults, volunteers, and professionals through programs designed to combat social isolation and loneliness and bring the generations together. DOROT is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults to help them live more independently as valued community members. Compassion and commitment to excellence are hallmarks of DOROT’s programs and staff. The agency is a recognized innovative leader in mobilizing volunteers and infusing social work into its service delivery model. Our programs are conducted onsite, in the home, remotely and in the community. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY R eporting to the  Regional Director of Westchest er,  the Manager of Social Work Supported Programs   s erve s  as a strategic partner to the Regional Director   and  NYC  peers to address a   broad array of social work and program matters .   The role includes clinical and operational oversight of psycho-social in-home assessments of older adults and the Friendly Visiting program , supervision of social workers and interns and oversight for  short-term case  assistance  and crisis intervention . LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES: • Contribute to the overall success of the Westchester regional office by being a dynamic, thoughtful, and conscientious leader  that  demonstrates  clinical  expertise  and creativity in program development and operations . • Work with  DOROT’s  Manhattan-based  C onstituent and  C ommunity  S ervices   (CCS)  team  on a routine basis to ensure programmatic partnership, continuity of practice, and important synergies among portfolios and staff teams. • Develop and support  agency and regional office  goals  and   lead new strategic opportunities  that arise. • Encourage, track, and share constituent stories to support the agency’s work to elevate our impact with our constituents for a variety of purposes . • Represent DOROT at professional meetings/conferences and networking events  and build  productive  relationships with community partners and aging service professionals . PRIMARY PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES : • M anage  and  overs ee   social work  supported  programming  and services  for the Westchester regional office,  with a focus on institutional excellence and strategic vision. • • S upport the refinement , understanding  of  and compliance with  team   operations,  social work best practices ,  and   policies in both independent and teamwork.  This include s partnership with the Regional Director of Westchester and the CCS Director to: • • • Refine and ma nage workflow to meet portfolio priorities in partnership • • • C odify program protocols and  establish  programmatic enhancements and efficiencies. • • B e a partner to the  Westchester  Program Coordinator  who oversees  the Package Delivery and Birthday Reveler  Visiting  Programs • • Inspire, mentor, and oversee a team of social workers responsible for Home Assessment, Friendly Visiting, and other social engagement programs ensuring the best possible service delivery and support for current and prospective DOROT constituents. • • Provide clinical supervision of LMSW social workers pursuing their LCSW through the state of NY and  MSW intern as well as  programmatic supervision  of   undergraduate  college interns • M anage  key operational components of  Westchester’s   social work programming and services : • • With  A dvancement ,   provide content and program metrics for funding proposals/reports and marketing materials . • • With  Program Impact ,   enhance program impact tools including feedback forms and surveys. • Provision and delegation of  assessment and response to the case  assistance  needs of older adults, caregivers, and volunteers who  require   additional  and focused social work support • Carry a  small  caseload of high-need constituents • Ensure  timely  and  accurate  collection, tracking, maintenance   of participation data and related interactions /engagements in  both  DOROT’s online database (Salesforce based) and  the  NYS Peer Place Database. This involves routine case notes and data entry; consistent review of statistics; and coordination with the Program Coordinator on monthly and annual grant reports for the Westchester Department of Senior Programs and Services. • Other  projects as  assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • An LCSW with a minimum of 5 years professional social work experience, demonstrating an increasing level of responsibility; SIFI preferred • Passion for DOROT’s mission • A proven track record of managing a social work cohort, with at least 3 years of  experience as a social work supervisor • Direct experience with and comprehensive understanding of the field of aging and social work best practices • Demonstrated experience fostering a spirit of collaboration with staff during both routine and transformational periods, and capacity to address challenges with flexibility, sensitivity, and creativity • Ability to empower others to achieve results • Capacity to think strategically, take initiative, and problem solve while incorporating sound clinical judgment • Knowledge of and experience in working with community network of aging services, ideally in Westchester County • Experience in recruiting new clients and volunteers, and keeping them engaged post recruitment is strongly preferred • Experience in effectively utilizing metrics to inform and improve program goals • Strong communication , organization, and presentation skills • Availability to work up to approximately 5 Sundays per year for programs or events that may not be within the regular scope of work. • Proficiency  with Microsoft Office 365 Suite; familiarity with Salesforce  and Peer Place   a plus . 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 a mission-driven organization filled with passionate people focused on having a positive impact on the lives of our clients. • Generous time off.  DOROT offers 20 days of vacation per year, 10 paid Federal holidays and up to as many as 13 paid Jewish holidays, as well as early office closures on Fridays. We also provide fully paid Parental Leave and other generous Leave policies. • Healthcare benefits . Medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, life insurance, and more. We offer a choice of benefits to ensure that you and your family are taken care of. • Support to plan for your future.   DOROT currently offers all employees an opportunity to participate in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan immediately upon hire. Additionally, DOROT will make discretionary quarterly contributions to eligible employees’ 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan in the quarter following completion of 2 years of service with eligibility for increasing contributions for employees with more than 5 and more than 10 years of service. This position is exempt, and candidates can expect an annual base salary between $78,000 - $ 85,000 commensurate  with experience. Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. 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, handicap disability, genetic, genetic characteristics, or other protected status.