Assistant Program Director Supported Housing

Unity House of Troy, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Program Director to join our Supported Housing team!

Are you an experienced human services professional who enjoys supporting individuals while also helping a program run smoothly? This may be the opportunity for you!

The Assistant Program Director works closely with Program Director to ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the Supported Housing program while maintaining compliance with applicable rules, regulations, oversight agency requirements, and Unity House's mission, vision, and service philosophy.

This position is eligible for hybrid work.
$1200 Sign-on bonus may apply for eligible candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of program services.
• Help ensure program operations and Medicaid billing comply with applicable rules, regulations, and oversight requirements.
• Review and approve clinical and program documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Coordinate and organize the daily functioning of the program.
• Complete intake and discharge processes and ensure appropriate documentation.
• Assist with program reporting, data collection, and data quality.
• Provide supervision and leadership to program staff in the absence of the Program Director.
• Maintain and attend to an assigned caseload as needed.
• Collaborate with staff and other service providers to support positive outcomes for program participants.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, belonging, dignity, and respect.
• Support a positive team environment focused on quality services and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of related experience in the mental health or human services field, preferably working with diverse populations.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred, but not required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Valid and clean NYS driver's license required.
• Reliable transportation/vehicle required.

Benefits:

• Generous time off benefits including 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)
• 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Major medical leave
• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• 403b company contributions begin after one year of employment
• 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.
• Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts

Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Join us in making life better for people living with mental illness