Program Director - White Plains Road

The Doe Fund Inc•New York, NY

1d•$0 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Doe Fund is seeking a Program Director for its newest permanent supportive housing program for homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS. This program is designed to offer long-term residential care and 24-hour support services within a community environment that promotes resident independence while ensuring their physical and emotional security and well-being. The residence will have 98 units, with 49 designated for individuals referred by the New York City HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) and the remaining 49 for moderate-income households. The Program Director will provide leadership and direction to both staff and residents, requiring strong leadership, communication, and entrepreneurial skills, along with an understanding of the HIV/AIDS population and relevant NYC and State agencies and funding sources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least 5 years of experience working with people who are homeless, living with HIV/AIDS, have substance abuse histories, and/or suffer from mental illness.
Strong leadership skills, including outstanding organizational and time management skills.
Ability to inspire and motivate staff and residents.
Excellent clinical and case management skills.
Sensitivity to community issues and needs.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong ethical standards, confidentiality, and personal integrity.
Computer proficiency (i.e., email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of the supportive housing program, including implementation of fiscal, programmatic, and administrative procedures.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the administrative, clinical, building maintenance, and residential services of the program.
Monitor program budget and contracts, and ensure that proper documentation is provided for all expenses and accounts.
Oversee the intake process and ensure the program is operating at full capacity at all times.
Provide 24-hour on-call crisis intervention when needed.
Provide training to staff on harm reduction, substance abuse, and mental health.
Ensure compliance with HASA and ESSHI contracts and performance standards.
Responsible for the completion of various reports as required by HASA, the AIDS Institute, and The Doe Fund.
Provide supervision to clinical staff and ensure that the staff are providing adequate, supportive case management services to the residents.
Conduct performance evaluations on all supervisees.
Facilitate staff meetings, clinical meetings, and resident community meetings.
Conduct internal audits and quality assurance checks to ensure the timely and accurate completion and submission of all required documentation.
Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and community organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned.