Assistant Program Director

Assistant Program Director

Residential Apartment Program helping Adults in the Schenectady Community!

The Assistant Program Director – Property Specialist assists the Program Director oversee all operations of the Certified Apartment Program serving adult who have a mental illness.  Responsibilities include supervision of staff, client services, and ensuring the program is following all safety and regulations according to the agency standards.  This position also has the responsibilities of the acquisition and leasing of client apartments from landlords in the community following process for approval.  Ensures that the apartments are kept in good order, repairs needed are complete, and the apartment provides a welcoming, safe and clean home for our clients.  Specific duties include:

• Support clients in developing independent living skills. Provide informal counseling and guidance focused on problem-solving and decision-making. Collaborate with the Program Director and interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized service plans.
• Respond to client crises in accordance with agency protocols; participate in a client after hours on-call rotation to provide crisis intervention and management.
• Provide regular supervision, training, and support to staff members.
• Manage program-related purchases, petty cash, client accounts and ensuring the timely submission of receipts and documentation.
• Maintain an Electronic Case Record for each client on the assigned caseload
• Coordinate acquisition and leasing of apartments in alignment with client needs and regulatory standards.
• Maintain regular and consistent communication with landlords to acquire apartments, lease renewals, repairs, inspections, and concerns. Follow up as needed.  Manage lease processes, renewals, and required documentation in a timely manner.
• Conduct routine apartment walkthroughs and identify maintenance or safety issues. Ensure apartments are safe, furnished, and maintained according to agency and regulatory standards. Track apartment conditions and address recurring issues. Coordinate maintenance, repairs, pest control, cleaning, and apartment turnovers.
• Complete and coordinate monthly quality assurance on all apartments to ensure apartments meet safety requirements compliant with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Provide transportation to clients as needed using agency vehicles; must maintain and follow all driving standards and regulations.
• Mohawk's programs and offices are multi-level with stairs only.  All employees must be able to travel to all levels of the facility in a safe and reasonable time frame. Client services in the community include visits to clients’ apartments which can be on the second and third floors.  Travel between program locations, clients’ apartments, and community-based services.

• Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Skills/Qualifications for the Assistant Program Director include:

1.      Bachelor’s degree in human services with 1 year of exp. in human services; or associate’s degree in human services with 3 years of exp. in human services; or High School Diploma with 5 yyearsof exp. in human services.

2.      Mental health experience preferred.

3.      Supervisory experience preferred.

4.      Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

5.      Valid and insurable NYS driver's license. Must have your own vehicle to use for business purposes.  Agency vehicles are available for client transportation.

Salary and Schedule of the Assistant Program Director: 

• Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
• Salary - $25.26/hour, $52,540/annual equivalent. 40 hours per week.
• Rotating on-call, $150/week on-call stipend.

• Excellent benefits, staff training, generous paid time off, and a 30-minute paid lunch.
• Make A Difference Helping Others in a Workplace Where You Matter
• Supportive work environment.
• Providing A Culture of Caring

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All offers for employment will be contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed background checks.

Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with mental illness achieve stable community living and independence.  Our goal is to provide services and supports that assist individuals living with mental illness to thrive and achieve their full potential for a happy, independent life in the community of their choice.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Sr. Director of Human Resources at 518-836-3980.

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