What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Facilities position at River Edge Behavioral Health?
River Edge is looking to fill the position of Director of Facilities. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day management of River Edge Behavioral Health's Supportive Housing, Maintenance, Environmental Services, and Safety department. The ideal candidate must be able to provide strategic direction to the department's activities and resources to ensure alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of the organization. The Director of Facilities will represent the organization on all matters related to community development and partner with leaders within the community to find solutions for and help provide affordable housing for our clients. The Director of Facilities will also collaborate with senior leadership on new project proposals, grant research, and submissions, as well as exploring new initiatives that may lead to additional programming and funding.
Benefits Offered:
- Competitive Pay.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Paid Time Off.
- 12 Paid Holidays.
- 401k with an employer match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Short and Long-term disability coverage.
- Life Insurance.
- Employee Discount Program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides program planning, implementation, and evaluation of all Supportive Housing shelter programs ensuring successful implementation, evaluation, and quality program services to residents.
- Communicates regularly with government and funders, participates in site visits and audits, and completes program reports to funding sources.
- Supports strategic planning and implementation of new and evolving revenue opportunities including housing.
- Coordinate and monitor the overall security operations of the facility, ensuring proper staffing levels for all shifts and posts, and maintaining the safety and security of staff and inmates.
- Working in collaboration with other departments to stay informed about industry best practices and utilization of program design tools/methodologies to continuously work towards PQI goals.
- Manages and evaluates departmental operations, including, service level determination and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
- Prepares and evaluates departmental budgets and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
- Coordinates remodeling/retrofit/renovation and new construction programs and activities to meet the space, client care, and capital investment goals of the organization.
- Provides periodic administrative reports based on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, fiscal reporting, and others as required.
- Establish a broad knowledge base of housing services and communicate appropriate referrals to leadership, program participants, and partners.
- Continuously search for, prepare, and submit grant proposals for River Edge Behavioral Health community engagement and housing solutions.
Qualifications:
- Five (5) years experience in a healthcare facilities management environment.
- Five (5) years of construction experience (real estate acquisition, housing development, community engagement).
- Three (3) years of experience implementing Fair Housing Regulations.
- Three (3) years of experience working with any of the following programs: HUD, ESG, CDGB, HOME, and/or LITHC.
- Five (5) years experience engaging professionally with clients, subcontractors, and skilled trades.
- Master's degree in facilities, engineering, architecture, or related field.
- Knowledge of OSHA compliance and ADA requirements.
- All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
- Provide 2 Professional references (Former employers only, no family members)
- Exemplify excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Additional Information:
The Application Process:
- All qualified applicants will be considered.
- This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
- The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
- Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
- Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.
Diversity and Inclusion:
River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic makeup, disability, age, or veteran status.
Drug-Free Workplace:
River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.
At-Will Workplace:
Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.
EEOC STATEMENT:
River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Edge Behavioral Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area. It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
