Program Director, CAMBA Gardens I Supportive Housing

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are in living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA GARDENS Phase I is a 209 unit supportive/affordable housing development located in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. CAMBA Housing Ventures (CHV), the housing development subsidiary of CAMBA, developed these units. 146 of these units are set aside for formerly homeless individuals and families. 117 units are for Population I individuals, chronically homeless single adults who suffer from Serious and Persistent Mental Illness or who have a co-occurring Mental Illness and Chemical Addiction (MICA). 15 units are for Population III individuals, chronically homeless single adults who have a substance abuse disorder that is the barrier to independent living and who also have a disabling clinical condition. 14 units are for Population V chronically homeless families, in which the head of household suffers from a substance abuse disorder, a disabling medical condition or HIV/AIDS. CAMBA provides on-site case management and supportive services in addition to 24/7 security.

Position: Program Director

Reports To: Vice President

Location: 690-738 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11203

What The Program Director Does

• Make recommendations to the appropriate Vice President/Senior Vice President regarding organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Clearly communicate both CAMBA’s and funders’ policies, requirements, guidelines, and program performance targets to staff.
• Ensure that all direct and subordinate staff complies with CAMBA’s and funders’ polices and rules.
• Ensure that any disciplinary action taken, regarding staff, is in compliance with CAMBA’s disciplinary policy and procedure.
• Ensure that all goals, targets, and performance outcomes are met on a monthly/cycle basis.
• Develop and implement Quality Assurance measures to ensure quality service delivery to clients.
• Supervise, review and approve staffs’ and subordinates’ training, vacation and leave requests.
• Approve staff’s travel and expense vouchers.
• Review and sign time sheets.
• Prepare performance appraisals for direct reporting staff.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all staff weekly/monthly/quarterly/semester/annual reports.
• Prepare, review and submit weekly reports and statistical information for both senior management and funder use.
• Analyze program and demographic data to make programmatic improvements.
• Communicate with peers on issues related to client progress and best program practices.
• Conduct regular staff meetings.
• Confer with the appropriate Vice President/Senior Vice President and/or other CAMBA management/Executive Staff as needed regarding programmatic and personnel issues.
• Represent CAMBA at funder/outside agency/community meetings as requested.
• Immediately report to the appropriate Vice President/Senior Vice President any: monitoring visits or funders’ events; significant events; any incident that might subject CAMBA to liability.
• Make hiring and firing recommendations to appropriate Program Managers, Program Directors, Vice Presidents and Chief Administrative Officers in consultation and agreement with Human Resources.
  
  

Minimum Education/Experience Required

• Licensed Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field. (A license is required of these Master's Degrees: Social Work (LMSW or LCSW), Mental Health Counseling, Counseling/Guidance, Art Therapy).
  
  

Other Requirements

• Experience in clinical supervision, housing issues and working with individuals with mental illness, substance abuse issues, HIV/AIDS and other special needs.
• Experience developing and facilitating groups.
• Knowledge of supportive housing services operations.
  
  

Compensation: $80,000-$90,000 annually

When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.