Bilingual Assistant Director – Adult Clubhouse (Lower East Side)

NYDIS inspires, connects, and equips faith communities to serve our neighbors in times of crisis and suffering, by building pathways to recovery, resilience and social justice. Our vision is world where all people can mitigate or recover from crisis and thrive—with justice, dignity, and the unwavering certainty that they are valued and cared for unconditionally.

Reporting to the Clubhouse Director, the Assistant Clubhouse Director plays a pivotal role responsible for supporting the seamless operations of Clubhouse services under the guidance of the Clubhouse Program Director located in the Lower East Side. This position requires collaboration with clubhouse staff and members to ensure the efficient functioning of the daily activities and demands. The Assistant Clubhouse Director plays a key role in supervising program staff, facilitating employment support, and promoting the Clubhouse philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective equity-based involvement of activities by both staff and members.
• Ensure the development and promotion of employment/education opportunities in the community
• Actively engage in the daily operation of the work order day in the unit.
• Implement and ensure the practice and standard for Clubhouse International accreditation
• Assist in the hiring, orientation, and training of new staff, practicum students, and volunteers
• Support unit staff and team leaders in facilitating clubhouse units
• Support members in reaching employment goals, including resume development, interview preparation, and job searches.
• Conduct outreach and cultivate relationships with community partners and referral sources to recruit new members and increase program awareness and participation.
• Collaborate with staff to develop strategies that promote member involvement, retention, and participation in clubhouse activities and events.
• Represent the organization at community events, outreach activities, and partnership meetings as needed.
• Manage Transitional Employment placements, including relationships with employers.
• Develop and/or assist in the development of reports with Director.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and values of NYDIS
• Commitment to DEIB and documented proficiency in Asian & Latino cultural competency
• Bachelor’s Degree required - advanced degree in a relevant field preferred
• Significant experience in mental health related program management and administration preferred
• Knowledge of relevant best practices, regulations and compliance standards required
• Experience or familiarity with Clubhouse International standards preferred
• Strong executive and direct services leadership and interpersonal skills required
• Exceptional public speaking as well as writing/reporting skills
• Proven ability in budget management and fundraising required
• Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).
• Flexibility in terms of schedule.
• Bilingual required (Cantonese, Mandarin, Taishanese or Spanish preferred)

Salary range, $80,000 to $95,000 commensurate with experience - with excellent benefits.

No Phone Calls: Send Cover Letter, Resume & 3 Professional References to jobs@nydis.org

All qualified candidates should apply; candidates from ethnic and religious minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. NYDIS does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of age, color, creed, culture, gender, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or race.

Bilingual required (Cantonese, Mandarin, Taishanese or Spanish preferred)