Housing Director Binghamton NY

Volunteers of America - Upstate New York•Binghamton, NY

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About The Position

Volunteers of America Upstate New Yorks continuum of residential programs offer homeless & low-income individuals and families safe housing and support services. We provide long-term solutions to the problems of homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and poverty by helping the people we serve overcome obstacles and develop healthier, more self-sufficient lives. Housing and Shelter Services Director Binghamton, NY Volunteers of America Upstate New York is seeking an energetic human services professional to join our innovative leadership team. If youre passionate about advocating for low-income and vulnerable people, delivering data-driven social services, and supporting other social service providers, we want to hear from you! The Housing and Shelter Services Director position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, effective services to homeless individuals and families, low-income families and individuals, people who have been previously incarcerated and veterans in need of housing assistance. This work includes staff supervision, program budgeting and reporting, program development and evaluation, and direct programs services as necessary

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in a Human Services field or 8 years experience working in a human services position
Strong organization and written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of best practices in homeless services
Availability to work evenings and weekends when required and respond in person to emergency situations
Ability to pass criminal background check
Experience using Outlook, Word and Excel
NYS Drivers License
COVID 19 Vaccination

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years experience managing staff preferred

Responsibilities

Provide supports and all aspects of supervision for staff delivering shelter, housing, employment and corrections programs.
Design and oversee the implementation of effective social service programs that meet contract requirements and achieve established contract and agency outcomes.
Evaluate program outcomes on an on-going basis, and work with staff to continuously make VOAs services more effective.
Maintain accurate records for all program participants in accordance with VOA guidelines and relevant regulatory, agency and funding source standards.
Prepare reports for the agency and funders as needed.
Manage program budgets and ensure appropriate use of funding.
Develop and maintain effective community partnerships to increase resources available to the people served by VOAs housing, employment and corrections programs.
Other responsibilities as assigned.