Associate Program Director

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position...

Position: Associate Program Director

The Associate Program Director assists the Sector Director in managing the delivery of services to clients at Schwartz Assessment with the ultimate objective of assisting clients achieve independent living. In the absence of the Program Director, the Associate Program Director assumes the responsibilities of that position at Schwartz Assessment Shelter.

The Schwartz Assessment Shelter is a shelter for men operating 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Clients are referred to the program by the New York City Department of Homeless Services. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/housing

Location: Wards Island, NY 10035

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field; Master's Degree preferred and five years of relevant experience including two years in a supervisory capacity, managing shifts and implementing programs.

Associate Program Director Principal Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the program's Social Service staff.
2. Provides supervision to program staff such as the Case Manager - Assessment Specialist, Employment, Housing, Benefits and Criminal Justice.
3. Supervises activities that lead to permanent placement.
4. Oversee placement and diversion targets. Gather reporting data.
5. Refer clients to the appropriate service providers.
6. Perform quality assurance activities related to auditing client charts and CARES use.
7. Develop solid discharge plans to sustain placements and maintain linkage agreements.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

Please note: Benefits for part-time employees may vary.