Program Director - Cortelyou Supportive Housing

Reports to: Deputy Director

Location: Flatbush Brooklyn

Hours: Full Time

Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000


Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full

potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults. With programs in 40 locations, BCS

serves more than 20,000 individuals a year.

Program Summary: Cortelyou is a 46 unit supportive housing program located in Flatbush Brooklyn. The

Program specially services young adults 18-25 years old with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness and

have a chronic history of being unhoused. Most of the young adults living at Cortelyou are members of the

LGBTQ+ community. The Program offers a safe environment and supportive services to help our young

adults to move towards long term stability. This Program is under the NY/NY 15 Population C agreement

and funding is being provided through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Responsibilities:

? Responsible for cultivating a safe and affirming living environment for formerly homeless, young adults,

many living with a significant mental illness, and many identifying as part of the LQBTQIA+ community.

? Provide consistent supervision and management for all aspects of high quality program services delivery to

clients from vulnerable populations in accordance with funder and regulatory requirements; best practices;

BCS policies and Core Values; and Code of Conduct for Custodians of People with Special Needs. Serve as

a role model to all stakeholders.

? Oversee the day-to-day operations of supportive housing program including the implementation of all fiscal,

programmatic, and administrative policies and procedures

? Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all clinical operations at program site

? Oversee all expenditures to ensure all budgetary requirements are met and program remains fiscally viable

for the operating year

? Work in close collaboration with property management to navigate all client related issues

? Attend and actively participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual interdisciplinary team meetings

? Provide opportunities for staff to receive on-going training to ensure staff competency

? Conduct internal audits and quality assurance checks to ensure client records remain in compliance at all

times

? Ensure program staffing levels are maintained at all times

? Participate in both internal and external committees and associations

? Complete performance evaluations for all direct reports

? Required to be on call 24 hours a day/seven days a week in case of emergencies

? Ensure compliance with contract performance standards

? Responsible for the completion of all reports as specified by program stakeholders

? Provide supervision to Asst. Director, Admin Asst., and the Peer Specialist to ensure that staff is providing

adequate and supportive case management services to program residents

? Utilize data to track program outcomes and performance.

? Facilitate staff meetings and resident community meetings

? Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and community organizations

? Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

? MSW or equivalent degree, LCSW preferred, with a minimum of five years of experience working in

supportive housing required.

? Proven experience in clinical program implementation with either young adults, formerly homeless, or

LGBTQIA+ community preferred.

? Three years supervision experience required

? Fingerprinting and OMH background check required. Position requires direct face-to face contact with

consumers and the general public on an ongoing basis.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to

individuals with disabilities