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Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of building supportive communities where people achieve dignity and independence, renewing their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $140 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City.

Title:           Senior Director
Location:   Bedford Green House Phase I and Phase II
Salary:       $130,000 per year

Program Overview:

Bedford Green House is a new state-of-the-art supportive/affordable housing complex providing homes and services to more than 300 New Yorkers.  Phase I is a building designed to LEED Gold Standards, consisting of 116 units. Phase II consists of 116 units. Bedford Green House provides onsite social services including primary care for adults and families and women’s health services, family reunification services, case management services, occupational therapy, and more. Funded in part by the NYC Dept. of Health and Hygiene and Human Resources Administration, Bedford Green House supports and encourages a healthy lifestyle with an abundance of resources for the community at large. Phase I features sustainable landscaped green roof, rooftop greenhouse, aquaponics growing system, horticultural therapy classes with year-round gardening, planned healthy cooking workshops, community playground, and community room with recreational equipment. Phase II features access to the above including a library learning center, gym, and a medical clinic.

Overall Responsibilities:

The Senior Director is responsible for guiding and directing staff in providing a safe and supportive residence for tenants, engaging the tenants to get needed services, and benefits in order to meet their obligations, stabilize their health, and when possible, encouraging and supporting tenants to find permanent housing when they no longer require supportive services.   The Senior Director will oversee the day-to-day operations of Phase I and Phase II buildings, 24-hour staff, and maintenance staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties of the Senior Director include but are not limited to the following activities: 

*Available to respond to emergencies on a 24/7/365 basis, on-call.

• Work with Vice President of Program and staff to develop and implement the strategic plan
• Ensure compliance with funding sources including HASA, DOHMH, HRA, HPD and ESSHI.
• Manage the day to day operations and activities with respect to tenants’ services, the physical plant, building safety and security.
• Provides direct and indirect supervision to all staff as well as managements of all human resources issues such as hiring, disciplining, training, and developing staff as needed.
• In conjunction with Property Management oversees the business office including rentals and rent collection
• Monitor unit vacancies within Phase I and Phase II and work with Property Management on filling them in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Directors of Phase I and Phase II to ensure the appropriate level and quality of services are being offered to the tenants
• Evaluate programmatic needs and service delivery within the supportive housing programs and develop enhancements and services as they relate to consumers’ recovery and self-sufficiency.
• Meets regularly with all tenants to counsel/instruct them on building issues, especially safety matters
• Meets with individual tenants, as needed, to resolve issues and or conflicts with building staff or services
• Managements of all aspects of the budget and ensures that the building is in compliance with city and state regulations and reporting requirements
• Ensures timely completion of statistical and reporting requirements
• Builds and maintains strong connections with both local and state service providers
• Handles community relations activities which includes maintaining a positive relationship with neighboring community organizations and overseeing the creation of partnerships with community-based service providers.
• Facilitate weekly team meetings with the interdisciplinary team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• LMSW or LCSW required
• 4 years of experience working with individuals with substance use and mental health issues; and working directly with families
• 4 years of required managerial or supervisory experience
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong leadership skills, including outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Understanding of finances, systems and human resources, especially as it impacts programs
• Demonstrated capacity for project management
• Ability to work well in a highly pressured environment
• Ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff
• Sensitivity to community issues and needs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; and knowledge of case management software
• Bilingual or multilingual a plus

Project Renewal is an equal opportunity employer.  Its long-standing policy has been to embrace the equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender (see separately issued Gender Discrimination policy for more detail), physical or mental disability, age (18 and over), military status, arrest record, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.