Program Director-(OMH) Walton

Comunilife Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Retirement contributions after 2 years

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Comunilife Inc. seeks an experienced Program Director to lead an OMH-funded Bronx program, directing daily operations and ensuring service quality, efficiency, and compliance.

You will oversee budgets, audits, and reporting while fostering positive stakeholder relationships with regulators, funders, and partner agencies. The role requires a graduate degree in a related field and substantial post-graduate management experience in mental health or housing programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a relevant field and strong management experience.
• Experience leading licensed programs, budgets, and audits.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with providers and funders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily program operations and ensure 24/7 readiness.
• Ensure compliance with funding, programs, and audits.
• Interface with OMH and regulators; manage reporting and audits.
• Represent the program and Comunilife in meetings with partners.
• Manage program funds and expenditures within budget; document expenditures.
• Monitor utilization reviews, QA, and incident reviews; crisis intervention as needed.
• Orient and train new staff; conduct performance appraisals and supervision.
• Prepare timely weekly/monthly program reports and plan improvements.
• Address service gaps; develop linkages and staffing plans.
• Hire staff and ensure regulatory compliance of the facility.

Skills

Program management

Staff supervision

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Education

Graduate degree in Social Work

Graduate degree in Public Administration

Graduate degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Comunilife Inc. is in looking for an experienced Program Director for its OMH funded program in the Bronx. The Program Director responsible for the daily operations of his/her program, the management and the quantity and quality of services provided to clients; adherence to budgets and contract deliverables; oversight of outcome measurements and metrics; relationships with other providers and with government, and other funders; collaborating with Human Resources on employee hiring, discipline, evaluation, training, development, and supervision. This position is eligible for Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement employer contributions after 2 years, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.Schedule:Sunday - Thursday 9am-5pmEssential Duties:Oversee daily operations and ensure all aspects of facility run effectively 24/7, 365 days a yearEnsure compliance with multiple funding, programs, and audit requirementsEstablish and maintain strong positive and productive working relationships, with an emphasis on positive and proactive problem-solving, with the staff of the program and other internal and external stakeholders and partnersInterface with OMH via reporting, meetings, managing of audits, etc.Represent the program and Comunilife in meetings as needed with regulatory agenciesEnsure the facility, program operations, and all related documentation are in compliance with policies and procedures and requirements; liaise with internal and external stakeholders and partners as neededManage program funds and expenditures within established budget, record and document expenditures in compliance with policies and proceduresMonitor Utilization Reviews, High Risk lists, Quality Assurance and Incident Review activitiesReview and investigate all client complaints and incident reports; engage in crisis interventions as neededOrient and train new staff; manage staff performance through performance appraisals and ongoing supervisionComplete required weekly and/or monthly reporting accurately and on timeIdentify and address service delivery gaps; develop linkages as neededMonitor client lengths of stay and ensure regulatory complianceParticipate in the interviewing and selection of staffEnsures program operates within fiscal budget.OTHER FUNCTIONS:Participate in program planning and developmentEducation and Experience Requirement(s)Graduate degree in Social Work; Public Administration; Business Administration or any related fieldAt least three (3) years of post-graduate, mental health experience as well as three to five (3 to 5) or more years of experience in administration and management of operating congregate residential programsKnowledge and hands-on experience in providing direct services related to the treatment and recovery of persons with substance abuse, serious mental illness, and homelessnessExcellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency with MS Office and Google product suitesAbility to perform and manage in a team approach; excellent interpersonal skillsAbility to handle complex challenges and balance multiple demands on time and attentionAbility and willingness to perform all duties as workload necessitatesCertifications & LicensesLMSW or LCSW preferredComunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.