Program Director (DHS)

Founded in 1981, Diaspora Community Services (DCS) is a Brooklyn-based multi-service and multi-cultural 501 (c) 3 nonprofit providing comprehensive supports to low income residents, immigrants, and the chronically ill. DCS serves some 10,000 annually through three programmatic sites in New York City. Staffed by seasoned professionals in the health and social service sectors and supported by a dedicated Board of Directors as diverse as the vibrant communities we serve, DCS provides robust programming that targets the most vulnerable of our communities.

DCS’s programs address the very root causes of the challenges our clients face, empowering low income families and individuals to overcome obstacles to their well-being and self-sufficiency. DCS continues to focus on the challenges and inequities that impact communities of color, women and the youth of our communities. Using an anti-racist, gender, sexual orientation affirming lens, DCS has focused on ensuring clients have access to much needed benefits, counseling, education, housing placement and referrals to many qualified organizational partners. DCS has implemented youth programs based on youth development principles of education, empowerment and focusing on the assets of our youth instead of deficits. We are known for our expertise on HIV prevention at the community based level.

Current program services include access to quality health services, supportive housing, youth education, and the social support services critical to meeting basic needs while focusing on impacting poverty. DCS meets each client where they are in terms of individual skills, finances, health and needs; providing one-on-one transformative support to help them succeed.

Job Summary:

Program Director (DHS) is responsible for the overall operations of the program including administrative, supervisory, and contract oversight. The position will develop and adapt strategies for program implementation and service delivery, supervise staff and coordinate training and education, and track program progress on performance measures. The Program Director approves all financial assistance requests and monitors budgetary compliance. The Program Director also acts as a primary contact person for liaison with program stakeholders including service provider partners and the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in in related field required with at least 2 years’ experience in homeless services and housing programs services preferred.(or 8 years of exp. in homeless services and housing programs).

· Must have supervisory experience with strong skills in staff supervision, program development and implementation, and development of policies and procedures.

· Experience analyzing program procedures and practices to identify barriers and impediments to achieving goals and making recommendations for course-correction is required.

Must also have experience in program management, preparing and monitoring program budgets, and working with program funders.

Compensation:

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Diaspora Community Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including full health, dental and vision insurance benefits, voluntary flexible spending plan, 403b retirement plan, and eligible to accrue 10 vacation days, 3 personal days, 8 sick days and up to 12 paid holidays.

Diaspora Community Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion (creed), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities, hiring practices or operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Relevant: 2 years (Required)
• DHS MANAGEMENT EXP: 2 years (Required)
• Program management: 2 years (Required)
• CARES: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000