Description

Founded in 1974, Community Access is a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, East Village Access—a PROS program, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT).

Department Overview

Community Access’ Housing Division provides low-threshold supportive housing to individuals with histories of mental health concerns, homelessness, and substance use, as well as other low-income community members.

Position: Assistant Program Director

Work Location: Bronx NY

Salary: $76,046.10

Benefits:3 weeks’ vacation, 5 personal days, 12 sick days and 11 paid holidays, summer flex hours, work anniversary, comprehensive medical and dental plans, Health and Wellness Reimbursement Plan, 403b Employee Retirement Plan with Employer Match.

Position Overview

The Assistant Program Director in conjunction with the Program Director provides supervisory oversight to the supportive housing program, including staff development, program leadership, service provision, contract management, and facility management. The Assistant Program Director ensures that services are provided within the scope of the agency’s mission and values and are consistent with the needs and desires of individual participants. Additional tasks include ensuring that the program meets funder and agency standards for program census, staff recruitment, staff supervision, record keeping, establishing, and maintaining an environment for tenants and staff that is consistent with agency values, collaborating with other departments and programs, developing and maintaining relationships with community members and organizations, and serving as back-up in the Program Director’s absence.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred – work experience within field may be substituted for degree.
• Minimum of three years working in supportive housing with people who have a history of homelessness, substance use, psychiatric diagnosis, etc.
• Two years of previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position.
• Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared through CA’s background clearance process.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using mental health services. www.communityaccess.org