Job Posting: Director, Somerville Senior Citizen Housing

Location: Somerville Senior Citizen Housing, Somerville, NJ

Title: Director, Somerville Senior Citizen Housing

Direct Reports:

• Director, Social Services
• Superintendent, Building & Grounds
• Administrative

Position Summary:
The Director of the enterprise functions as the Chief Operating Officer and has overall responsibility for the administrative, financial, social service, and physical plant and grounds operation of the Somerville Senior Citizen Housing Complex. The Director serves as the primary liaison between the SSCH and the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Agency, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Director is appointed by the SSCH Board of Directors and is responsible to the President.

Essential Functions:

1. Responsible for maintaining an efficient and pleasurable atmosphere within the SSCH Complex.
2. Responsible for developing and implementing programmatic and administrative policies and procedures in order to attain SSCH goals and objectives, while maintaining the viability of SSCH Unit’s assets.
3. Supervises direct reports and indirect staff reports, evaluates worker performance and takes appropriate personnel actions.
4. Negotiates contracts for all outside services and vendors (guards, etc.). Monitors and oversees the performance of all contractors.
5. Responsible for administrative management for the facility including cash management, budget preparation and presentation, financial reporting and the retention of third-party auditors, preparation of HUD subsidy vouchers, rental management and tenant re-certification.
6. Responsible for handling tenant problems and complaints with advice, counsel and action in a timely fashion.
7. Works closely with the Selection Committee to select new tenants based on HUD guidelines.
8. Attends Board meetings and provides reports to the Board and/or the President as required.
9. Adheres to the SSCH Code of Ethics and complies with State and Federal health code.
10. Periodically prepares and submits reports to various federal and state government agencies including H.U.D. and New Jersey Mortgage Finance Agency.

Additional Functions/Responsibilities:
Through direct reports, the Director is also responsible for:

1. The overall satisfactory function and condition of the physical plant, buildings and tenant apartments.
2. Snow and ice removal as required.
3. Development and implementation of an emergency services/emergency response action plan for the facility.
4. Developing training programs to comply with safety, regulatory and emergency response requirements.
5. Working closely with the tenants association in planning and providing social activities.
6. Publishing monthly SSCH newsletter.
7. Advising tenants regarding governmental programs designed to aid senior citizens.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Skills in supervising, evaluating and disciplining a staff of professionals and paraprofessionals.
2. Familiarity with community support systems, healthcare and human service resources.
3. Good organizational skills and administrative abilities.
4. Familiarity with managing a large apartment complex.
5. Excellent coaching, counseling and dispute resolution skills.
6. Ability to work well in a multi-task environment while maintaining a strong sense of customer/tenant satisfaction.

Education and Experience:

1. BS/MS in Business Administration or Social Work.
2. At least five years of experience in the patient care giving/administration field, with additional experience in managing a large apartment complex being desirable.
3. A valid NJ State Driver’s License and access to a private vehicle.
4. Certification as a Certified Assisted Housing Manager.
5. Real Estate License.

To Apply, Email JParr32554@aol.com. Applications accepted until November 30. Applications received after that date will be disqualified from consideration.