Program Director - Cortelyou Supportive Housing

Reports to: Deputy Director
Location: Flatbush Brooklyn
Hours: Full Time
Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000

Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full
potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults. With programs in 40 locations, BCS
serves more than 20,000 individuals a year.
Program Summary: Cortelyou is a 46 unit supportive housing program located in Flatbush Brooklyn. The
Program specially services young adults 18-25 years old with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness and
have a chronic history of being unhoused. Most of the young adults living at Cortelyou are members of the
LGBTQ+ community. The Program offers a safe environment and supportive services to help our young
adults to move towards long term stability. This Program is under the NY/NY 15 Population C agreement
and funding is being provided through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Responsibilities:
? Responsible for cultivating a safe and affirming living environment for formerly homeless, young adults,
many living with a significant mental illness, and many identifying as part of the LQBTQIA+ community.
? Provide consistent supervision and management for all aspects of high quality program services delivery to
clients from vulnerable populations in accordance with funder and regulatory requirements; best practices;
BCS policies and Core Values; and Code of Conduct for Custodians of People with Special Needs. Serve as
a role model to all stakeholders.
? Oversee the day-to-day operations of supportive housing program including the implementation of all fiscal,
programmatic, and administrative policies and procedures
? Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all clinical operations at program site
? Oversee all expenditures to ensure all budgetary requirements are met and program remains fiscally viable
for the operating year
? Work in close collaboration with property management to navigate all client related issues
? Attend and actively participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual interdisciplinary team meetings
? Provide opportunities for staff to receive on-going training to ensure staff competency
? Conduct internal audits and quality assurance checks to ensure client records remain in compliance at all
times
? Ensure program staffing levels are maintained at all times
? Participate in both internal and external committees and associations

? Complete performance evaluations for all direct reports
? Required to be on call 24 hours a day/seven days a week in case of emergencies
? Ensure compliance with contract performance standards
? Responsible for the completion of all reports as specified by program stakeholders
? Provide supervision to Asst. Director, Admin Asst., and the Peer Specialist to ensure that staff is providing
adequate and supportive case management services to program residents
? Utilize data to track program outcomes and performance.
? Facilitate staff meetings and resident community meetings
? Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and community organizations
? Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
? MSW or equivalent degree, LCSW preferred, with a minimum of five years of experience working in
supportive housing required.
? Proven experience in clinical program implementation with either young adults, formerly homeless, or
LGBTQIA+ community preferred.
? Three years supervision experience required
? Fingerprinting and OMH background check required. Position requires direct face-to face contact with
consumers and the general public on an ongoing basis.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to
individuals with disabilities