Program Director, 29 E 2nd
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Founded in 1974, Community Access celebrates its 50th Anniversary as a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, East Village Access—a PROS program, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT).

Department Overview

The Housing department provides licensed transitional residential programs for individuals moving from institutions into the community as well as permanent and affordable supportive housing for individuals living with mental health concerns and low-income community residents. Services are geared towards assisting people in moving forward with their lives in stable community-based environments.

Position Overview

The Program Director oversees all aspects of the supportive housing program, including staff development, program leadership, service provision, contract management, and facility management. The Program Director ensures that services are provided within the scope of the agency's mission and values and are consistent with the needs and desires of individual participants. Additional tasks include ensuring that the program meets funder and agency standards for program census, staff recruitment, staff supervision, record keeping, establishing and maintaining an environment for tenants and staff that is consistent with agency values, collaborating with other departments and programs, and developing and maintaining relationships with community members and organizations.

Qualifications

• Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access, with particular expertise in harm reduction and recovery-oriented services.
• Ability to train and support staff on the implementation of CA values and practice approach.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred – work experience within field may be substituted for degree.
• Minimum of three years working in supportive housing with people who have a history of homelessness, substance use, psychiatric diagnosis, etc.
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to work as part of a team, and skill in articulating program goals.
• Capacity to monitor details of program operation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Be creative and flexible.
• Show initiative and be responsible for follow through.
• Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position.
• Be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared through CA's background clearance process.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using mental health services.