BACKGROUND: St. Francis Friends of the Poor (SFFP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the most vulnerable population in the City by providing housing, medical & psychiatric care, and supportive services to chronically homeless adults living with serious mental illness. As the first permanent supportive housing program in New York City, SFFP was a pioneer in offering a comprehensive approach to the problem of homelessness, combining the security of housing permanency with a range of services including mental and physical health services, as well as social and independent living skills. SFFP’s innovative programming continues to serve as a model for programs throughout the US.
Today, three St. Francis Residences located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan provide permanent, affordable housing coupled with supportive services for almost 300 men and women. Starting from a person-centered approach that is based on respect and compassion for each individual, SFFP offers a comprehensive array of onsite and community-based services and programming that helps tenants regain and maintain their health, reach their personal goals, and live with dignity in the community.
SFFP has recently undergone a reorganization of its program and leadership team to better meet the changing needs of its tenants and help increase the impact of their work by opening new residences. As such, SFFP is seeking to hire a Deputy Executive Director who will directly oversee the newly created Program Manager positions at each of the three residences, an Intake Manager/Social Worker and contracted psychiatrists, medical and other care providers; as well as provide support, guidance and leadership to the Executive Director, Board and the rest of the SFFP team to ensure that SFFP provides exceptional care to the people they serve.
THE POSITION St. Francis Friends of the Poor is seeking a skilled manager, visionary and strategic leader to serve as its new Deputy Executive Director for Programs (DEDP). Reporting to and working closely with the Executive Director, the DEDP is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of our Permanent Supportive Housing program. The DEDP provides mission-based leadership to ensure that our programs effectively meet the needs of tenants and aligns with organizational goals and values. They are responsible for programmatic operations and continuity, ensuring exceptional program delivery, and cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships with local agencies, organizations, and funders.
The Deputy Executive Director for Programs must be highly skilled and a self-starter who shares the Executive Director and Board’s commitment to the organization’s core mission and vision. They should have a strong knowledge of best practices in Permanent Supportive Housing, psychiatric rehabilitation, and related regulatory requirements. They should have a proven ability to foster the growth of an organization, demonstrate significant accomplishments and past successes, be hands-on, a strategic thinker, planner, problem solver, and decision-maker and be comfortable driving change. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are critical. The DEDP must be able to work closely with the Executive Director, the Board, and staff to promote an open, inclusive environment that emphasizes cooperation and teamwork. In addition, the person in this position will be diplomatic, analytical, of the highest integrity, have a good sense of humor and possess sound judgment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Leadership and Organizational Strategy
Program Oversight, Staff Management and Evaluation
QUALIFICATIONS
Projected salary is $150K, commensurate with experience. For more information about St. Francis Friends of the Poor, please visit their website at www.stfrancisfriends.org .
All positions at St. Francis Friends of the Poor are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements
This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape impactful programs that make a real difference in the lives of formerly homeless adults living with serious mental illness. If you are passionate about this cause and have the expertise to drive program excellence, we invite you to apply.
BACKGROUND: St. Francis Friends of the Poor (SFFP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the most vulnerable population in the City by providing housing, medical & psychiatric care, and supportive services to chronically homeless adults living with serious mental illness. As the first permanent supportive housing program in New York City, SFFP was a pioneer in offering a comprehensive approach to the problem of homelessness, combining the security of housing permanency with a range of services including mental and physical health services, as well as social and independent living skills. SFFP’s innovative programming continues to serve as a model for programs throughout the US.
Today, three St. Francis Residences located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan provide permanent, affordable housing coupled with supportive services for almost 300 men and women. Starting from a person-centered approach that is based on respect and…
TO APPLY:
St. Francis Friends of the Poor has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:
Anne McCarthy, Chief Operating Officer
Harris Rand Lusk
260 Madison Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Please put “St. Francis DEDP” in the subject line of your emailed application
TO APPLY:
St. Francis Friends of the Poor has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence…