Program Director - Supportive Housing Cortelyou

Program Director - Cortelyou Supportive Housing

Reports to: Deputy Director

Location: Flatbush Brooklyn

Hours: Full Time

Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000

Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full

potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults. With programs in 40 locations, BCS

serves more than 20,000 individuals a year.

Program Summary: Cortelyou is a 46 unit supportive housing program located in Flatbush Brooklyn. The

Program specially services young adults 18-25 years old with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness and

have a chronic history of being unhoused. Most of the young adults living at Cortelyou are members of the

LGBTQ community. The Program offers a safe environment and supportive services to help our young

adults to move towards long term stability. This Program is under the NY/NY 15 Population C agreement

and funding is being provided through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cultivating a safe and affirming living environment for formerly homeless, young adults,
  
  

many living with a significant mental illness, and many identifying as part of the LQBTQIA community.

• Provide consistent supervision and management for all aspects of high quality program services delivery to
  
  

clients from vulnerable populations in accordance with funder and regulatory requirements; best practices;

BCS policies and Core Values; and Code of Conduct for Custodians of People with Special Needs. Serve as

a role model to all stakeholders.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of supportive housing program including the implementation of all fiscal,
  
  

programmatic, and administrative policies and procedures

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all clinical operations at program site
• Oversee all expenditures to ensure all budgetary requirements are met and program remains fiscally viable
  
  

for the operating year

• Work in close collaboration with property management to navigate all client related issues
• Attend and actively participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual interdisciplinary team meetings
• Provide opportunities for staff to receive on-going training to ensure staff competency
• Conduct internal audits and quality assurance checks to ensure client records remain in compliance at all
  
  

times

• Ensure program staffing levels are maintained at all times
• Participate in both internal and external committees and associations
• Complete performance evaluations for all direct reports
• Required to be on call 24 hours a day/seven days a week in case of emergencies
• Ensure compliance with contract performance standards
• Responsible for the completion of all reports as specified by program stakeholders
• Provide supervision to Asst. Director, Admin Asst., and the Peer Specialist to ensure that staff is providing
  
  

adequate and supportive case management services to program residents

• Utilize data to track program outcomes and performance.
• Facilitate staff meetings and resident community meetings
• Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and community organizations
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• MSW or equivalent degree, LCSW preferred, with a minimum of five years of experience working in
  
  

supportive housing required.

• Proven experience in clinical program implementation with either young adults, formerly homeless, or
  
  

LGBTQIA community preferred.

• Three years supervision experience required
• Fingerprinting and OMH background check required. Position requires direct face-to face contact with
  
  

consumers and the general public on an ongoing basis.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to

individuals with disabilities