Successfully launched and managed a 42-bed transitional program, exceeding organizational goals by filling all vacancies within three months
Oversaw multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation and financial sustainability
Led a team of 15+ staff, providing mentorship and guidance that fostered a collaborative, high-performance culture
Developed data-driven program strategies that improved client outcomes and service delivery efficiency
Coordinated with external partners, funders, and stakeholders to expand the program's reach and impact, resulting in a 30% increase in community engagement
Assistant Program Director
ESSHI Transitional Service of New York
02.2016 - 12.2020
Directed daily operations of a supported housing program, ensuring compliance with HUD regulations and managing tenant relationships
Supervised and trained a team of case managers, increasing staff retention and program delivery efficiency
Collaborated with the finance team to prepare budgets and reports, ensuring accurate resource allocation and financial tracking
Led program evaluations and implemented improvements, increasing tenant satisfaction by 25%
Conducted weekly case audits and facilitated staff meetings to maintain high standards of service delivery
Housing Specialist
Samaritan Village
06.2013 - 02.2016
Assist clients in the completion of applications for safe permanent affordable housing and rental subsidy programs
Prepare housing packages (HRA's 2010E Application, General Population Housing Packages, HUD VASH Application Process, HPD Section 8 Process, LINC IV, IV & V, FHEPS etc.) and collaborate with Case Management staff with the preparation of psycho-social applications and assist in the access of any needed documents
Interviews candidates to ensure income, family size, etc., and are suitable for placement
Assists in facilitating OOR processes (registration, inspection, linkage, etc.)
Identified and recruited landlords and brokers to provide suitable and affordable units to meet clients' needs
Researched possible fraud cases by scrutinizing bank statements and reconciling statements with reported income sources
Assistant Program Director/Housing Supervisor at Transitional Service of New YorkAssistant Program Director/Housing Supervisor at Transitional Service of New York