Program Director - Supportive Housing & Trauma-Informed Care

New Destiny Housing Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short disability

PTO paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

New Destiny Housing Corporation seeks a Program Director to provide on-site services at two Bronx supportive housing locations. The role emphasizes trauma-informed case management, crisis intervention, and community organizing, while supervising staff and coordinating with external partners.

The position requires leadership, strong communication, and crisis response abilities, with one late-night shift per week. A master’s degree is preferred and 5+ years in nonprofit settings is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in psychology, social work, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 5 years’ client-facing nonprofit experience
• Minimum 3–5 years supervisory experience in social services
• Familiarity with survivors of domestic violence and/or homelessness
• Must respond to crises; independent and flexible
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience with trauma-informed care; and proficiency with MS Office/Teams/SharePoint/PowerPoint
• Preferred: Spanish fluency and knowledge of NYC benefits and services

Responsibilities

• Engage tenants and organize community programs across two Bronx sites
• Supervise case managers and ensure survivor-centered trauma-informed care
• Coordinate data entry, reporting, and program outcomes with leadership
• Collaborate with external partners and property management to support housing stability
• Oversee safety, incident escalation, and crisis response as needed

Skills

Spanish fluency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Crisis response

Self-starter

Flexibility

Education

Master’s degree preferred in psychology, social work, or related field

Bachelor’s degree required

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

New Destiny Housing Corporation seeks a Program Director to provide on-site services at two Bronx supportive housing locations. The role emphasizes trauma-informed case management, crisis intervention, and community organizing, while supervising staff and coordinating with external partners.

The position requires leadership, strong communication, and crisis response abilities, with one late-night shift per week. A master’s degree is preferred and 5+ years in nonprofit settings is expected.