The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a Program Director position. CUCS provides comprehensive on-site social services using a recovery orientation, which includes evidence based practices with particular emphasis on mental health and substance abuse recovery for singles, and a family systems approach for the families.
Responsibilities:
During the initial start up of the program, the Program Director will be directly involved in hiring, tenant intake and start up operations planning and processes. On an ongoing basis, the Program Director is responsible for managing the daily operations of the program, ensuring contract compliance, and meeting or exceeding goals and other performance measures required by funders. This position has significant decision making, supervisory, administrative, program management and service delivery responsibilities, including inter-team coordination and contract, regulatory and policy compliance. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for maintaining good relations with funders and stakeholders, housing partners and developing and maintaining a program culture that is person centered, outcome oriented and dedicated to continuous quality improvement.
REQUIRED:
- Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, public administration, public health, human services, psychology, or related field
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Minimum of 5 years applicable experience with related populations in human services organization.
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/management IN HUMAN SERVCIES, PUBLIC HEALTH OR SOCIAL SERVCIES
- Strong writing and computer skills required.
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Computer literacy
PREFERRED:
- Experience working with the NYC Department of Homeless Services and knowledge of DHS regulations.
- LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC.
Benefits We Offer:
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Annual Time Off Benefits: 17 days of PTO for new hires, 20 days of PTO after 1 yr of service, 27 days of PTO after 5 yrs of service, 10 Sick days, 3 personal days, 12 paid holidays
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Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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403(b) Retirement Plan
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Pre-tax savings plan (including Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plan)
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Transit Subsidy
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Paid Family Leave; Short-Term Disability insurance
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Health Savings account
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Life insurance
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Tuition reimbursement
