Director of Specialized Housing
Director of Specialized Housing
Dorchester, MA Behavioral HealthDescription
SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday; 8:30am – 5:00pm, remote work 2 days/week, some on-call coverage as needed
Pays $96,000.00 - $120,000.00 DOE annually (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set)
LOCATION: Church Street, Dorchester
The Director of Specialized Housing is a non-essential position and will work a hybrid schedule including remote work two (2) days/week and some on-call coverage as needed.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Director of Specialized Housing will provide leadership, clinical oversight, overall responsibility for
Pine Street Inn’s Specialized Housing Programs which include: DMH-funded Safe Havens, Veteran’s Housing Programs, the New Chardon program, WISH and Home to Stay, and other specialized housing as developed. The Director will develop a deep knowledge of these programs and will ensure the provision of high-quality housing and services to persons served in these programs. These responsibilities include but are not limited to, oversight of all clinical/operational/budgetary aspects, supervision of staff, implementation of best practices, and meeting all DMH, DVS and other regulatory funding and contractual requirements. The Director will be the primary contact with contracting/funding agencies and treatment partners. The Director develops policies, procedures and trainings for the various programs with the Senior Director of Behavioral Health. The Director will support the agency’s mission and strategic plan in combination with other program departments. This individual will be self-motivated, with solid communication skills and capable of contributing to program development activities. This position requires a great deal of tact, diplomacy and creative problem-solving in order to maintain positive working relationships with the staff, community and neighbors.
Requirements
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
REQUIRED:
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology or related field.
- Independently licensed LICSW/LMHC
- Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle
- Currently certified or have ability to achieve CPR and First Aid certification
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience providing services to adults with mental illness
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience supervising staff and managing programs
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and writing documentation according to DMH licensing standards and VA GPD standards
- Ability to effectively integrate clinical understanding into documentation, including diagnostic and psychopharmalogical information
- Strong commitment to housing first, harm reduction and trauma informed approach
- Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution and crisis management skills
- Demonstrated professional communication and organizational skills
- Ability to take initiative, plan and work independently and as part of a team
- Highly developed professional ethics
- Ability to represent PSI in various forums
- Ability to effectively provide leadership to a culturally, racially and gender diverse team
PREFERRED:
• Experience developing program policies and practices as well as experience in establishing and maintaining excellent external and internal partnerships to meet program goals.
• Training in clinical supervision
• Familiarity with management information systems and/or database programs
• Knowledge of housing management
• Experience working with chronically homeless individuals in housing first programs
• Experience in providing supportive housing
