Program Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Program Director

Location: Bronx (Mott Haven), NY — On-Site

Client: Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS)

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Schedule: Standard Business Hours + 24/7 On-Call Rotation

Compensation: $88,000 – $102,000 / year

Position Summary

Randstad is seeking a Program Director to join CUCS leading operations at the Betances Residence (445 E. 142nd St, Bronx). Serving 152 low-income and formerly homeless older adults (55+)—many with mental illness, HIV/AIDS, or substance use histories—this role provides operational and clinical leadership. The Program Director oversees staff, manages contract compliance, ensures fiscal sustainability, and drives person-centered care grounded in Housing First and Trauma-Informed practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Direct 152-unit supportive housing operations, ensuring service delivery aligns with Housing First, Harm Reduction, and Trauma-Informed Care.

• Staff Management: Recruit, supervise, and develop a multidisciplinary team; provide clinical coaching, conduct performance reviews, and manage unionized staff (CBA).

• Fiscal & Contract Compliance: Manage program budgets, monitor spending/overtime, ensure allowable grant expenditures, and meet funder contract metrics.

• Crisis Response & On-Call: Lead emergency responses, conduct post-incident debriefings, and participate in a 24/7 emergency on-call rotation.

• Site Operations & Stakeholders: Partner with property management on facility safety and audit readiness; collaborate with government agencies and healthcare providers.

• Quality Assurance: Utilize EHR system data to track housing stability outcomes and drive quality improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration, or related human services field required.

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive supervisory experience in supportive housing or behavioral health, including work with homeless or aging populations.

• Licensure: Active NY licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC) preferred.

• Core Competencies: Union relations (CBA), contract management, crisis de-escalation, budget administration, and trauma-informed leadership.

Benefits Summary

• Time Off: 17 days PTO (1st year), 10 sick days, 3 personal days, 12 paid holidays.

• Health & Financial: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life Insurance, EAP, 403(b), Commuter Benefits, FSA, Tuition Reimbursement.

salary: $104,490.2 - $120,949.19 per year
shift: First
work hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
education: Masters

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Clinical Oversight: Direct overall operations for the 152-unit supportive housing program, ensuring service delivery aligns with Housing First, Harm Reduction, and Trauma-Informed Care models.

• Staff Management & Supervision: Recruit, supervise, and develop a multidisciplinary team; provide regular clinical coaching, conduct performance evaluations, and manage staff within a unionized environment (CBA).

• Fiscal & Contract Compliance: Manage the program budget, monitor spending and overtime, ensure allowable grant expenditures, and maintain compliance with all city, state, and funder contractual metrics.

• Crisis Management & On-Call Coverage: Lead responses to psychiatric, medical, and housing emergencies, conduct post-incident debriefings, and participate in a 24/7 emergency on-call rotation.

• Site Operations & Safety: Partner with property management, security, and vendors to maintain facility safety, environmental health, and readiness for regulatory audits (FDNY, DOB, funder reviews).

• Intake & Stakeholder Coordination: Oversee client intake workflows, manage referrals from outreach teams, and maintain collaborative partnerships with government agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations.

• Quality Assurance & EHR Reporting: Utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and data dashboards to monitor outcomes, track housing stability metrics, and drive continuous quality improvement.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Program Development
• Program Management
• Team Leadership
• Quality Assurance

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Director

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This posting is open for thirty (30) days.