[Hiring] Regional Director, Supportive Housing @Services for the Underserved

Role Description

At S:US, we are committed to a better New York with housing for all. This position offers a chance to shape services for thousands of people with behavioral and mental challenges. Reporting to the VP, Supportive Housing, the Regional Director will provide leadership, management, and direction to the Program Directors in their management of residential settings and/or other supportive housing programs.

• Provide programmatic leadership.
• Develop clear, measurable program goals, objectives, and workplans that support quality services, safety, and positive outcomes for the people we serve.
• Lead the housing division in providing quality, innovative services.
• Adapt and improve service models and work with S:US staff to identify, develop, and execute new models of care.
• Promote person-centered care that supports dignity.
• Provide clinical, operational, and fiscal leadership to a portfolio of programs.
• Position agency to respond to opportunities for growth.
• Align and update position descriptions and performance plans.
• Apply a broad knowledge of the Behavioral health regulatory world and programs in the management and coaching of Program Directors.
• Problem-solve issues that are complex, unique in nature, and not always reliant on past precedence.
• Ensure that each residence or program is meeting regulatory requirements, modeling best practices, and integrating new tools and initiatives into its work model.
• Manage and coach Program Directors to develop their leadership skills and customize development plans for each individual.
• Distinguish the level of decision-making that Program Directors are to make and empower them without micro-managing.
• Interface with a diverse group of internal and external sources to resolve problems, influence decisions, and provide consultative services.
• Work under limited supervision of the Vice President requiring higher planning and project management skills.
• Manage special projects and all other assignments as determined by the Vice President.
• Represent the agency and programs in a professional manner to funders, consumers, potential consumers, referring agencies, network members, etc.
• Remain current and updated on new regulations, policies, industry trends, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human Services or related discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years of managerial experience in a professional function.
• Leadership capability to manage and coach Program Directors.
• Ability to contribute to and implement work systems for the efficient running of an operation.
• Ability to provide direction and focus on the implementation of new initiatives.

Benefits

• Health and wellness resources.
• Generous PTO.
• Professional development opportunities.

Company Description

S:US is an equal opportunity employer. Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential, and continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, including all other statuses protected by Federal, State, and Local laws.