Program Director – Transitional Housing Leader

Women In Need; New York (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Women In Need (Win) in New York seeks a Program Director to lead a transitional family residence for families with children. You will ensure the program runs smoothly, safely, and in full compliance with OTDA, DHS, and Win standards.

The role emphasizes staff leadership and program integrity. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, integrate housing, employment, childcare, and recreation services, and promote evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care while maintaining a culture of

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in health or social services.
• At least five years in human services with three in supervisory role including staff and budget management.
• Familiarity with Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Trauma-Informed Care (TIC).
• Strong professional judgment, boundary-setting and cultural awareness.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a multi-disciplinary team.
• Coordinate services across employment, childcare, and recreation to support client outcomes.
• Coach, train, and develop staff for high performance and growth.
• Champion and implement EBP, TIC, and MI practices.
• Monitor program performance toward housing, employment, and family stability goals.
• Ensure timely documentation and compliance with program standards and CARES system.
• Build partnerships with community providers and stakeholders.
• Oversee safe, compliant, high-quality environment for residents and staff.

Skills

People leadership

Budget management

Program management

EBP, MI, TIC familiarity

Education

MPH/MSW/MA in Health or Social Services

Masters degree or higher

Job description

Women In Need (Win) in New York seeks a Program Director to lead a transitional family residence for families with children. You will ensure the program runs smoothly, safely, and in full compliance with OTDA, DHS, and Win standards.

The role emphasizes staff leadership and program integrity. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, integrate housing, employment, childcare, and recreation services, and promote evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care while maintaining a culture of