Program Director

Min

USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $95,000.00/Yr.

Position Overview

The Program Director is responsible for providing leadership in developing, planning, organizing, supervising staff, and directing the activities associated with housing and support services in programs as assigned. Building collaborative partnerships, establishing multi-agency agreements, supervising staff across programs, working with diverse stakeholders (advisory groups, nonprofit organizations, legislators, low-income communities), and providing financial oversight, including developing, coordination, and managing budgets. The Program Director must demonstrate a basic understanding of accounting principles and sound fiscal judgement to support the organization’s contract compliance.

The Program Director must demonstrate the ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks concurrently, work collaboratively, and meet tight deadlines.

This position entails the following responsibilities and may include other duties as assigned:

• Managing and analyzing financial information for multiple programs, including revenues and expenditures, to ensure all operations are within budget.
• Communicating (verbally and written) financial and policy program information.
• Demonstrating cultural humility and offering professional support to staff members.
• Collaboratively work in diverse settings across multiple programs.
• Collecting required information and maintaining detailed records for program(s).
• Analyze and summarize data to prepare and deliver reports.
• Supervision of staff and management of program(s) to ensure quality support and services are provided.
• Support program staff in ensuring maintenance of apartment standards as outlined by SUS. Including funding sources i.e.; OMH, DOHMH, OASAS, HPD, HRA.

• The Program Director should have strong leadership and systems organization skills. The Director must be able to multitask, be fiscally skilled, excel at attention to detail, be adaptable and culturally competent, be able to handle high-pressure situations, and have strong communication skills. It is also essential that the Program Director understand the challenges connected to people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, substance use and criminal justice involvement.
  
  Demonstrates a genuine commitment to supporting low-income individuals and families, specifically those currently experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Competence in working with diverse stakeholders is essential.

• Demonstrates effective leadership skills and high motivation.
• Displays strong initiative and dependability.
• Understands program policies and displays an aptitude for continuous learning.
• Models and generate enthusiasm for learning.

• Excels at time management and organization.
• Demonstrates competence in task prioritization and resourcefulness.
• Capable of balancing multiple demands concurrently.
• Supports staff with time efficiency to meet tight deadlines.

• Develops, plans, monitors, and approves operating budgets for multiple programs.
• Reviews and approves expenditures.

• Communicate with diverse organizations and partners.
• Practices active listening and empathy.
• Effectively delegates by clearly communicating expectations and priorities.
• Conveys information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Monitors and concisely explain program and budget policies.

• Excels at working in diverse environments and builds interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrates cultural awareness and promotes inclusivity.
• Works cooperatively with multiple agencies and diverse partners.
• Models’ professionalism and promote teamwork through…