Bilingual Spanish Program Director-Transitional Housing

Women In Need; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Women In Need (Win) seeks a Bilingual Spanish Program Director to lead a transitional housing program serving families with children. The role requires an MPH, MSW, or MA in Health or Social Services and at least five years in human services, including supervisory and budget responsibilities.

You will supervise a multidisciplinary team, coordinate across services, and ensure strong program performance while maintaining compliance with OTDA, DHS, and Win standards.

Qualifications

• MPH, MSW, or MA in Health or Social Services required.
• Five+ years in human services with at least three years supervisory experience including staff and budget management.
• Familiar with Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Trauma-Informed Care (TIC).
• Strong judgment, boundary-setting, and cultural awareness.
• Experience with CARES (preferred) and comfort with workplace technology.
• On-call availability (24/7).
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a multi-disciplinary team of Social Service Supervisors, Housing Coordinators, and Case Managers.
• Integrate services across employment, childcare, and recreation to support client outcomes.
• Coach, train, and develop staff to drive high performance and growth.
• Champion and implement EBP, TIC, and MI in daily practice.
• Monitor program performance toward housing, employment, and family stability goals.
• Ensure documentation and compliance with program standards and CARES.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community providers and stakeholders.
• Oversee operations to maintain a safe, compliant, high-quality environment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Education

Masters degree or better in Health or Social Services

Tools

CARES

Job description

Bilingual Spanish Program Director-Transitional Housing

Program Director

Be the Leader Behind Life-Changing Shelter Programs

MPH, MSW, or MA in Health/ Social Services is required

$85,000-$90,000

Description

The Program Director leads the day-to-day operations of a transitional family residence serving families with children. In this role, you will ensure the program runs smoothly, safely, and effectively, while maintaining full compliance with the standards and guidelines set by the NYS Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA), the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS), and Win.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and supervise a multi-disciplinary team, including Social Service Supervisors, Housing Coordinators, and Case Managers
• Integrate services across employment, childcare, and recreation to support comprehensive client outcomes
• Coach, train, and develop staff to drive high performance and continuous growth
• Champion and implement Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), and Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Monitor program performance, ensuring progress toward permanent housing, employment, and family stability goals
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and compliance with program standards and systems (e.g., CARES)
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community providers and stakeholders to expand support services
• Oversee program operations to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-quality environment for residents and staff

WHO YOU WILL BE

You will hold an MPH, MSW, or MA in Health or Social Services

You will bring at least five (5) years of experience in human services, including three (3) years in a supervisory role with responsibility for staff and budget management

You will demonstrate familiarity with Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)

You will exhibit strong professional judgment, boundary-setting skills, and cultural awareness

You will have experience with CARES (preferred) and general comfort with workplace technology

You will be flexible and available to be on call as needed (24/7 support)

You will have bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (preferred)

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better.

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Locations

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Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA

• Salary Range : $89,274.74 USD to $149,131.13 USD
• Housing and Counseling Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PROGR001520