services to people living with HIV/AIDS

BACKGROUND: For nearly twenty years, HELP/PSI has been providing comprehensive services to people living with HIV/AIDS who have a history of chemical dependency and are committed to recovery. Through its unique, innovative and dynamic model, HELP/PSI combines the self-help and peer support principals of the therapeutic community with the healthcare, psychosocial and support services of a healthcare facility. HELP/PSI’s primary focus is to provide the services needed for individuals to achieve sufficient stability to be able to live independently in the community. Primary referral sources include hospitals and the criminal justice system. Initially, the program concept was to provide increasing levels of institution-based care with some residents remaining in the program for the duration of their lives. The organization responded to changes in the AIDS epidemic by tailoring its initial long-term care strategy; graduates from the therapeutic community program provide dramatic evidence that the philosophy works, and has also captured the enthusiastic support of the participants. With a current operating budget of $24 million and five locations in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, HELP/PSI has expanded its mission to include all people with HIV/AIDS through a dedicated team of 245 professionals. As a nimble, responsive agency, HELP/PSI continues to expand services to ensure that more New Yorkers have access to the help they desperately need. Today, programs include Residential Health Care and Drug Treatment, Adult Day Health Care, Medical and Mental Health Services, Education and Recreation, and COBRA Case Management. PRIMARY FUNCTION: The President & CEO will lead a well-respected, innovative organization with a reputation for outstanding quality care and genuine commitment to clients. Working closely with and reporting to the Board of Directors, he/she will lead a strategic planning process to ensure the organization’s continued success and growth. The President & CEO will make certain that HELP/PSI is fiscally sound and continues to deliver the highest quality programs, services and care in a manner that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of clients and their families, donors, staff and the community at large. Resource development from private and public sources will be a priority. QUALIFICATIONS: An advanced degree is required; NYS Nursing Home Administrator credentials are a plus; ideally, a successful leadership role in a not-for-profit direct services organization dedicated to serving people with HIV/AIDS and/or substance abuse issues; genuine passion for the mission of HELP/PSI; experience working effectively with a board of directors; business and financial management skills; able to maximize resources in challenging financial times; experience with government/public funding sources; ability to articulate the mission to a broad range of constituents; successful fundraising experience; proven success building and growing an organization; a commitment to best practices and quality improvement; a team-builder and motivator; a commitment to developing a culturally and ethnically diverse staff; impeccable judgment and integrity; energy, creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit; compassion and a sense of humor. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments. A complete position specification is available upon request. Kindly direct all inquiries to Howe-Lewis; do not contact HELP/PSI.