RISE Housing and Support Services is looking for a dedicated, compassionate, self-motivated leader, to direct the daily operations of the ESSHI (Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative) apartments at our Riverview and Dominic Hollow locations. A successful candidate will be able to inspire staff to help our residents manage the life challenges their mental health and/or substance use diagnoses have presented, while maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment.
RISE offers a ESSHI Program Director:
- A rate of $26.71 to $29.38 per hour on a 36-hour workweek
- A generous time off package: in your 1st year, earn up to 3 weeks of vacation time, 3 weeks of combined sick and personal time, enjoy up to 11 holidays, and a day off for your birthday
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and many other benefits
- An opportunity to start a new career in a growing organization that likes to promote from within
- A role that allows you to utilize your leadership talents and the independence to own your role
- A family friendly atmosphere with wellness time, paid lunch hours, and recognition for your hard work and achievements
Overview of Job Responsibilities:
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the ESSHI programs at Dominic Hollow and Riverview in collaboration with the Residential Director
- Providing supportive services and ensuring a safe and supportive environment
- Managing escalated and crisis situations and utilizing community resources as appropriate
- Supervising program staff
- Modeling positive and appropriate behaviors for staff and participants
- Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
To qualify you must have:
- An Associate Degree in human services or a related field and 1+ years of experience working with sensitive populations
- 1+ years of leadership experience
- Other combinations of education and experience will be considered
- An ability to operate independently, think on your feet, and follow your training
- Excellent crisis management and dispute resolution skills
- Strong interpersonal boundaries
- Our shared belief system in areas such as respect, empathy, and inclusion
- Successful completion of RISE background checks, a valid driver’s license and a driving history acceptable to the RISE automobile policy