New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit faith-based federation of faith communities, human services providers and charitable organizations who work in partnership to provide disaster readiness, response, and recovery services to New York City. Our affiliate, the NYC Emergency Shelter Network (ESN) coordinates and builds the capacity of congregation-based street homeless and asylum seeker sheltering as well as advocacy and prevention services across all five boroughs.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic mental health and supportive services advocate and leader to serve as Clubhouse Director for our new 600-member adult clubhouse on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Reporting to the Associate Executive Director, the Clubhouse Director will play a pivotal role in both Clubhouse administration and programming, ensuring its alignment with Clubhouse International Standards and our NYC DOHMH Contract.
Responsibilities

• Direct all day-to-day operations, programming, outreach, and facilities management, ensuring a supportive environment for members and staff.
• Serve as the primary contact and laison between the Clubhouse and the landlord, on behalf of NYDIS
• Liaise with Executive Staff to align the clubhouse program with NYDIS’ overall strategic vision and priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership for the clubhouse program, including the recruitment, hiring, supervision, performance evaluation, and professional development of 15-20 staff.
• Manage a $3M annual operating budget and provide fiscal oversight.
• Collaborate to ensure programmatic alignment with other direct service programs impacting membership.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Director to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and quality standards.
• Foster a commitment to Social Practice within the clubhouse community.
• Ensure that all programs operate consistently and ethically within the mission, emphasizing model fidelity.
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of all programs and implement continuous improvement.
• Promote the Clubhouse model and Social Practice to establish collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Represent NYDIS’ clubhouse program, promoting the model of Social Practice internally and to external agencies, partners, and funders.
• Represent NYDIS’ Clubhouse at Clubhouse International, clubhouse networks, organizations, and forums.

Qualifications Include

• Commitment to the mission and values of NYDIS
• Commitment to DEIB and documented proficiency in Asian & Latino cultural competency
• Bachelor’s Degree required - advanced degree in a relevant field preferred
• Significant experience in mental health related program management and administration preferred
• Knowledge of relevant best practices, regulations and compliance standards required
• Experience or familiarity with Clubhouse International standards preferred
• Strong executive and direct services leadership and interpersonal skills required
• Exceptional public speaking as well as writing/reporting skills
• Proven ability in budget management and fundraising required
• Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and Slack).
• Flexibility in terms of schedule.
• Bilingual required (Cantonese, Mandarin, Taishanese or Spanish preferred)

Salary range, $100,000 to $125,000, commensurate with education & experience - with excellent benefits.No Phone Calls: Send Cover Letter, Resume & 3 Professional References to jobs@nydis.orgAll qualified candidates should apply; candidates from ethnic and religious minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. NYDIS does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of age, color, creed, culture, gender, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or race.