Assistant Program Director — Domestic & Sexual Violence Shelter

Unity House of Troy Inc; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid days off in first year

56 hours NYS Sick Leave

Major medical leave

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

403b company contributions after one0

Yearly childcare discount at A Child's

Gym discounts

Job summary

Unity House of Troy is seeking an Assistant Program Director for our confidential shelter in Troy, NY. This full-time role offers an hourly wage of $24.06–$25.24 with a potential $1,200 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, training, crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, and coordinating case conferences, while supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred with 3+ years of related experience.
• Valid and clean NYS driver’s license is required.
• Reliable transportation.
• High school diploma required with 5 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision of staff.
• Assist as needed with training of staff.
• Provide emergency assistance for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence seeking assistance.
• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Provide referrals and linkages to supportive services.
• Gain understanding and knowledge of survivors needs.
• Assist with navigating services that survivors may be entitled to.
• Advocate for victims of domestic and sexual violence through compassion and understanding of the barriers they face.
• Scheduling and administrative tasks, including case conferences for case solutions.
• Complete contract and/or regulatory compliance activities.
• Participate in rotating supervisor on-call system that requires some nights and weekends.
• Promote a work culture of inclusion and belongings.

Skills

Staff supervision

Staff training

Crisis intervention

Emotional support

Advocacy for victims

Education

College degree preferred

High school diploma required

Job description

Unity House of Troy is seeking an Assistant Program Director for our confidential shelter in Troy, NY. This full-time role offers an hourly wage of $24.06–$25.24 with a potential $1,200 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, training, crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, and coordinating case conferences, while supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence and ensuring regulatory compliance.