Program Director of Community Housing

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: Program Director of Community Housing

REPORTS: V.P. of Mental Health & Housing Services

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

FLSA CODE: Exempt

PRIMARY DUTY: Administrative/Clinical Management

PROGRAM : 239 East 121st St. New York, NY 10035

Our Mission:

Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.

If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.

In addition to competitive salaries, Odyssey House offers:

• A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
• Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
• 403(b) Plan
• Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
• Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
• Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
• RUFit?! Fitness Program
• Legal Assistance through ARAG
• Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
• Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher

Description:

The Program Director of Community housing reports to the V.P. of Mental Health Services & Housing and is responsible for administrative and property management of the Haven Congregate site 63 units and 135 units of Scatter-site housing. The Program Director of Community Housing ensures that the Agency’s mission is carried out; and that the Agency’s policy and procedures are adhered to.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide supervision and oversight to programs and management staff.

2. Act as liaison to funding and regulatory bodies such as NYS Office of Addiction Services & Support (OASAS), Human Resources Administration (HRA) & Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

3. Ensure compliance with all applicable operating regulations and Odyssey House standards and participate in all tenants’ annual recertification applications/review within areas of responsibility.

4. Monitor the day-to-day operations of the clinical and facility department to ensure compliance with Odyssey House funding sources.

5. Develop new linkages, affiliations and referral sources with external service providers.

6. Assure that all staff members are trained on and adhere to Odyssey House policies and applicable regulatory standards.

7. Acts as tenant advocate, ensuring that all tenant rights are respected and that all grievances and complaints are addressed in a timely and equitable manner in accordance with Odyssey House policies and all applicable laws and regulations.

8. Review and approve personnel actions for all employees within designated area of responsibility, including recruitment, promotion, disciplinary action and separation of program staff.

9. Prepare written annual evaluations for all direct reports and ensure the evaluations are completed accurately and objectively for all employees within designated areas of responsibility.

10. Prepare all proposals and monthly reports as needed.

11. Supervise the maintenance of adequate and up-to-date records on all tenants, as well as supervise record-keeping responsibilities of staff.

12. Monitor operating budgets in areas of responsibilities making recommendations to improve cost efficiency, allocations, and expenditures.

13. Conduct scheduled management meetings and supervision with all direct reports.

14. Develop, administer, and oversee Quality Management activities within area of responsibility.

15. Establish new linkages with real estate brokers and landlords.

16. Review and sign off on all Leases.

17. Must be able to work a flexible schedule and on call 24/7 when necessary.

18. Other relevant duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Advance clinical degree required.

2. Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) required.

3. 10 years of progressive experience including direct service, supervisory, and administrative practices within a clinical setting including a minimum of 5 years in an administrative or clinical supervisory capacity.

4. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

5. This position requires regular travel between Odyssey House locations and availability for on call responsibilities

Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.