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The Doe Fund is a leading New York City non-profit organization that operates the enormously visible Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) program, whose participants clean over 115 miles of streets and sidewalks every day. With an $80 million budget, 500+ staff members, and 46,000 individual donors, The Doe Fund is nationally acclaimed as a work-based model for solving homelessness and criminal recidivism. We empower people to break the cycles of homelessness, welfare dependency, substance abuse, and incarceration through innovative work and housing programs.

The Doe Fund’s Scatter Site Return Housing Program (SSR) focuses on assisting chronically homeless individuals in their transition from shelters to community living. The services include relapse prevention and crisis intervention using the principles of Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing, education on self-advocacy, community integration, safety, money management, socialization, employment skills, and referrals to appropriate treatment facilities. Through the Scatter Site supportive housing program, clients are moved into apartments located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan areas.

The Program Director will be responsible for recruiting and leading a team of direct care and support staff responsible for the service delivery to a specialized population. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of supportive housing, direct experience working with individuals diagnosed with co-occurring disorders and/or trauma, and a demonstrated commitment to empowering residents toward self-reliance and stability. Additionally, familiarity with relevant New York City agencies as well as funding sources is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the supportive housing program, including implementation of the fiscal, programmatic, and administrative procedures
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the administrative, clinical, building maintenance, and residential services of the program  
• Monitor program budget and contracts, and ensure that proper documentation is provided for all expenses and accounts
• Oversee the intake process and ensure the program is operating at full capacity at all times
• Provide 24-hour on-call crisis intervention when needed
• Provide training to staff on harm reduction, substance abuse, mental health, and trauma-informed care
• Ensure compliance with DOHMH contract and performance standards
• Responsible for the completion of various reports as required by DOHMH and The Doe Fund
• Provide supervision to clinical staff and ensure that staff are providing adequate supportive case management services to the residents
• Conduct performance evaluations on all supervisees
• Facilitate staff meetings, clinical meetings, and resident community meetings
• Conduct internal audits and quality assurance checks to ensure timely and accurate completion and submission of all required documentation
• Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and community organizations
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s degree in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or a relevant field
• At least 5 years of experience working with homeless individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and/or substance abuse and/or in trauma settings
• Expertise in Evidence-Based Practice, including Critical Time Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction techniques 
• Strong leadership skills, including outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate staff and residents
• Excellent clinical and case management skills
• Sensitivity to community issues and needs
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong ethical standards, confidentiality, and personal integrity
• Computer proficiency (i.e., email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Interested?

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Before you go, we want to assure you that we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of individuals who share our mission and who want to join us in working on the cutting-edge of important social issues.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we highly encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.