Job Description
Job Description
Program Director - Cortelyou Supportive Housing
Reports to : Deputy Director
Location : Flatbush Brooklyn
Hours : Full Time
Salary Range : $85,000 - $90,000
Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full
potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults. With programs in 40 locations, BCS
serves more than 20,000 individuals a year.
Program Summary : Cortelyou is a 46 unit supportive housing program located in Flatbush Brooklyn. The
Program specially services young adults 18-25 years old with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness and
have a chronic history of being unhoused. Most of the young adults living at Cortelyou are members of the
LGBTQ+ community. The Program offers a safe environment and supportive services to help our young
adults to move towards long term stability. This Program is under the NY / NY 15 Population C agreement
and funding is being provided through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Responsibilities :
- ? Responsible for cultivating a safe and affirming living environment for formerly homeless, young adults,
many living with a significant mental illness, and many identifying as part of the LQBTQIA+ community.
? Provide consistent supervision and management for all aspects of high quality program services delivery toclients from vulnerable populations in accordance with funder and regulatory requirements; best practices;BCS policies and Core Values; and Code of Conduct for Custodians of People with Special Needs. Serve as
a role model to all stakeholders.
? Oversee the day-to-day operations of supportive housing program including the implementation of all fiscal,programmatic, and administrative policies and procedures
? Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all clinical operations at program site? Oversee all expenditures to ensure all budgetary requirements are met and program remains fiscally viablefor the operating year
? Work in close collaboration with property management to navigate all client related issues? Attend and actively participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual interdisciplinary team meetings? Provide opportunities for staff to receive on-going training to ensure staff competency? Conduct internal audits and quality assurance checks to ensure client records remain in compliance at alltimes
? Ensure program staffing levels are maintained at all times? Participate in both internal and external committees and associations? Complete performance evaluations for all direct reports? Required to be on call 24 hours a day / seven days a week in case of emergencies? Ensure compliance with contract performance standards? Responsible for the completion of all reports as specified by program stakeholders? Provide supervision to Asst. Director, Admin Asst., and the Peer Specialist to ensure that staff is providingadequate and supportive case management services to program residents
? Utilize data to track program outcomes and performance.? Facilitate staff meetings and resident community meetings? Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and community organizations? Perform other duties as assignedQualifications :
? MSW or equivalent degree, LCSW preferred, with a minimum of five years of experience working insupportive housing required.
? Proven experience in clinical program implementation with either young adults, formerly homeless, orLGBTQIA+ community preferred.
? Three years supervision experience required? Fingerprinting and OMH background check required. Position requires direct face-to face contact withconsumers and the general public on an ongoing basis.
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities