Assistant Program Director, Supported Housing AdCO

Job Description

Job Description

Transitional Services for New York, Inc., (TSINY) not-for profit, is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence. Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs.

TSINY is looking for an Assistant Program Director for our Supported Housing AdCO Program located in Bellerose (Queens), NY. Field visits may be required.

Position Salary : $64,350 annually, Exempt Full-Time

Valid Driver’s License Required

Position Summary

Work with the Program Director to manage program operations. Responsible for ensuring the program operates within the stated TSINY Policy and Procedures, as well as the applicable New York City, New York State and Federal regulations at all times. Responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of the program in assisting individuals in maintaining their current housing while working toward graduation into more independent housing options. Responsible for participating in program development to meet this program goal. Remain responsible for managing their assigned employees and the program’s resources to achieve full compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and stated program outcomes. Also responsible for maintaining the program’s alignment with the TSINY mission, vision and values.

Essential Functions

• Work with the Program Director to ensure that program services, including group and one-to-one services, are effective in helping individuals maintain their current housing while working toward a successful transition to more independent housing settings.
• Provide direction, training, guidance and support to program staff and individuals in the program.
• Provide crisis intervention, manage incidents and communicate information to the Corporate Compliance Department according to Agency policy.
• Provide regularly scheduled supervision to assigned employees.
• Work with the Program Director and other TSINY staff to bring effective and innovative approaches to care into the program.
• Manage Agency financial resources according to stated policy and procedure.
• Provide clear documentation according to Agency standards, policy and procedure.
• Evaluate employee performance and address poor work performance in a timely manner
• Monitor program performance and develop program reports and evaluations.
• Attend Agency meetings when assigned or in the absence of the Program Director.
• Serve as primary service coordinator and carry a caseload as needed to meet programmatic needs.
• Be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• May require walking, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Driver’s license required.
• During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Experience / Education / Skills / Abilities

Bachelor’s degree plus one year’s experience in a health-related field, Associate’s degree plus two years’ experience in a health-related field or High School Diploma / GED plus three years’ experience in a health related field.

The ideal candidate will :

TSINY is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as well as the New York State Human Rights Law. TSINY prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status or other protected group status as provided by law in all employment decisions.