Program Director I

Volunteers of America Greater New York • Bronx, NY, United States • 1d ago

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position...

Position: Program Director

The Program Director is responsible for ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance, providing quality housing services and comprehensive and integrated on-site social services. The Program Director is responsible for meeting the highest possible standards of health and safety, quality services to residents, and adhering to contractual and regulatory requirements.

Location: Bronx, New York 10453

Minimum Qualifications:

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience working with seniors and the homeless population with three years supervisory experience. A clinical license LCSW/LPC or a Master's Degree is preferred.
The position also requires a demonstrated ability to manage social service programs serving diverse client populations. In addition, it requires a reasonable combination of skills in the following areas the design, operational oversight and evaluation of program services, personnel management, budget development and control, property management, public relations and governmental relations.

Program Director Principal Responsibilities:

Hire, train and supervise program personnel. Ensure that staff are credentialed to provide screening, risk assessment and crisis intervention.
Ensure that staff provides appropriate case management and therapeutic interventions including case management, counseling, linage and referrals, advocacy, assistance with benefits and entitlements, etc.
Manage program services for quality and consistency.
Monitor results of external and agency surveys and the implementation of corrective action plans.
Manage assigned program fiscal operations and facilities.
Manage community and governmental relations.
Manage process and submit applications for RFPs and grants.
Provide clinical supervision to assist staff with integrating evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies.
Ensure support and education are provided and documented to assist residents including referrals to appropriate social service agencies when the residence does not provide the needed services.
Provide clinical oversight, intervention, and emergency response to address resident critical incidents.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy: