Assistant Program Director

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

sus.com, located in New York, is hiring an Assistant Program Director to supervise Case Management services for adults experiencing homelessness and mental illness. This role involves coordinating with staff and ensuring quality service delivery.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and have supervisory experience, with preference for a Master's degree and bilingual skills. This position is vital for enhancing client service plans within the agency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with different populations.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of Case Management services.
• Ensure quality care for adults with homelessness and mental illness.
• Coordinate with Intake Coordinator for orientation and transitioning.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Experience with homelessness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

USD $70,000.00 / Yr. (Min)

USD $75,000.00 / Yr. (Max)

Position Overview

The Assistant Program Director will provide supervision of Case Management services to ensure quality care for adults that have experienced Homelessness and Mental Illness. In the absence of the Program Director the Assistant Program Director will supervise all program staff in conjunction with the Program and Regional Director.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policies.
• Familiar with OMH regulations.
• Direct supervision of all program staff with regard to Case Management.
• Development and implementation of individual client service plans in conjunction with clinical staff, counseling team and client.
• Responsible for ensuring that contracts with clients reflect the goals of service plans. Assist counselors in developing intervention goals and activities which support the service plan.
• Coordinate Annual Functional Assessment Review for each client, submitting report and recommendations to Utilization Review Committee.
• Maintain contact with other service agencies and ensure client placement for treatment and program activities (may include volunteer job placement).
• Coordinate with Intake Coordinator of orientation and transitioning in to program for all new residents.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Provide emergency and relief coverage as necessary.
• May represent agency with community groups and agencies.
• Prepare report for Regional Director of Behavioral Health Services and VP of Behavioral Health Services, including any problems, and proposals for changes in policies or program design.
• Provide supervisory meetings with all staff and maintain documentation of these meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with homelessness and mental illness.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional license LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC preferred.
• Experience working with different populations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail].

ID

2026-18608

Work Location

In Person