Program Director

The Bridge’s mission is to change lives, by offering help, hope, and opportunity to the most vulnerable in our community. We offer a comprehensive range of evidence-based rehabilitative services, including mental health and substance abuse treatment, housing, vocational training and job placement, healthcare, education, and creative arts therapies.

Essential Position Functions:

• Responsible for the safe operation of 66 unit low-income housing program, consisting of 50 adults with diagnosed serious mental illness, and 16 families from the community.  Available on call 24/7.
• Responsible for supervision of staff, and developing an environment that recognizes the effects of trauma on behavior.
• Ability to motivate staff to use CPI and verbal de-escalation skills to manage crises.
• Ensure that services are client-determined and driven.  Oversee the development and execution of on-site programming.
• Ensure the program is prepared for successful OMH and LITC audits and reviews.
• Responsible for all required reporting.
• Attend meetings as requested and willing to work nights and or weekends as needed.
• Other duties as required
   

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Master’s preferred, or Bachelor’s and 3+ years supervising staff in supportive housing.
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written; knowledge of AWARDS; commitment to trauma-informed services and experience with adults with SPMI and co-occurring disorders.
• A clear understanding of OMH Supported Housing Guidelines and experience with successful LITC management.
• Excellent time management skills; stress resistant, flexible; interpersonal and communication skills; team player; open to feedback; creative; organizational skills; willingness to perform CPR/First Aid/AED/CPI/Naloxone.
• Preferred experience with mental health and substance abuse, and significant experience with crisis intervention and managing trauma-triggered behaviors.
• Strong Motivational Interviewing skills and commitment to wellness-based programming. 

The Bridge Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer