What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director position at Bowery Residents' Committee?
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist Program Director with day-to-day operation as well as program planning and development of residential, therapeutic program for severely mentally ill and homeless adults. Supervise Clinical and Operations staff and oversee related departments. Co-facilitate staff meetings and assist with program reporting. Provide crisis intervention with clients. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.
HOURS:
Full-time; 37.5 hours per week
- Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm (Wed 11:30am-8pm)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree required. Three years managerial experience in a shelter system setting required. Masters in Social Work preferred. Experience with severely and persistently mentally ill individuals; experience with MICA/homeless population a plus. Proficiency in Office, Word and Excel programs; bilingual Spanish a plus. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.
*Vaccination preferred but not required
MAKE AN IMPACT
Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.
Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.
Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.
BENEFITS
BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:
- Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
- A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
- Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.
