Assistant Program Director

TAG MedStaffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG MedStaffing seeks an Assistant Program Director to oversee daily case management, housing services, and staff supervision in community-based programs serving vulnerable populations.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, data-driven performance, and collaboration with community partners, with a focus on trauma-informed, client-centered services and crisis management. Strong leadership and Spanish language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience and 3+ years of experience supporting vulnerable populations within homeless services, supportive housing, behavioral health, human services, or a related field are required.
• Experience within shelter operations, supportive housing, case management, or community-based programs is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic case management or program reporting systems is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, crisis management, problem-solving, and team development skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, supervise staff, and support a fast-paced, client-focused environment are required. Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily case management and housing services while supporting operational goals, service delivery, and program performance.
• Supervise case management supervisors and program staff, providing coaching, performance management, and ongoing professional development.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and documentation requirements while supporting audits and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote trauma-informed, client-centered services while supporting crisis response, housing placement efforts, and complex client situations.
• Monitor program metrics, oversee documentation, review program data, and implement corrective actions to improve operational outcomes.
• Partner with program leadership, community organizations, and internal stakeholders to support program initiatives and serve as acting program lead when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Crisis management

Team development

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic case management systems

Job description

Job Overview – Assistant Program Director (Temporary to Permanent)

Compensation: $42–$52/hour + benefits

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

TAG MedStaffing is hiring an Assistant Program Director (Temporary to Permanent) for our client, supporting the daily operations of community-based residential programs serving vulnerable populations. This leadership role will oversee case management operations, supervise staff, support housing and service delivery initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with program leadership to maintain high-quality client services. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience within homeless services, supportive housing, or human services, along with strong operational, crisis management, and team development skills.

Responsibilities as the Assistant Program Director:

• Program Operations: Oversee daily case management and housing services while supporting operational goals, service delivery, and program performance.
• Staff Leadership: Supervise case management supervisors and program staff, providing coaching, performance management, and ongoing professional development.
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure compliance with agency policies, contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and documentation requirements while supporting audits and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Client Services: Promote trauma-informed, client-centered services while supporting crisis response, housing placement efforts, and complex client situations.
• Reporting & Performance: Monitor program metrics, oversee documentation, review program data, and implement corrective actions to improve operational outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with program leadership, community organizations, and internal stakeholders to support program initiatives and serve as acting program lead when needed.

Qualifications for the Assistant Program Director:

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience: 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience and 3+ years of experience supporting vulnerable populations within homeless services, supportive housing, behavioral health, human services, or a related field are required.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience within shelter operations, supportive housing, case management, or community-based programs is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic case management or program reporting systems is required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, communication, organizational, crisis management, problem-solving, and team development skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, supervise staff, and support a fast-paced, client-focused environment are required. Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Application Notice:

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.