*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Program Manager to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Must either be enrolled in or hold a Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related human services.

• Licensed professional preferred.
• At least 5 years’ qualifying experience in case management or case work with persons with HIV, AIDS, mental illness, homelessness, chemical dependence, chronic illnesses, or other populations in need.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience must include working with the New York State Office of Mental Health (or other similar NYS State agencies such as OPWDD, OASAS, etc.) and Medicaid funded programs.
• Must use own vehicle to travel to sites.
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

Our Company Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Salary Range:

$72,000/yr. - $85,000/yr.

Salary offers will be commensurate with experience and other qualifications.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: In-person based out of our Ronkonkoma office 2x/week and Hempstead office 3x/week.

Pay Type: Exempt

Responsibilities:

The Program Manager of the Scattered Site Supportive Housing Program oversees the Mental Health SSSH Program in Suffolk County and assists in the overall development, administration, coordination of services, budget management and policy implementation of the program. The Program Manager ensures program effectiveness through the development and coordination of support services, ensures program efficiency through occupancy, optimal rent collection and maximizing program income, writes relevant reports, as well as assists in the development of additional housing sites, coordinates project activities, ensures property management of the sites and supervises support services and staff. The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring that the overall activities conform to program objectives, policy, and procedures.

• Develop and appropriately implement all program policies. Plan and manage day-to-day program operations, coordination of concrete services and ensure that properties are maintained for the supportive housing programs on a regular basis.
• Train and supervise Program Supervisors and other staff and ensure implementation of program procedures at program sites on a regular basis.
• Evaluate the performance of team members; provide regular feedback and coaching with regard to employee performance. Address disciplinary issues as needed. Conduct regular supervision meetings with Supportive Housing Program Staff.
• Maintain statistics and demographic records of the program populations as well as manage and oversee preparation of required contractual documentation and reports on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Ensure that program outcomes support goals and objectives, and that funds are spent in a timely way according to program guidelines.
• Consistently implement program guidelines including procedures for admission, transfer and discharge and Residency Agreement or lease violations.
• Oversee the identification of and access housing units, negotiate leases, serve as a liaison with landlord and oversee purchasing of furnishings as appropriate.
• Coordinate site maintenance to ensure health and safety of the clients and physical environment.
• Supervise quality improvement procedures. Participate on the Professional Record Review Committee; implement corrective action plans for binders. Supervise case management staff to develop and implement support services and monthly site visits on a monthly basis.
• Monitor the changing needs of the resident population, particularly regarding changes in health, independent living capacity, and oversee appropriate levels of service in consultation with other Case Managers/Care Coordinators and service providers.
• Provide oversight for implementation and efficient use of computerized systems, such as Foothold for client database and timely reports.
• Oversee preparation of required contractual documentation.
• Review the program budgets and ensure that grant funds are spent according to program guidelines on a monthly basis.
• Oversee collection of residents’ portion of monthly rent, shelter fees, security deposits, and other resident reimbursements; ensuring accurate records are maintained for all transactions.
• Increase program efficiency by accessing supplements and income through optimal rent collection, applying for all available external funding sources, (i.e.) HEAP, grants, etc.
• Provide on-site monitoring of client residences and client status as needed in the event of a crisis.
• Maintain contact with HUD, Foothold, and OTDA personnel staff as appropriate. Attend networking meetings.
• Prepare required HUD and OMH reports as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring full occupancy in housing sites.
• Coordinate and assist in development of new permanent housing projects, as grants are awarded.
• Any other appropriate task as assigned by management.