Assistant Program Director

BASED IN BROOKLYN

Build a Better Future ...For Yourself As Well As Others

As a leading provider of residential and support services to individuals with special needs, Services for the UnderServed (SUS) provides the resources you need to build on your experience in our supportive environment. Our commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement impacts the lives of our individuals, communities and our employees. Ongoing attention to your development prepares you for success. Your achievements and leadership are rewarded with advancement opportunities.

Among your responsibilities, you will:

Familiarity with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the operation of the residence
Compilation of activity reports related to residential services, program and building activities, as required
All activities related to the securing, furnishing and maintaining acceptable standard for all residential apartments
In the absence of the Program Director, conduct supervisory meetings with all staff and maintain documentation of these meetings
Ensure the development and implementation of all clinical aspects of services provided to consumers of the program
Counsels residents in identifying and resolving social or other problems
Ensure the appropriate reporting, filing and follow-up of incidents involving Mental Health Services clients and/or staff
Development and implementation of individual client service plans in conjunction with program staff, client and other related individuals as indicated
Participates in discharge planning
Provide Crisis Intervention when indicated including on-call coverage and documentation of events as they occur
Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary
Attendance and participation in staff meetings and training as required
Oversee activities of all program staff for quality assurance purposes
Administer Program operational funds including petty cash, recreational and special accounts in the absence of the Program Director
Collection of specified rents and the preparation of related documentation and receipts
Ensures that collected rents are forwarded to the Finance Department and that distribution of client’s funds are timely and accurate
Ensure the inspection of the building and equipment to determine the need and extent of service, equipment required to keep facilities in compliance with regulatory operation and safety requirements
Submit requisition for building and maintenance supplies, machinery, equipment and furniture as indicated
Assigns staff to duties as required, keeping program in compliance with standards of operation
Develop, implement and monitor building fire safety plan
Maintain records of semi-annual and annual, smoke detector service
Maintain monthly sprinkler inspection and fire pump test
Maintain record of monthly and semi-annual Class “J” test
Ensure program compliance with OSHA regulations

The successful candidate will have:

Bachelors Degree in Human Services or related field
Three to five years experience in a Human Services related field plus two years supervisory experience
The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from group of administrators, managers, clients, and the general public
The ability to type 30-40 wpm

The successful candidate will be:

Computer literate, MS/Word & Excel
Bilingual a plus

The successful candidate must:

Be willing to travel - for site visits and meetings throughout Brooklyn and The Bronx.

We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including:

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;

403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability;

Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays.

To apply, please email mshea@susinc.org or fax (212) 633-0483 your cover letter, resume and salary range requirements.

Please reference "Assistant Program Director” on the top of the resume before your name and on the email subject line.

SERVICES FOR THE UNDERSERVED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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