Senior Director

Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of building supportive communities where people achieve dignity and independence renewing their lives with health homes and comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950 and an annual budget of $140 million Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York : Senior Director Location: Bedford Green House Phase I and Phase IISalary: $130000 per yearProgram Overview: Bedford Green House is a new state-of-the-art supportive/affordable housing complex providing homes and services to more than 300 New Yorkers. Phase I is a building designed to LEED Gold Standards consisting of 116 units. Phase II consists of 116 units. Bedford Green House provides onsite social services including primary care for adults and families and womens health services family reunification services case management services occupational therapy and more. Funded in part by the NYC Dept. of Health and Hygiene and Human Resources Administration Bedford Green House supports and encourages a healthy lifestyle with an abundance of resources for the community at large. Phase I features sustainable landscaped green roof rooftop greenhouse aquaponics growing system horticultural therapy classes with year-round gardening planned healthy cooking workshops community playground and community room with recreational equipment. Phase II features access to the above including a library learning center gym and a medical Responsibilities:The Senior Director is responsible for guiding and directing staff in providing a safe and supportive residence for tenants engaging the tenants to get needed services and benefits in order to meet their obligations stabilize their health and when possible encouraging and supporting tenants to find permanent housing when they no longer require supportive services. The Senior Director will oversee the day-to-day operations of Phase I and Phase II buildings 24-hour staff and maintenance Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties of the Senior Director include but are not limited to the following activities:*Available to respond to emergencies on a 24/7/365 basis with Vice President of Program and staff to develop and implement the strategic planEnsure compliance with funding sources including HASA DOHMH HRA HPD and the day to day operations and activities with respect to tenants services the physical plant building safety and direct and indirect supervision to all staff as well as managements of all human resources issues such as hiring disciplining training and developing staff as conjunction with Property Management oversees the business office including rentals and rent collectionMonitor unit vacancies within Phase I and Phase II and work with Property Management on filling them in a timely with the Clinical Directors of Phase I and Phase II to ensure the appropriate level and quality of services are being offered to the tenantsEvaluate programmatic needs and service delivery within the supportive housing programs and develop enhancements and services as they relate to consumers recovery and regularly with all tenants to counsel/instruct them on building issues especially safety mattersMeets with individual tenants as needed to resolve issues and or conflicts with building staff or servicesManagements of all aspects of the budget and ensures that the building is in compliance with city and state regulations and reporting requirementsEnsures timely completion of statistical and reporting requirementsBuilds and maintains strong connections with both local and state service providersHandles community relations activities which includes maintaining a positive relationship with neighboring community organizations and overseeing the creation of partnerships with community-based service weekly team meetings with the interdisciplinary teamPerform other duties as assignedQualifications: LMSW or LCSW required4 years of experience working with individuals with substance use and mental health issues; and working directly with families4 years of required managerial or supervisory experienceOutstanding interpersonal and communication skills both oral and writtenStrong leadership skills including outstanding organizational and time management skillsUnderstanding of finances systems and human resources especially as it impacts programsDemonstrated capacity for project managementAbility to work well in a highly pressured environmentAbility to interface with clients as well as all levels of staffSensitivity to community issues and needsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; and knowledge of case management softwareBilingual or multilingual a plusProject Renewal is an equal opportunity employer. Its long-standing policy has been to embrace the equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race color national origin alienage or citizenship status religion or creed gender (see separately issued Gender Discrimination policy for more detail) physical or mental disability age (18 and over) military status arrest record marital status domestic partnership status genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic sexual orientation status as a victim or witness of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking unemployment status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state and local laws.