MEC Director of Residential Services

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Full-Time CRW, New York, NY, US

23 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Educational Alliance (EA), one of New York City’s original settlement houses, was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side. Today, EA is a proudly Jewish institution that partners with diverse communities throughout Lower Manhattan. We provide New Yorkers with high-quality, transformational programs that enhance their well-being and socio-economic opportunities, reflecting our belief that everyone in our city should be given the tools to thrive.

Across our network of community centers, our staff empowers people of all backgrounds to flourish. Our vast array of programs includes free meals for seniors, addiction treatment and recovery, innovative early childhood education, art classes, Jewish cultural and educational events, and more. We remain committed to recognizing the intrinsic value within each individual and the importance of building community.

Center for Recovery and Wellness is part of Educational Alliance (EA), which brings together diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multigenerational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. One of New York City’s original settlement houses, EA was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side.

Today, EA partners with diverse communities throughout Lower Manhattan. Across our network of community centers, we empower people of all backgrounds to flourish, recognizing the intrinsic value within each individual and the importance of building community.

We are seeking an experienced MEC Director of Residential Services who will be responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operations of the residential program at the Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW). This role involves managing administrative tasks, ensuring physical plant safety, and maintaining client systems to create a supportive environment for the effective delivery of quality services. The Director plays a crucial role in upholding the organization's mission to provide comprehensive support to individuals in recovery.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration, Supervision and Monitoring

• Provide documented performance-based supervision, coaching, training, and direction to MEC staff and interns.
• Participate in the evaluation of assigned staff and interns.
• Lead regularly scheduled communication Shift meetings and other staff business meetings.
• Monitor the attainment of goals and effectiveness of services, ensuring program productivity goals are reached.
• Ensure site compliance with all OASAS and HRA regulatory standards, perform quality assurance functions, and maintain the site in audit-ready condition.
• Coordinate MEC staff coverage to ensure safe operations of the program.
• Conduct professional development plans and annual performance reviews.
• Serve as the on‑call weekday manager in collaboration with the residential leadership team.
• Provide crisis intervention as required.
• Ensure staff and interns operate within their scope of expertise and practice.
• Oversee facilities and inventory, ensuring safety, security, maintenance, and repairs through routine inspections.
• Manage daily operations, including client systems, metro‑card distribution, fire drills, client movement, and front desk activities.
• Manage inventories of cosmetic, janitorial, and office supplies.
• Prepare…