Program Director

Company: Concern for Independent Living
Location: Bronx
Posted on: March 8, 2025

Job Description:

Title Program Director About the Organization: Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths. Position: Program Director, SP-SRO Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Location: St. James Terrace Salary: $80,000 Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm Description: The Program Director is responsible for all aspects of the program development and operations, as well as compliance with state, city and federal regulations. Responsibilities Include but are not limited to: --- Oversight of day-to-day operations of SP-SRO building, including supervision of all program social service staff and administrative assistant. On site liaison with superintendent and property maintenance staff. --- Supervision of personnel, including taking a lead role in hiring and disciplinary actions; weekly individual/group supervision; monthly staff meetings. --- Oversee all intake procedures, including screening of applicants and monthly outcome reporting to HRA, DHS and OMH. Maintain program occupancy rates (> 95%). --- Work closely with Concerns Affordable Housing Compliance Department to ensure compliance with LIHTC and project-based Section 8 regulations, including eligibility determination, annual certifications and any other reporting requirements, as necessary. --- Cooperation with outsourced property management personnel re: site maintenance and safety issues, as well as the accounting department to ensure monitoring of rental payment/arrears and assisting special needs tenants with securing and maintaining entitlements. --- Oversee purchasing of program services? and supplies within contractual guidelines. --- Close coordination with the congregation of St. James Episcopal Church; first point of contact for use of spaces, coordination of activities, shared maintenance issues, etc. --- Crisis Intervention (including 24/7 cell phone coverage). --- Conduct continuous needs assessment for program development and evaluation and quality assurance. Closely monitor health care outcomes of special needs tenants. --- Provide staff training and development to ensure suitable implementation and evaluation of evidence-based best practices. Evaluate staff performance and promote professional growth. --- Handle ongoing community relations activities which include program promotion and maintaining a positive relationship with the neighboring residential and business community. --- Collaboration with local hospitals and healthcare/care coordination providers through committees, special projects, etc., as well as community outreach. --- Close collaboration with DOHMH to ensure successful transition and ongoing rehabilitative of special needs population. --- Other tasks as assigned by the Associate Executive Director of NYC Program Operations. Salary: $80,000 Position Requirements: Masters Degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling or other related field plus a minimum of five (5) years experience working in a residential setting with similar populations. Must also have a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience or training. LIHTC experience preferred. Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available! EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications. Employment Type: Full Time

Keywords: Concern for Independent Living, Mount Vernon , Program Director, Executive , Bronx, New York