Program Director-(Hra) Scatter Site

Comunilife is looking for a Program Director for its HRA Scatter Site Program in the Bronx. The Program Director is responsible for the overall operation of all HRA-HASA Scatter Site Housing Programs, which includes management of staff, overseeing the development and implementation of program enhancements, monitoring and compliance, evaluation of policies and implementing proper procedures for the program. The Program is characterized by a team approach, supervision of clinical staff, time unlimited services, crisis availability, and referral procedures. This position is eligible for Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package. The salary range for this position is up to $93,000 a year.

Essential Duties:

• Oversee the planning and administration of daily operations for all program locations.
• Ensure that clients receive services in accordance with their needs through Comunilife services.
• Assist and participate in the recruitment and retention of staff.
• Prepare correspondence relative to the HIV/AIDS Scatter Site Programs as requested by the Federal, State, City or other funding sources. Responsible for addressing and correcting any and all deficiencies, which may be cited as a result of audits conducted by the funding sources.
• Ensure that Quality Improvement Policies and Procedures are follow as required in treatment and services.
• Oversee the lease renewal process with Assistant Program Directors.
• Provide oversight to Assistant Program Directors to ensure that all program monthly occupancy rates are maintained at 95%.
• Supervise and coordinate the development and implementation of new scatter site units in geographic areas with limited HIV/AIDS supportive housing units and/or in areas with high incidences of HIV/AIDS.
• Ensure that as a practice all HASA referrals are approved and secure housing within a maximum of 30 days.
• Oversee the implementation of staff trainings on an annual basis to increase their qualifications, knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS, mental illness and substance abuse; increase staff sensitivity towards working with and providing services to persons who are living with HIV/AIDS.
• Ensure timely completion of program progress reports including demographic census, services rendered, problems, and plans. Provide oversight in conducting an annual Client Satisfaction Survey and provide surveys to HRA if requested.
• Provide direction to Assistant Program Directors regarding individual client cases such as consumer goals of recovery, rehabilitation, economic independence, stability and community integration. Conduct individual supervision meetings with Assistant Program Directors.
• Meet with the HRA for conferences and planning purposes for better cooperative working agreements. Meet with the Senior Director of Program Administration detailing accomplishments and/or problems of each program.
• Oversee the coordination of HIV/AIDS services with community services such as inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and day treatment, to close gaps in the continuum of services
• Assist the Senior Director of Program Administration or designee with special projects, analyze, research, and prepare reports as required. Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirement(s)Valid NYS LCSW-R, LCSW, LMSW licensure required; five (5) to seven (7) years of administrative experience in successfully supervising the operations of Scatter Site Housing Programs; Five or more years experience in providing direct services related to the treatment and recovery of persons afflicted with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and serious mental illness. Bilingual-Spanish preferred. HIV/AIDS advanced training a plus.