Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Director of Program - Justice WorksReport to: VP of Transitional Supportive Housing Status: Full-Time with Benefits Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000Work Schedule: On Site Schedule: Monday - Friday, Tentatively 9AM-5PM Office Location: Brooklyn, NY 11208 Organization Overview:HousingPlus is a value driven nonprofit organization focused on assisting women in building community and transforming their lives. HousingPlus is actively seeking to provide support, training and opportunities that foster growth and well-being for its staff as well as the women we serve.The mission of HousingPlus is to provide permanent, affordable housing and comprehensive services to women, including women with children, and gender expansive people to support them in overcoming poverty, homelessness, addiction, trauma and the effects of incarceration, in order to build lives of stability, and to define and realize goals for themselves and their families. Since its beginning in 2002, HousingPlus has worked to address the lack of housing and services for women who have historically been underserved and marginalized, especially women impacted by the criminal justice system, and for the past 10 years, also female Veterans. Over the next three years, HousingPlus’ programs will continue to grow, along with its commitment to serving vulnerable populations. Please consider joining a team committed to building brighter futures for all!Please visit our website for more information regarding our organization www.housingplusnyc.org.Please do not call or email HousingPlus regarding the status of your application.Position Summary: The Director of Program -Justice Works oversees project and program operations and supervision for an innovative transitional housing consortium for women and gender expansive people who have been involved in the criminal legal system and are homelessness or unstably housed. Justice Works, formerly known as SHERO, supplements diversion opportunities for participants by providing transitional housing and supportive services in the community. The program is funded by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ).HousingPlus is the lead contract holder for Justice Works, providing administrative oversight of the consortium’s efforts with subcontracted partners, as well as directly providing a large portion of the transitional housing units. The Director will be responsible for:Responsibilities:Directly supervising the Justice Works administrative team, including an intake specialist, a program analyst, and two housing specialists. Providing comprehensive and supportive supervision of project staff. Orient, supervise, record keep, evaluate staff, and ensure they receive adequate training appropriate to their responsibilities. Providing continuous quality improvement related to the project’s referral and admission processes, procedures, transitional housing services, and housing specialist operations. Coordinating and facilitating all project-related activities, including regular meetings of the Justice Works members, referring agency partners, funders and other project stakeholders; consortium training; and stakeholder outreach. Developing policies and procedures that support the ongoing work and expansion of the project. Prepare reporting, as required by funding and regulatory agencies. Assisting in the development of proposals and/or contracts with funders or potential funding sources that support the existing program as well as growth and expansion of the program. Maintaining and promoting multi-agency and external partner relationships, including representing the project externally. Facilitating regular stakeholder meetings with other Justice Works consortium members, and city agencies such as NYC DOCS and MOCJ.Preparing and completing weekly and monthly reports for the City regarding the program participants served by the organizations in the Justice Works Consortium.Meeting and collaborating with the City funders regularly, including resolution of new or ongoing challenges of the project. Recruiting and hiring program staff in coordination with Human Resources. As a leader in the Transitional Housing Department, collaborate with fellow program directors who run other transitional housing programs such as Rapid Rehousing.Other duties as assigned. RequirementsRequired Skills/Abilities: Excellent project management and program operations experience, problem-solving skills, and strong ability to manage a complex project with multiple collaborating partnerships. Deep commitment to and knowledge of housing first, harm reduction, and trauma informed care. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experienced in communicating effectively across a wide spectrum of collaborators. Knowledge of budgets, contracts, and compliance requirements. Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills required; experience with online case management systems preferred. Knowledge of AWARDS Ability to work well in fast-paced environment Education and Experience:A 4-year college degree is required for this position. A Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, or equivalent degree is preferred. Doctoral degrees are welcome. 5+ years of experience working with individuals with justice system involvement and/or related professional experience in homelessness, behavioral health, or supportive housing services. Relevant personal experience is a plus. 5+ years in a supervisory role, providing high quality, strengths-based staff supervision on a consistent basis, with a focus on continuous team building and professional development. Physical Requirements: ● Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.● Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Benefits● Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits ● 403B Matching ● Supplemental Insurance● Paid Time Off Program● Employment Assistance Program (EAP) ● Access to discounted entertainment benefits
