Assistant Program Director : Paul's Place R2

Full Time
New York, NY 10011
Posted
Job description

The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for an Assistant Program Director position.

Paul's Place is a co-located Drop-in Center and Safe Haven located in Manhattan at 114 West 14th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The program provides case management and housing placement services to 70 to 90 people at the Drop-In Center and 24 people at the Safe Haven. We are hiring an APD to oversee both programs in collaboration with the Program Director.


Responsibilities:

On a continuing basis, this position works closely with the Program Director and has the primary responsibility for supervision of designated clinical staff and oversight of the site’s special services programs, including on-site psychiatry. Additionally, this individual is responsible for maintaining good relations with funders and other stakeholders, and developing and maintaining a program culture that is client centered, outcome oriented, and dedicated to continuous quality improvement.
The position requires a thorough understanding of relevant service delivery concepts and structures, including strong knowledge and experience with mental health systems, and the ability to access and negotiate the full range of services aimed to support the chronically homeless population. It also requires strong supervisory and administrative skills and the ability to interface effectively and efficiently with colleagues to ensure quality services and program operations.

Furthermore, it requires good decision-making skills and the ability to identify and facilitate necessary programmatic change. It requires attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, and computer literacy. Finally, the perfect candidate will have an interest in new program development.


  • LCSW
  • Internal candidates within 3 months of completing the LCSW experience requirement may also apply
  • Once the LCSW experience requirement is met, all candidates must attain an LCSW within 6 months
  • Minimum of 4 years post-Masters applicable experience with related populations including supervisory, administrative, and management experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred
Benefits We Offer:
  • Annual Time Off Benefits: 17 days of PTO for new hires, 20 days of PTO after 1 yr of service, 27 days of PTO after 5 yrs of service, 8 Sick days, 2 Mental Health days, 12 paid holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan, Employer contribution and match contribution after 2 years of service
  • Pre-tax savings plan (including Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plan)
  • Transit Subsidy
  • Paid Family Leave; Short-Term Disability insurance
  • Health Savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • CUCS/Janian requires all employees and contractors at all locations to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated by their start date and must provide proof of vaccination status. Exceptions will be made only for those staff who request and present adequate support for a reasonable accommodation as defined by City, State, and Federal Law.

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