Founded in 1975, Urban Pathways provides homeless New Yorkers with the services and assistance necessary to become stable develop their ability to live independently and move into housing, ultimately benefiting from the pride and security that comes with having a home. As a data-driven and innovative leader, Urban Pathways ensures that homeless and at-risk New Yorkers have the housing, services and support they need to be self-sufficient.
Ensures that service delivery and operations meet both contractual commitments and the needs of clients in providing a safe, secure, supportive program for the benefit of all clients.
- Ensures that standard operating procedures are followed by all staff, and that all staff receives support and supervision appropriate to their needs.
- Provides on-call coverage to address needs on a twenty-four hour basis.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates client policies, practices and procedures in conjunction with the Director of Social Services.
- Ensures a stable Social Services unit with oversight of program planning, structural organization, staffing, and ensures compliance with all policies, procedures an regulations.
- Oversees, in conjunction with the Director of Social Services, the work of the psychiatrist, wellness coordinator, and the medication room coordinator.
- Serves as the final interviewer of prospective residents (residential programs).
- Recruits, hires, and orients, and supervises and evaluates staff.
- Monitors program fiscal operations, and develops annual budget in consultation with Deputy Director and Finance Department.
- Prepares reports as required by Urban Pathways, funding and regulatory agencies.
- Attends monthly Program Directors’ meetings and other meetings as necessary.
- Assists in the development of proposals and/or contracts with funding or potential funding sources.
- Designs and oversees record keeping systems for employee accrued time, finances, inventory, accounts payable, client banking and client demographics.
- Prepares draft contracts with potential consultants or vendors; initiate contracts for signatures that meet the needs of the program.
Five years experience working with mentally ill/MICA adult population; including supervisory and administrative experience required.
- Familiarity with DHS, OMH, and/or DOHMH regulations highly preferred.
- Sensitivity to the special needs of the mentally ill homeless and MICA populations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good problem solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Strong budget and fiscal skills.
- Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
- Experience with client data program such as AWARDS preferred.
- Valid Driver's License and willingness to drive agency vehicle required.
Urban Pathways offers an attractive benefits package to eligible employees including:
- Generous paid holiday, vacation, sick and personal leave benefits
- Health and Dental Plans
- A 403(b) Tax Sheltered-Annuity Plan
- An employer contribution Defined Contribution Profit Sharing Plan (ERISA 404(c))
- NYS Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Commuter Benefit Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Voluntary Supplemental Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
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