Director of Social Services

Director of Social Services for Highly Respected Non-profit Org.

Our client based in the Los Angeles, CA area, is one of the State s largest and most-respected non-profit organizations with a mission is to serve individuals in need. This organization is looking to hire a Director of Social Services on a full-time & direct hire basis. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your skills as you help others. The senior leadership of this organization will take the time to help you reach your career goals.

This Director of Social Services will provide leadership and the overall management of the operations for the programs and services of the department including; setting goals, preparing budgets, fund-raising, overseeing contracts, acting as the agency s representative to community agencies and select governmental officials and bodies.

This Director of Social Services position reports to the organization s Executive Director.

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Type: Direct Hire, Full Time
Start: October 2025

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the Society s goals and objectives related to homelessness, housing, and other social service issues.
Promote a culture of professional and ethical leadership for all social service programs and activities.
Ensure the Social Services Department s programs and services are operating effectively at addressing the needs of its service community.
Work with the Executive Director and others to develop and implement the department's annual operating budget and execute the responsibilities of contracts with local government entities and private foundations.
Directly supervise, support, train, and evaluate the department s case managers, social workers, interns and other staff to ensure the effectiveness of social services program delivery.
Collaborate with the Executive Director and other Program Directors on issues relating to the overall planning, and implementation of the agency s goals and programs.
Work with officials from federal, state, and local government, academic institutions, and community stakeholders on issues relating to homelessness, housing, health, and related social services.
Along with the Director of Human Resources, conduct or delegate safety team meetings and emergency/disaster preparedness programs within the Social Services Department.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Five or more years of related work experience with at least three of those years performing administrative, management or supervisory duties.
Thorough knowledge of homelessness, housing, and other social service issues.
Knowledge of individual case management, and treatment processes, and group counseling techniques, and community resources.
Familiarity with developing and managing budgets and human resources policies and procedures.
Licensure in the state of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Master s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a college or university program.

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