Program Director, Independence Houseand Elm Street Apartments
New Jersey Community Development Corporation
New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) is a multi-faceted community development and social service agency with a mission of inspiring and empowering Paterson area residents with opportunities to transform their lives and communities. Independence House is a transitional living program for youth between the ages of 17-21 who are either homeless or aging-out of foster care. Elm Street Apartments is anaffordable housing program for formerly homeless youth and grandparent guardians of children with disabilities or children in the foster care system
We seek a dynamic individual to serve as program director. The responsibilities include:
- Overseeing all facets of program operations. The overarching program philosophy is that of positive youth development, which helps young people develop independent living skills by drawing on their strengths and positive character attributes.
- Ensuring that the facility and all program components are operated in accordance with the highest standards of program quality and best practices and in strict adherence with state (DCF) licensing regulations.
- Screening potential residents, developing individual service plans, and ensuring that appropriate services are provided.
- Hiring, training ,supervising and evaluating program staff. Conducting new staff orientation and training. Ensuring that all program staff complete required training modules within the allotted time frames.
- Initiating and coordinating the ongoing transitional living plan process (known as Individual Success Plans) for each resident and ensures that all staff are active participants in the required components of this process.
- Serving as the liaison to community-based service providers in areas to include substance abuse prevention, mental health, job training and readiness, and educational services.
- Working closely with the Director of Residential Operations to expand the breadth of resources available to consumers through cultivating community resources and implementing innovative programming.
- Establishing the bi-weekly staff schedule. Reviewing and approving bi-weekly staff time sheets, vacation and holiday requests and submits to the Director of Residential Operations.
- Providing emergency shift coverage during staff shortages, as needed.
Prospective applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in the human services field with at least three years of supervisory experience in management and delivery services to adolescents and young adults, particularly at-risk youth. Master’s Degree is preferred. The successful candidate will have strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Flexibility in work schedule is also essential, along with a valid NJ driver’s license. Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel are required. Attractive salary and benefits package will be provided.
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About New Jersey Community Development Corporation
New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) is a non-profit community development and social service agency located in the City of Paterson with a mission of creating opportunities to transform lives. We employ over 100 individuals performing a wide variety of community development, youth development, educational, supportive housing and social service functions, collectively impacting hundreds of lives each day. To learn more please visit
New Jersey Community Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.