Job Location Bronx, NYPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level Graduate DegreeSalary Range $90000.00 - $100000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage NegligibleJob Shift DayJob Category Nonprofit - Social Services
Comunilife Inc is looking for an experienced Program Director for its new B ronx program, El Hogar. The Program Director is responsible for the overall administration and daily operations of the El Hogar program, a 24/7 supportive housing program providing permanent housing and on site supportive services; the management and the quantity and quality of services offered to clients; adherence to budgets and contract deliverables; oversight of outcome measurements and metrics; relationships with other providers and with government, and other funders; collaborating with Human Resources on employee hiring, discipline, evaluation, training, development, and supervision. These full time positions are eligible for Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package.Oversee daily operations and ensure all aspects of the residence run effectively 24/7, 365 days a year
Oversee case management activities, including psychological support, education about independent living skills and safety, facilitation of clients’ health and rehabilitation through direct services, advocacy, and referrals for mental health, medical, and substance abuse services, along with psychosocial, educational, and vocational services
Direct and supervise staff in health, mental health, and substance abuse activities, lead team meetings, conduct individual supervision, and provide exemplary leadership and program management
Coordinate referral and services with community providers, including Health Homes, inpatient, outpatient, emergency, day treatment, senior centers, and others, to ensure comprehensive access to services
Ensure compliance with multiple funding programs and audit requirements
Establish and maintain strong positive and productive working relationships, with an emphasis on positive and proactive problem-solving, with the staff of the program and other internal and external stakeholders and partners
Interface with HPD, HRA, and DOH via reporting, meetings, managing audits, etc.
Ensure accurate reporting and efficient and effective staff practices; develop and maintain policies, principles, and procedures that comply with ESSHI contract requirements, DOH, HPD, OMH, Medicaid, HRA, HUD, and other relevant state, city, and borough-based agencies, programs, and services
Ensure the program meets performance targets for housing stability, entitlement access, and reduced reliance on emergency health care services
Represent the programs and Comunilife in meetings as needed with regulatory agencies
In collaboration with the Property Management, ensure the facility, program operations, and all related documentation are in compliance with policies and procedures and requirements; liaise with internal and external stakeholders and partners as needed
Manage program funds and expenditures within the established budget, record and document expenditures in compliance with policies and procedures
Oversee incident reporting, utilization reviews, quality assurance activities, and audit preparation.
Promote recreational, social, and educational activities that reduce social isolation, improve quality of life, and foster independence
Review and investigate all client complaints and incident reports; engage in crisis interventions as needed
Orient and train new staff; manage staff performance through performance appraisals and ongoing supervision
Complete required weekly and/or monthly reporting accurately and on time
Identify and address service delivery gaps; develop linkages as needed
Monitor client lengths of stay and ensure regulatory compliance
Participate in the interviewing and selection of staff
Ensures the program operates within a fiscal budgetOTHER FUNCTIONS:
Participate in program planning and development
For 36 years, Comunilife (started in 1989) has been committed to improving the quality of life and creating a healthier tomorrow for New Yorkers with special needs in the Hispanic and broader communities, by providing culturally competent health and human services and a continuum of affordable and supportive housing. In 2020, Comunilife met the needs of more than 2,600 low-income and vulnerable New Yorkers. Roughly 90% of our clients have incomes below the federal poverty line; 90% are African-American or Latino; and 50% have Spanish as their primary (or sole) language. All struggle with profound challenges, i.e. chronic homelessness; HIV/AIDS and other major medical issues; serious mental illnesses and substance abuse.
Comunilife’s affordable and supportive housing programs address the need for safe, affordable, service enriched housing for a low-income population that has difficulty maintaining stable housing. A majority of our housing clients have a history of homelessness and/or long-term hospitalizations. Many are living with mental illness, HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses. Comunilife has 2,756 apartments/units in 12 supportive residences, 6 low-income apartment buildings and 1,480 scatter site apartments in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. Our Medical Respite program provides short-term supportive housing and case management services to multiply-challenged patients leaving hospital care without a viable home in which to recuperate.
Comunilife is a leader in the field of Latina adolescent suicide prevention. Our Life is Precious™ Program, which opened in 2008, provides non-clinical services to girls’ ages 12 to 17 in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Poughkeepsie, Yonkers, Hempstead, and Amsterdam. Activities include academic support, creative arts therapies, music lessons, wellness activities and concrete family services, are designed to reduce the risk factors associated with Latina adolescent suicide.
