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JOB TITLE: PROGRAM DIRECTOR

FLSA: EXEMPT

REPORTS: ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT

DEPARTMENT: SHELTER OPERATIONS

LOCATION: BROOKLYN, NY

SALARY: $ 85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Summary

Responsible for the overall operation of the shelter and the program, ensuring that all facets of the shelter operate in compliance with OTDA/DHS shelter guidelines. Reports directly to the Assistant Vice President of Housing Services. Proof of covid 19 vaccine is required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises the Director of Social Services, Administrative Assistant and Housing Specialist
• Upholds all agency, division and shelter policies and procedures and ensures that all social services are operating optimally and in program compliance.
• Ensures that housing targets are achieved.
• Create accurate monthly reports both internally and externally
• Ensure that all incidents are reported timely and accurately.
• Ensures that family's needs are being addressed through regular meeting with subordinates.
• Recommends hiring and promotions, makes corrective and termination decisions in conjunction with appropriate supervisory parties and department.
• Ensures that social services staff are provided with regular supervision
• Serves on agency and division committees and work groups.
• Represent agency at external meetings with collaborative agencies and funders.
• Monitor program performance related to established benchmarks, internally and DHS benchmarks
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Education And Qualifications

Master's Degree in social work or related human services field. Five years' human services work experience with three years of supervisory and management capacity. Ability to manage a multi-faceted, dynamic program. Strong planning, interpersonal and communication skills a must. 24-hour on-call for emergencies and local travel required. Must be comfortable with using the computer. Must be familiar with CARES

Agency Profile & Employee Expectations

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard-working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

Occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.

• Brooklyn, New York
  
  

Work experience

• Administrative
• General Management
  
  

Languages

• English