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Assistant Program Director (Delta Manor)

Center for Urban Community Services

Description

The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for an Assistant Program Director at a new shelter site- Delta Manor.

New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) recently approached CUCS to assume the operation of the Delta Manor Shelter. It is anticipated that CUCS will begin operations at Delta Manor at the end of November 2014, the program will serve homeless men with serious mental illness.
The Assistant Program Director is responsible for supporting the Program Director in the overall management of the program. The Assistant Program Director provides direct supervision to clinical supervisors and/or special services staff. The Assistant Program Director plays a major role in ensuring that clients receive services that meet regulatory and agency standards, including contracted housing placement outcomes. This position is central to fostering the mission and goals of the agency.

The position requires a thorough understanding of relevant service delivery concepts and structures, including strong knowledge and experience with mental health systems, and the ability to access and negotiate the full range of services for recipients. It also requires strong supervisory and administrative skills and the ability to interface effectively and efficiently with colleagues to ensure quality services and program operations. Furthermore, it requires good decision-making skills and the ability to identify and facilitate necessary programmatic change. It requires attention to detail, strong writing and verbal communication skills, and computer literacy.

Qualifications

Experience and Education Required:
• LMSW, LCSW preferred
• Minimum of 4 years post-masters applicable experience with related populations including supervisory, administrative, and management experience
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred
• Experience in housing placement or with DHS a plus.

Contact

To apply online, please follow the link below:

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=10875261

• Please be advised that you must upload your cover letter and resume in one document.
• Applicants will only be considered for positions they apply for.

Posted on 09/23/14; CVMHA ID #8192