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Odyssey House · 1 day ago

Community Housing Program Director

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$70K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

Odyssey House is a nonprofit organization providing innovative services to individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. The Community Housing Program Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation and coordination of a 17-unit transitional housing program for individuals who are justice-involved, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.

Addiction TreatmentHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMental HealthProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the transitional housing program, including staff supervision, resident services, and facility management

Develop, implement, and continuously improve program policies, procedures, and protocols in alignment with best practices for reentry and supportive housing

Ensure that program services are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and promote equity and dignity

Monitor program performance and implement quality improvement strategies based on data and resident feedback

Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff, including case managers, housing coordinators, and support staff

Provide regular supervision, coaching, and professional development opportunities

Foster a collaborative, supportive, and accountable team culture

Oversee the development and implementation of individualized service plans in collaboration with case management staff

Ensure the program provides access to wraparound services such as behavioral health, employment assistance, legal aid, and life skills development

Advocate for residents’ needs and work to reduce barriers to housing stability and community reintegration

Ensure compliance with all contracts, grants, licensing, and legal requirements related to transitional housing and justice-involved populations

Prepare and submit reports to funders, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders as required

Maintain accurate documentation and data in accordance with agency and funder requirements

Build and maintain relationships with criminal justice agencies, housing providers, behavioral health services, and other community partners

Represent the program in community meetings, reentry coalitions, and public forums

Collaborate with referral sources and partners to ensure seamless service delivery and referral processes

On-call responsibilities as needed to support 24/7 program operations

Requires the ability to respond to crises and handle challenging situations with professionalism and compassion

Must be able to work a flexible schedule

Qualification

Social WorkHuman Services ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceTrauma-Informed CareCriminal Justice KnowledgeReentry Programs ExperienceHousing First ModelLeadership SkillsBilingual (English/Spanish)Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills