Director, Bureau of Community Support Services

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Bureau of Community Support Services will oversee, and direct policy and program development related to HIV/AIDS Supportive services for people living with HIV. HIV services include legal services for individuals and families, benefits counseling, case management, health education/risk reduction, nutrition, medical transportation, and supportive housing. Duties include directing policy formulation, program planning, design, and implementation and overseeing program evaluation, fiscal management; and the provision of technical assistance to providers. The Director, Bureau of Community Support Services will serve on internal and external interagency committees and workgroups to provide expertise and perspective on HIV-related issues and Ending the Epidemic goals; ensure that service needs for persons with HIV/AIDS are addressed. The Director, Bureau of Community Support Services will be a member of the Division of HIV Health Care management team and will be responsible for directing the allocation of resources, directing the day-to-day implementation and management of programs, supervising staff; and performing other appropriate related duties.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and six years of experience in the direction and/or management of an HIV/AIDS or other relevant program in a public health, health/human services, health regulatory program or community-based services organization; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and eight years of such experience; OR ten years of such experience.
• The years of experience must have included policy formulation, program planning, design, implementation, evaluation, and/or allocation of resources.
• At least four years of experience must have included supervision of staff and program management.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• At least five years of experience in the supervision of public health or health program staff.
• At least five years of program management experience.
• At least three years of experience with grant management.
• Demonstrated experience with public speaking in a local, state, or national setting.
• At least two years of experience interpreting data and/or conducting data analysis.
• At least two years of experience in developing guidance and policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct policy and program development related to HIV/AIDS Supportive services for people living with HIV.
• Direct policy formulation, program planning, design, and implementation.
• Oversee program evaluation, fiscal management, and the provision of technical assistance to providers.
• Serve on internal and external interagency committees and workgroups to provide expertise and perspective on HIV-related issues and Ending the Epidemic goals.
• Ensure that service needs for persons with HIV/AIDS are addressed.
• Direct the allocation of resources.
• Direct the day-to-day implementation and management of programs.
• Supervise staff.
• Perform other appropriate related duties.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director