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Program Director

Community Access, Inc.

Description

Community Access, Inc. (CA) is a progressive not-for-profit organization that for the last 38 years has helped thousands of people diagnosed with psychiatric disabilities to make the transition from hospitals and shelters to independent living. Our primary mission is to identify needs and create solutions for homeless people with psychiatric disabilities. Our programs include over 950 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie T. Harp Peer Advocacy Center, East Village Access—a PROS-licensed training program, and the Art Collective.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
to work in our housing division, located at
190 Stanton Street, New York, NY 1002

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week; base salary starts at 60k, with an excellent benefits package.

Position Overview
The Program Director oversees the provision of supportive housing to tenants. This includes responsibility for the general welfare of tenants and assuring that services are provided to tenants within the limits of the program’s mission and consistent with the needs and desires of individual tenants. Essential job functions include, but are not limited to: assuring that the program meets funders’ and the agency’s standards for program census, service delivery, staffing, and record keeping; establishing and maintaining an environment for tenants and staff that is consistent with agency values; monitoring the maintenance of the physical plant; supervising program and front desk staff; collaborating with other departments; and developing and maintaining relationships with community members and organizations.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a commitment to recovery oriented practice; Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred – work experience within field may be substituted for degree; must have a minimum of three (3) years working in supportive housing with people who have a history of homelessness/substance abuse/psychiatric diagnosis, etc., preferred; must have previous supervisory experience; must be fingerprinted and cleared by the Office of Mental Health (OMH); knowledge of psychiatric disabilities and of substance abuse; demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team; Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Salary

60k

Contact

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs. Cover letter must include salary history and salary requirements

Posted on 06/02/15; CVMHA ID #8720