What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Director Binghamton NY position at Volunteers of America Upstate NY?
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Description
Make a difference in a familys life!
Volunteers of America Upstate New Yorks continuum of residential programs offer homeless & low-income individuals and families safe housing and support services. We provide long-term solutions to the problems of homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and poverty by helping the people we serve overcome obstacles and develop healthier, more self-sufficient lives.
Housing and Shelter Services Director Binghamton, NY
Volunteers of America Upstate New York is seeking an energetic human services professional to join our innovative leadership team. If youre passionate about advocating for low-income and vulnerable people, delivering data-driven social services, and supporting other social service providers, we want to hear from you! The Housing and Shelter Services Director position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, effective services to homeless individuals and families, low-income families and individuals, people who have been previously incarcerated and veterans in need of housing assistance. This work includes staff supervision, program budgeting and reporting, program development and evaluation, and direct programs services as necessary
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide supports and all aspects of supervision for staff delivering shelter, housing, employment and corrections programs.
- Design and oversee the implementation of effective social service programs that meet contract requirements and achieve established contract and agency outcomes.
- Evaluate program outcomes on an on-going basis, and work with staff to continuously make VOAs services more effective.
- Maintain accurate records for all program participants in accordance with VOA guidelines and relevant regulatory, agency and funding source standards.
- Prepare reports for the agency and funders as needed.
- Manage program budgets and ensure appropriate use of funding.
- Develop and maintain effective community partnerships to increase resources available to the people served by VOAs housing, employment and corrections programs.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree in a Human Services field or 8 years experience working in a human services position
- Minimum of three years experience managing staff preferred
- Strong organization and written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of best practices in homeless services
- Availability to work evenings and weekends when required and respond in person to emergency situations
- Ability to pass criminal background check
- Experience using Outlook, Word and Excel
- NYS Drivers License
- COVID 19 Vaccination
.VOA provides comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life & LTD Insurance
- 403(b), & more!
Volunteers of America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Qualifications
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000
