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Full-time Assistant Program Director opportunity with Unity House of Troy!

Unity House has opened a six-bed Crisis Residence that provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals experiencing psychiatric distress. The program offers short-term stays—up to 28 days—for stabilization and recovery through person-centered, trauma-informed services that help participants prepare for successful transition back into the community.

Join our dedicated team and enjoy consistent daytime hours, a 37.5-hour work week, and excellent benefits, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

+ Supervise medication inventory, related procedures, and documentation to ensure quality control and staff training in medication supervision.

+ Provide oversight and supervision to overnight staff to ensure safety and quality care.

+ Deliver crisis intervention and de-escalation support to participants as needed.

+ Assist with participant admissions and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions.

+ Support the implementation of individualized participant service plans.

+ Establish and maintain systems and procedures for efficient program operation.

+ Manage day-to-day routines, including site maintenance and daily care coordination.

+ Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to address participant needs.

+ Provide accompaniment, advocacy, and support to participants in community and service settings.

+ Participate in a rotating on-call system for after-hours program support.

+ Promote a culture of inclusion, respect, and belonging among staff and participants.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field (required).

+ Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in the mental health field.

+ Supervisory experience preferred.

+ Clean and valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

+ Proficiency with computers and electronic documentation systems.

Why Join Unity House?

At Unity House, we believe in the power of community and compassion. Our multidisciplinary teams work together to empower people to live their best lives by providing support, resources, and hope.

Benefits :

+ Generous time off benefits including 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)

+ 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave

+ 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays

+ Major medical leave

+ Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

+ 403b company contributions begin after one year of employment

+ Student Loan forgiveness program.

+ 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.

+ Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts

Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Join us in making life better for people living with mental illness