Assistant Program Director
Mohawk Opportunities Inc., Schenectady, NY, United States
Assistant Program Director
Residential Apartment Program helping Adults in the Schenectady Community!
The Assistant Program Director – Property Specialist assists the Program Director in overseeing all operations of the Certified Apartment Program serving adults who have a mental illness. Responsibilities include supervising staff, client services, and ensuring the program follows all safety and regulatory standards according to agency requirements. The position also involves acquisition and leasing of client apartments from community landlords, maintaining apartment condition, and ensuring each apartment provides a welcoming, safe, and clean home for our clients.
Responsibilities
Support clients in developing independent living skills, provide informal counseling and guidance focused on problem‑solving and decision‑making, and collaborate with the Program Director and interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized service plans.
Respond to client crises in accordance with agency protocols and participate in a client after‑hours on‑call rotation for crisis intervention and management.
Provide regular supervision, training, and support to staff members.
Manage program‐related purchases, petty cash, client accounts, and ensure timely submission of receipts and documentation.
Maintain an electronic case record for each client on the assigned caseload.
Coordinate acquisition and leasing of apartments in alignment with client needs and regulatory standards.
Maintain regular communication with landlords for acquisition, lease renewals, repairs, inspections, and concerns; manage lease processes and required documentation in a timely manner.
Conduct routine apartment walkthroughs to identify maintenance or safety issues, ensuring apartments are safe, furnished, and maintained according to agency and regulatory standards, and coordinate maintenance, repairs, pest control, cleaning, and turnovers.
Complete and coordinate monthly quality assurance on all apartments to ensure safety compliance with agency and regulatory requirements.
Provide transportation to clients as needed using agency vehicles and comply with all driving standards and regulations.
Travel between program locations, clients’ apartments, and community‑based services; all employees must be able to travel to all levels of the facility in a safe and reasonable time frame.
Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in human services with 1 year of experience; or associate’s degree in human services with 3 years of experience; or high school diploma with 5 years of experience.
Mental health experience preferred.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
Valid and insurable NYS driver’s license; own vehicle required for business purposes (agency vehicles are available for client transportation).
Salary and Schedule
Monday‑Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Salary – $25.26 per hour, $52,540 annual equivalent (40 hours per week).
Rotating on‑call duty with $150 per week on‑call stipend.
Benefits include excellent benefits, staff training, generous paid time off, and a 30‑minute paid lunch.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All offers for employment will be contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed background checks.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Sr. Director of Human Resources at 518‑836‑3980.
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Residential Apartment Program helping Adults in the Schenectady Community!
The Assistant Program Director – Property Specialist assists the Program Director in overseeing all operations of the Certified Apartment Program serving adults who have a mental illness. Responsibilities include supervising staff, client services, and ensuring the program follows all safety and regulatory standards according to agency requirements. The position also involves acquisition and leasing of client apartments from community landlords, maintaining apartment condition, and ensuring each apartment provides a welcoming, safe, and clean home for our clients.
Responsibilities
Support clients in developing independent living skills, provide informal counseling and guidance focused on problem‑solving and decision‑making, and collaborate with the Program Director and interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized service plans.
Respond to client crises in accordance with agency protocols and participate in a client after‑hours on‑call rotation for crisis intervention and management.
Provide regular supervision, training, and support to staff members.
Manage program‐related purchases, petty cash, client accounts, and ensure timely submission of receipts and documentation.
Maintain an electronic case record for each client on the assigned caseload.
Coordinate acquisition and leasing of apartments in alignment with client needs and regulatory standards.
Maintain regular communication with landlords for acquisition, lease renewals, repairs, inspections, and concerns; manage lease processes and required documentation in a timely manner.
Conduct routine apartment walkthroughs to identify maintenance or safety issues, ensuring apartments are safe, furnished, and maintained according to agency and regulatory standards, and coordinate maintenance, repairs, pest control, cleaning, and turnovers.
Complete and coordinate monthly quality assurance on all apartments to ensure safety compliance with agency and regulatory requirements.
Provide transportation to clients as needed using agency vehicles and comply with all driving standards and regulations.
Travel between program locations, clients’ apartments, and community‑based services; all employees must be able to travel to all levels of the facility in a safe and reasonable time frame.
Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in human services with 1 year of experience; or associate’s degree in human services with 3 years of experience; or high school diploma with 5 years of experience.
Mental health experience preferred.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
Valid and insurable NYS driver’s license; own vehicle required for business purposes (agency vehicles are available for client transportation).
Salary and Schedule
Monday‑Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Salary – $25.26 per hour, $52,540 annual equivalent (40 hours per week).
Rotating on‑call duty with $150 per week on‑call stipend.
Benefits include excellent benefits, staff training, generous paid time off, and a 30‑minute paid lunch.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All offers for employment will be contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed background checks.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Sr. Director of Human Resources at 518‑836‑3980.
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