Program Director - Vanderbilt Stabilization

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Program Director is responsible for overall leadership and management of the program. This includes:

• Overseeing the development and delivery of all on-site services ensuring they are provided in a professional and clinically sound manner
• Close coordination with various homeless outreach teams regarding client placement and ongoing clinical services.
• Effective, regular liaison with hospitals and other service providers
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and contractual obligations including serving as the primary program contact to the NYC Department of Homeless Services
• Effective program leadership and supervision of staff
• Coach, train and support staff members in providing job functions
• Embrace and embody the mission, core values and goals of BRC, including supporting agency efforts to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Provides 24-hour on-call management and support with occasional overnight visits.
• Provides emergency first aid and CPR assistance as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned. 

 

HOURS: 
Full-time 37.5 hours per week

• Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm

• On call responsibilities (occasional overnight visits) required

• **SIGN ON BONUS $3000 after 6 months (external candidates only)** 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum of five years management experience working with homeless, mentally ill, substance abusing individuals in a residential setting is required.
• Experience in a safe haven or harm reduction-oriented program is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail, accuracy and pacing of work.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to proactively work independently and apply critical thinking.
• Strong commitment to improving equity and inclusion in all facets of work. 

 

MAKE AN IMPACT

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.

Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. 

 

Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

 

BENEFITS

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

1. Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
2. 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.
3. Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
4. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.