Program Director of Community Housing

The Program Director of Community housing reports to the V.P. of Mental Health Services & Housing and is responsible for, administrative and property management of the Haven Congregate site 63 units and 135 units of Scatter-site housing.  The Program Director of Community Housing ensures that the Agency’s mission is carried out; and that the Agency’s policy and procedures are adhered to.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide supervision and oversight to programs and management staff.  
2. Act as liaison to funding and regulatory bodies such as NYS Office of Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), Human Resources Administration (HRA) & Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. 
3.  Ensure compliance with all applicable operating regulations and Odyssey House standards and participate in all tenant annual recertification applications/review within areas of responsibility. 
4. Develop new linkages, affiliations and referral sources with external service providers.
5. Assure that all staff members are trained on and adhere to Odyssey House policies and applicable regulatory standards. 
6. Acts as tenant advocate, ensuring that all tenant rights are respected and that all grievances and complaints are addressed in a timely and equitable manner in accordance with Odyssey House policies and all applicable laws and regulations.
7. Review and approve personnel actions for all employees within designated area of responsibility, including recruitment, promotion, disciplinary action and separation of program staff.
8. Prepare written annual evaluations for all direct reports and ensure the evaluations are completed accurately and objectively for all employees within designated areas of responsibility.  
9. Prepare all proposals and monthly reports as needed. 
10. Supervise the maintenance of adequate and up-to-date records on all tenants, as well as supervise record-keeping responsibilities of staff.
11. Monitor operating budgets in areas of responsibilities making recommendations to improve cost efficiency, allocations and expenditures.
12. Conduct scheduled management meetings and supervision with all direct reports.
13. Develop, administer and oversee Quality Management activities within area of responsibility.
14. Establish new linkages with real estate brokers and landlords.
15. Review and sign off on all Leases.
16. Must be able to work a flexible schedule and on call 24/7 when necessary.
17. Other relevant duties as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS:  EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Advance clinical degree required.
2. License/Certification in a clinical discipline required (i.e.  LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, CRC,  etc.).
3. 10 years of progressive experience including direct service, supervisory, and administrative practices within a clinical setting including a minimum of 5 years in an administrative or clinical supervisory capacity.
4. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.  
5. This position requires regular travel between Odyssey House locations and availability for on call responsibilities.