DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the development and delivery of all on-site programming to ensure they are provided in a professional and clinically sound manner; close coordination with various service providers for ongoing clinical services; effective liaison with permanent housing providers, private landlords and brokers regarding client placement; ensuring compliance with all regulatory and contractual obligations, including serving as the primary program contact with the New York City Department of Homeless Services; and effective program leadership and supervision of staff. Additionally, the Program Director will provide 24-hour on-call management and support. Emergency first aid and CPR assistance as needed. Related duties as assigned.
**SIGN ON BONUS $3000 after 6 months (external candidates only)**
HOURS:
Full-time 37.5 hours per week
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of three years management experience working with homeless, mentally ill, and substance abusing individuals in a residential setting is required. Experience in a homeless shelter is essential. A graduate degree in social work or closely related field is required; two years of senior management experience in a NYCDHS contracted homeless shelter may be substituted for the graduate degree.
*Vaccination required.
MAKE AN IMPACT
Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.
Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.
Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
BRC began operating its newest program, the Jack Ryan Residence, in August 2011. The Jack Ryan Residence, funded by the NYC Department of Homeless Services, is a 200-bed shelter for homeless men living with mental illness. The program provides a complete range of mental health stabilization, medication management, case management, and medical services aimed at moving residents into permanent housing. The ultimate goal of the program is to place its clients into appropriate, supportive housing within nine months.
BENEFITS
BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including: