Senior Program Director - Lindenguild/Silverleaf at Lantern Community Services Inc

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Job Title: Senior Program Director

Location: Bronx, NY

Salary Range: $98,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

Status: Full-time, Mon-Fri. 9 am - 5 pm (hours may vary, you will be on call)

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Vice President

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

Objective:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Program Director to oversee two supportive housing programs both located in The Bronx. One building serves single adults who are living with special needs, the other building serves families living with special needs. The Senior Program Director will lead a team to assist this population in stabilizing their lives, maintaining their housing stability and advancing towards their individualized goals.

Essential Functions:

• Hire, train, supervise and develop a program team with a strong sense of accountability for achieving outcomes for residents and complying with Lantern and funder regulations and requirements.
• Ensure all case records (electronic and paper) are accurate, comprehensive and up to date for all residents.
• In conjunction with staff, oversee the development and implementation of program services, including groups, community/tenant meetings, activities and celebrations, etc. to meet tenant and program needs.
• Provide regular, ongoing supervision of staff and facilitate weekly staff and clinical meetings.
• Identify and meet training needs for staff.
• In collaboration with Leasing and Compliance staff, screen potential clients for the program and assist with the move-in and program orientation process.
• Collaborate and manage relationship with landlord in tracking needs, managing property management issues, and client work orders.
• Ensure all staff members support housing stability through a proactive approach to working with tenants around budgeting and money management.
• Assess serious incidents, review appropriateness of incident management and make corrections as needed.
• Utilize data to ensure program goals are met and to address trends.
• Actively engage in training that promotes the Senior Program Director's professional development.
• Provide monthly written reports to Senior Management as requested.
• Develop linkages with community organizations as well as NYPD to support the work of the program.

Required Education and Experience:

• LMSW/LMHC or LCSW required.
• At least eight years of progressive experience in Supportive Housing, with a minimum of three years supervisory experience as Program Director/Assistant Program Director.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, mental health, substance use, and chronic homelessness required.
• Previous experience managing service contracts such as DOHMH, OMH, HASA, NYSSHIP, etc. required.
• Experience with electronic case management systems and demonstrated ability to utilize and review data to inform best practices in service provision.
• Ability to work well under pressure, including crisis situations.
• Experience working with evidence-based models, specifically Motivational Interviewing, Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and harm reduction.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
• SIFI is a plus.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop and/or kneel. They must also use hands to type, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds.

Note:

Lantern Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

Lantern Community Services values the diversity of all our clients, staff, Board of Directors, and partners. By bringing diverse individuals and viewpoints together, we create more vibrant, healthy and just communities.