Program Director - Crotona Park

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Program Director for a supportive housing program for individuals living with HIV/AIDS in New York. The role involves overseeing operations, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication skills, and experience in social work, particularly with underserved populations. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with homeless individuals or those with HIV/AIDS.
• Experience with substance abuse and mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure facility safety.
• Recruit and train direct care staff.
• Monitor compliance with HASA contract and performance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Ethical Standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree

Tools

Computer Applications

Job description

Job Description

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Join The Doe Fund on our mission to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism by providing holistic services, housing, and work opportunities to underserved populations including the formerly homeless and incarcerated, disconnected youth, veterans, and people living with AIDS. Our flagship transitional work program—Ready, Willing & Able—integrates paid work, occupational training, and holistic supportive services to facilitate an individual’s return to mainstream society.

We are seeking a Program Director for the Crotona Park residence, a permanent supportive housing program for homeless men and women living with HIV/AIDS. The program is designed to provide long-term residential care and twenty-four-hour support services in a community environment that maximizes independence while ensuring their physical and emotional security and well-being. The majority of Crotona Park residents will be referred by the New York City HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA), with some referrals from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).

The Program Director will provide oversight and direction for both staff and operations. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and entrepreneurial skills, along with an understanding of working with the HIV/AIDS population and relevant New York City and State agencies and funding sources.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the program, including maintenance, appearance, and safety of the facility to the highest standards.
2. Manage the intake process and ensure the program operates at full capacity at all times.
3. Recruit, screen, and select direct care staff, and supervise, support, and conduct regular performance evaluations.
4. Provide ongoing training to direct care staff, including harm reduction, substance abuse, and mental health topics.
5. Ensure compliance with HASA contract and performance standards.
6. Monitor completion of daily records and required reports, ensuring they are completed accurately and submitted timely to appropriate agencies.
7. Maintain up-to-date client case files.
8. Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and community organizations.
9. Ensure staff provide adequate supportive case management services.
10. Facilitate staff meetings, clinical meetings, and resident community meetings.
11. Conduct internal audits and quality assurance checks to ensure proper documentation and compliance.
12. Develop and monitor the annual budget for the facility and program activities.
13. Provide 24-hour on-call crisis intervention when needed.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate:

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.
2. At least 3-5 years of experience working with homeless individuals, people living with HIV/AIDS, those with substance abuse histories, or mental health issues.
3. Strong leadership skills, including excellent organizational and time management abilities.
4. Ability to inspire and motivate staff.
5. Excellent clinical and case management skills.
6. Sensitivity to community issues and needs.
7. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
8. Strong ethical standards, confidentiality, and personal integrity.
9. Proficiency with computer applications.

Interested?

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We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of individuals who share our mission. We highly encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by law.