Unity House of Troy is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead our Community Housing Assistance Program (CHAP) and Young Adult/MICA Case Management Program. These programs serve high-risk individuals with histories of homelessness, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders, providing client-centered, harm reduction services that support housing stability and recovery.

Sign on bonus may apply

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Permanent Supportive Housing and Young Adult/MICA programs.
• Supervise and mentor program staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Implement and monitor program policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with HUD PSH regulations and funding requirements.
• Monitor program performance, quality assurance, and client outcomes.
• Prepare reports, maintain documentation, and manage program budgets.
• Utilize data systems such as HMIS, AWARDS, or other EHR platforms.
• Serve as liaison between staff, participants, funders, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience working with at-risk populations and individuals with mental illness or co-occurring disorders.
• Supervisory and management experience required.
• Knowledge of HUD/PSH policies preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR/data systems.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required. 

Benefits:

• 13 paid days off in your first year (increasing annually)
• 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidaysMajor medical leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company contributions after one year.
• Additional perks: gym discounts, tuition assistance, cell phone discounts, and 50% off childcare tuition at A Child’s Place

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.