Assistant Program Director - Samaritan Daytop Village : Job Details

Assistant Program Director

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Annual Salary: $70,000

Samaritan Daytop Village is a nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.

We serve over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities, and our success depends on those we employ.

Under the general direction of the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director provides administrative and clinical supervision as needed, particularly to multidisciplinary staff involved in case management, housing, and/or community benefits. This role involves managing and monitoring daily operations, ensuring quality and appropriateness of services, coordinating service coverage, providing on-call administration, and managing emergencies. All activities support the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

What You Will Do

• Supervise and monitor the shelter environment to ensure behavioral guidelines are followed, a therapeutic milieu is maintained, and positive interpersonal relationships are fostered.
• Coordinate and implement clinical services for the multidisciplinary case management team.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring policies, procedures, and systems for effective service delivery.
• Provide regular clinical and administrative supervision to staff, document sessions, conduct appraisals, and administer discipline as needed.
• Participate in hiring and termination decisions.
• Identify staff training needs and develop or conduct training to maintain and improve competencies and compliance.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of client treatment records in accordance with regulatory requirements and agency policies.

Who You Will Be

• Associates Degree with 15+ years of experience working with the homeless population, including 10+ years supervising social/human services staff in shelter, transitional, or permanent supportive housing, and experience working with NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or similar city agencies.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to implement and monitor policies and procedures per agency guidelines.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations governing substance abuse treatment programs.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.