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Comunilife Program Director-(HRA) Dona Rosita I in Bronx, New York
Program Director-(HRA) Dona Rosita I
Job Details
Job Location
Bronx, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$75,770.06 - $80,000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Management
Description
The Program Director is responsible for the overall operation of Dona Rosita House, 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. The Program Director is on call 24/7. This position is eligible for Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement employer contributions after 2 years, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
Essential Duties:
Plans and administer daily operation of the program
Responsible for staff program assignments and supervision of program activities to ensure that clients receive services in accordance with their needs
Assist and participate in the recruitment and retention of staff
Responsible for enforcing policies and procedures in compliance with Federal, State and City Laws, rules and regulations
Ensure that Quality Improvement Policies and Procedures are follow as required
- Review and accept new and renewal leases or assignment of leases from other contractors
- Provide oversight to ensure that a minimum program monthly occupancy rate of 95% is maintained
Ensure program compliance with contract requirements
Review and approve placement of all HASA referrals within a maximum of 30 days
Review and approve same day HASA referral for intake
Provide and maintain records of staff trainings on an annual basis to increase their knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS, mental illness and substance abuse and to increase staff sensitivity towards working with and providing services to persons who are living with HIV/AIDS.
Provide oversight in maintaining and securing individual files and records to ensure that files are kept complete, current, and readily identifiable from other Comunilife programs. Ensure that all client records are maintained by Comunilife for a minimum of seven (7) years after the expiration of the contract.
Maintain all documents necessary for a quality assurance review by Comunilife or HRA
Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and/or yearly reports as requested by Comunilife and/or HRA. 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
Ensure policies, principles, and procedures are in agreement with the HRA program requirements, guidelines, regulations and directives
Lead team organizational and service planning meetings, provide direction to staff regarding individual cases, conduct side-by-side contacts with staff, and regularly conduct individual supervision meetings
Meet on a regular basis with the HRA staff for conferences and planning purposes for better cooperative working agreements. Meet with Director of Congregate Housing detailing accomplishments and/or problems of the Program. Maintain contact with various community program administrators, public officials to discuss and at times negotiate cooperative working agreements
Provide oversight for consumer goals of recovery, rehabilitation, economic independence, stability and community integration.
Oversee the coordination of HIV/AIDS services with other community services such as inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and day treatment, and design services to close gaps in the continuum of services
Design and implement a comprehensive program evaluation. Evaluate/review employees’ annual job performance.
Prepare any and all correspondence relative to Dona Rosita House 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.
Assist the Vice President of Programs or designee with special projects, analyze, research, and prepare reports as required.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirement(s)
A Masters Degree in social work, public health, health administration, or related field; and three(3) to five (5) years of administrative and supervisory experience operating Scatter Site Housing Program(s); or Bachelors Degree in social work, public health, health administration, or related field; and five(5) to seven (7) years of administrative and supervisory experience operating Scatter Site Housing Program(s). 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.
Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.