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Program Director

Community Mediation Services, Inc.
Astoria, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026

As a member of Community Mediation Services leadership team, the Shelter Program Director is responsible for the overall administration of a NYC family homeless shelter. Provides leadership for the day-to-day operation of the social services and security operation of the facility, as well as program accountability to ensure service goals are met or exceeded.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of program operations to ensure the success of the program in meeting client needs.
  • Ensures compliance with DHS outcomes regarding placements, long term stayers, placement retention, facility standards, as well as CMS’ performance and quality assurance measurements.
  • Oversee process, census, vocational services, case management, facilities, security operations, and housing placement services.
  • Hires and reviews performance of all management staff.
  • Ensures operations are in compliance with regulatory requirements (State OTDA / DHS / CMS).
  • Provides leadership and direction to management staff, including Director of Social Services, Security and Operations Manager ensuring support is in place to ensure the success of the shelter.
  • Interfaces with the community, neighborhood associations, and other local service providers.
  • Drives and monitors program results.
  • Completes program status reports.
  • Creates and monitors program corrective action plans when needed.
  • Ensure that support is provided to Security Manager.
  • Ensure that the security operations department is adequately staffed.
  • Monitor overtime hours for operations personnel.
  • On Call 24 hours/7 days a week.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree preferred, bachelor’s degree required in human services or related field.
  • At least 3 years’ supervisory experience operating an NYC DHS shelter is preferred.
  • Strong administrative skills and an understanding of residential operations are required.
  • Experience in program management and knowledge of OTSA and DHS regulations required.
  • Proficient in working in CARES.

Initiative and Judgment/Attendance and Reliability

  • Independently recognizes and performs duties that need to be done without being directly assigned.
  • Establish priorities; organize work and time to meet them.
  • Recognizes and responds to emerging priorities and accepts changes and innovative ideas.
  • Has insight into problems and the ability to develop workable alternatives.
  • Responds to supervision, coaching and constructive criticism in a positive manner.
  • Adheres to attendance and punctuality requirements per policy. Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness. Takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences or tardiness.
  • Observe all policies governing conduct while at work (e.g., telephone and computer use, electronic messaging, smoking regulations, breaks and other related policies).

Physical requirements

  • Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
  • Must be able to see, hear, touch, feel, lift (up to 20 lbs.), and stand for short periods of time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off.
  • Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have experience and knowledge of OTDA and DHS regulations
  • This role requires on-call availability 24 hours a day. Are you able and willing to meet this requirement?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • NYC DHS Shelter Supervision: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Bachelor's degree in human services or related field (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000

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