ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RAPID REHOUSING - Leake & Watts Services : Job Details

Overview

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not justthrough our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Rapid Rehousing will support the overall development, and programmatic operation of Rapid Rehousing programs at Rising Ground. The Rapid Rehousing programs at Rising Ground serve young adults between the ages of 18 - 24 and seek to prevent homelessness among young people, providing services and support that lead to successful independent living. This role requires an in depth understanding of the issues that impact diverse young adult populations and the barriers they face in finding and maintaining housing. The Assistant Director will provide leadership and oversight to case management and housing staff while ensuring the highest quality of service delivery and supporting a culture of trauma informed care and staff well-being.

What You'll Do

* Assist RRH (rapid rehousing) Director in managing day-to-day operations of the Rapid Rehousing Program

* Assist RRH Director in Overseeing the recruitment and hiring of RRH staff

* Provide effective regular supervision, including on-going professional development, to case managers, housing specialist, employment specialist, and peer advocates

* Assist RRH Director in Assessment of youth for eligibility for the program

* Collaborate with the quality assurance department, to ensure effective efficient service delivery. Support and participates in agency audit preparations and execution.

* Assist the Director in providing fiscal oversight ensuring fiscal sustainability and accountability.

* Reviews and audit case records to ensure both internal and external quality assurance standards.

* Uses data to support decision making

* Ensure youth receive effective case management, mentoring and support to live independently.

* Assist RRH Director in Coordinating finance, data collection and evaluation of program

* Assist RRH Director in Preparing Monthly, Quarterly, & Annual Reports

* Maintain compliance with funding mandates

* Attend NYCCOC meetings, youth sub-committee meetings and Internal agency meetings to represent the program

* Works with RRH Director to develop and evaluate the program

* Conducts presentations as needed and as assigned

* Performs all other program and position duties as delegated

Qualifications

* Master's Degree in relevant field required

* Minimum 5 years' experience working in community-based programs serving youth; experience working to address youth homelessness preferred

* Knowledge of housing options and programs available to youth required

* Experience working with diverse youth populations including runaway and homeless youth

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

* Experience with public speaking, presentations and/or training diverse groups preferred

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

Yes/No

Work Environment:

This position will primarily be based at Rising Ground's Jamaica Queens office 91-14 Merrick Blvd Jamaica NY 11432 with occasional travel to other Rising Ground sites, and field work as needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 35 hours weekly

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday (some evenings or weekends may be needed).

Additional Requirements:

* Authorized to work in the U.S.

* Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week.

* Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Fairness, and Belonging

Rising Ground is comprised of unique and valued individuals who together make the organization effective in assisting the children, adults and families who come to us for support. We believe that only when all employees contribute fully as their true selves can Rising Ground's true strength, vision, and values come to fruition. We recognize the ubiquitous social biases and structures that impact and shape the experiences of all people, including our own staff and people supported. Among the many biases present in our society that shape our personal and professional experiences race, gender, sexual orientation, and gender expression are all factors that can present hurdles. As such, Rising Ground is committed to being an anti-racist and inclusive organization that will actively strive to overcome both systemic and interpersonal biases that perpetuate oppression.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all

employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual's

perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, gender

identity, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or

veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring,

compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

SALARY: $75,000 - $85,000