Program Director

SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing the clinical, administrative and supervisory functions of the HOPE Housing Programs, which include OASAS licensed supported scatter-site apartment programs for both single adults and/or families as well as a short-term transitional housing program for single adults. Clients in this program all have a current or past diagnosis of substance misuse as well as a history of homelessness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee Hope Housing clients with the greatest risk of recidivism into homelessness and relapse

• Oversee the completion of housing-related needs assessments and the development of service plans clearly identifying goals, objectives, outcomes, and timeframes for completion

• Participate in lease negotiations for program apartments in conjunction with the Operations Team and Area Director

• Responsible for budget planning, spending, rental collections from clients and outside agencies and monitoring in compliance with contract and agency standards. Responsible for budget, spending, monitoring and preparation

• Implements Project Hospitality's policies, procedures as it relates to service delivery

• Monitor and maintain all program tracking tools

• Provide ongoing supervision to all staff. Provides consistent supervision to all staff. Conduct weekly individual supervision sessions and regular Team Meetings with program staff

• Preparation of all relevant program reports and data collection; including analysis and reporting, chart reviews

• Provide staff training and orientation/onboarding for all staff

• On-Call with 24-hour cell phone coverage/crisis intervention

• Oversee the maintenance of confidential and accurate client charts and documentation

• Act as liaison with other Project Hospitality programs and community agencies for the care coordination of the clients

• Attend monthly and quarterly meetings with funders

• Position requires MSW/MHC Degree.

• Experience in the housing field along with experience working with the homeless, substance use and mentally ill populations preferred

• Supervisory skills required with program oversight experience needed

• Need to establish workload priorities and balance diverse duties

• Must have excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, regarding complex and sensitive issues

• Must have a valid drivers license/Driving required.