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Assistant Director

$66k to $70k

New York, NY, United StatesPosted Aug 27, 2026

Against the New York City typical range

Job description

Assistant Director – Chelton Loft Clubhouse | Make a Difference. Lead With Purpose. The Fedcap Group is seeking an Assistant Director to support the leadership and daily operation of Chelton Loft Clubhouse, a psychosocial rehabilitation program serving adults living with serious mental illness. Working closely with the Director, you'll help lead a recovery-oriented, member-driven environment based on the Clubhouse Model while supporting staff, program quality, compliance, member engagement, and day-to-day operations.

You'll also serve as Acting Director when the Director is absent. You're a Great Fit If You... Are a strong, people-centered leader who believes in recovery, rehabilitation, dignity, and member choice. Have experience supervising, coaching, developing, and motivating staff. Understand behavioral health, recovery-oriented practices, trauma-informed care, and person-centered services.

Are comfortable working side-by-side with members and staff in a collaborative Clubhouse environment. Have strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Can manage program operations while maintaining quality, compliance, documentation, and safety standards. Are comfortable with strategic planning, program development, quality improvement, and community partnerships.

Can remain calm, professional, and effective when navigating challenging situations. Are willing to participate in evening, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed. Understand the importance of cultural humility, inclusion, and respectful engagement with diverse populations.

What You'll Do

Assist the Director with daily Clubhouse operations and program leadership. Supervise and develop staff, interns, and generalists. Monitor program performance, quality, documentation, and compliance. Support Clubhouse International Standards, regulatory requirements, funder requirements, and accreditation activities. Participate in quality assurance, audits, training, and continuous improvement.

Support members in accessing employment, education, healthcare, housing, benefits, and community resources. Participate in strategic planning, outreach, community partnerships, and program development. Help maintain a safe, clean, welcoming, and compliant Clubhouse environment. Serve as Acting Director during the Director's absence.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in social work, rehabilitation, or related field preferred. Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in behavioral health, psychiatric rehabilitation, Clubhouse services, or a related human-services setting. Knowledge of Clubhouse International Standards. Knowledge of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered practices.

Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic record systems. Flexibility and a genuine commitment to rehabilitation and recovery. Key Areas of Success Leadership & Staff Development | Member Engagement | Clubhouse Operations | Program Quality | Compliance | Recovery-Oriented Practice | Community Partnerships | Strategic Thinking | Safety & Risk Management Compensation: $66,300 – $70,000 annually Equal Opportunity Employer The Fedcap Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you're a collaborative, recovery-oriented leader ready to help create a Clubhouse where members and staff work together to build meaningful futures, we'd like to hear from you.

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