What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Program Director position at Bowery Residents Committee?
Program Overview
The Bowery Residents Committee (BRC) is a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Our team is committed to helping New Yorkers reclaim their lives by offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.
Job Description
We are seeking an Assistant Director to assist the Program Director with day-to-day operations, program planning, and development of our residential therapeutic program for severely mentally ill and homeless adults. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, three years of managerial experience in a shelter system setting, and proficiency in Office, Word, and Excel programs.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Program Director with day-to-day operations and program planning
- Supervise Clinical and Operations staff
- Oversight of related departments
- Co-facilitate staff meetings and provide crisis intervention with clients
- Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Three years of managerial experience in a shelter system setting required
- Masters in Social Work preferred
- Experience working with severely mentally ill individuals and homeless populations a plus
- Proficiency in Office, Word, and Excel programs; bilingual Spanish a plus
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time benefits
- 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 training opportunities for career development
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
