Program Director - Queens, United States - African American Planning Commission Inc

Description

African American Planning Commission, Inc.
**Program Director
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DHS City Sanctuary Site
The
African American Planning Commission Inc.

(AAPCI) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996, committed to reducing homelessness and addressing the related issues of domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, substance abuse, shortage of affordable housing, and unemployment in the communities in which we live and serve.

To be successful in this, we are building a team of professionals to service individuals and families with complex and chronic care needs to ensure they receive the right care, in the right setting and at the right time.

Join us if you are passionate about making the world a better place by making a difference and impact on the lives of those less fortunate, helping your local communities, and building skills and experience that can last a lifetime.

We're completely committed to building and maintaining a great organizational culture that involves active employees - people looking to give back to the community, wanting to inspire creativity in others and motivating and empowering one another.

Reporting Relationships:
Program Director reports to the Chief Operations Officer and his/her designee.***
What you will do:Under the general supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, Program Directors are expected to perform the following principal duties and responsibilities:

• Exercise overall responsibility for the safe operation and effective results of all program operations at the facility
• Provides continuance oversight of all facility sand program activities
• Ensure shelter maintains its contractual compliance regarding program goals and objectives.
• Meet all performance expectations established for the shelter by AAPCI and Department of Homeless Services and other governing entities
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment for residents and staff while ensuring that residents move towards attainment of independent living, or an appropriate living status beyond AAPCI shelter
• Operate the facility and programs within the approved limits established by the annual budget
• Serve as the primary program liaison to DHS. Collaboratively work with the Director of Operations, Senior Program Leaders and Executive Management to deliver program outcomes
• Work collaboratively with building management to maintain facility conditions, including ongoing monitoring of unit repairs and other requirements issued by DOHMH, DOB, FDNY, HPD, DHS, etc.
• Work alongside the Human Resources Department in 1) Adhering to the HR Policies and Procedures established in the Employee Handbook 2) The selection process in filling vacant positions and 3) Receive guidance in handling employee's performance problems.
• Work alongside the Quality Assurance and Compliance Department in 1) Assuring the shelter remains in compliance with City and State regulations 2) The maintenance of the facility is at a level of excellence that will surpass the requirements of all inspections and 3) Internal trainings/workshops to support professional development
• Maintain the critical binder and ensure all the necessary documents (inspections, fire drills, site schedule, security licenses) are up to date and auditready at all times
• Work collaboratively with food vendors to ensure retrieval of menus and timely deliveries.
• Be responsible for maintaining effective communication and interaction with staff in all areas of the shelter while ensuring the staff receives the necessary training and professional development that will equip them to be successful in their job descriptions
• Foster a positive teamwork environment through mentoring, coaching, and providing feedback to staff based on performance
• Assess program needs and identify potential funding streams to enhance services
• Serve as liaison to local service providers and community leaders to ensure a good relationship with the communit
• Ensure shelter maintains its contractual compliance regarding program goals and objectives
• Ensure prompt responsiveness to incidents, especially Priority 1 incidents.
• Required to followup and submit reasonable accommodations and grievances received by shelter residents
• Work collaboratively with food vendors to ensure menus and timely deliveries occur
• Oversees administrative assistant who may be involved in daily department activities that implement the organization's policies
• Oversees the Administrative Assistant handle of the petty cash funds, required to provide approval for purchases
• Review the petty cash reconciliation spreadsheet for accuracy and approved purchases for submission to Finance Team
• Conduct operation and social service department meetings need to discuss program. improvements and achieve program goals issued by the funder, governing agencies, and AAPCI
• Track, review, and complete payroll for employees assigned at the program location.
• Reviews and submit weekly, biweekly, and monthly intern