What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR position at NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development?
APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES CIVIL SERVICE TITLE, OR PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9, OR IMMEDIATELY REACHABLE ON EXAM # 1121
Under the administrative direction of the Executive Director, Prevention and Community Support, with latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the incumbent is responsible for the administration and daily operations of the PCS unit and the Homebase program. The Director will collaborate with many homelessness prevention partners that provide comprehensive programs to avoid shelter entry and reentry, combat the many drivers of homelessness and keep families and individuals stably housed within their community.
The Homelessness Prevention Administration/Prevention and Community Support is recruiting for
one (1) Administrative Director of Social Services (NM1) to function as The Regional Deputy Director
Who Will
key to the City's overall strategy with government, private and community supports for families and
individuals to avoid shelter entry and have stable and permanent housing in the community.
staff professional development. Sets standard of skill and activity for unit staff roles and ensures
involvement in professional development activities. Identify areas of need/improvement and initiate
creative strategies to enhance staff capacity and commitment to a high standard of performance
including a comprehensive approach to review inquiries, questions and concerns to ensure thorough
response and follow through. Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates (e.g. work
assignments, consultation, etc.); actively works to promote and recognize performance. Responsible
for personnel and business resource management.
programming, determining provider training needs and develop training curriculum to ensure
program goals are met.
Programs, the City and State Emergency Housing Voucher program.
manage outreach and collaboration, as well as presenting the agency's work and viewpoints to
service providers, sister agencies, funders, and managing special projects within the unit.
Participate in development of long-term goals, objectives, and priorities. Create project plans to
implement new initiatives including short-term objectives and priorities and reflect appropriate
inclusion of effectiveness and efficiency standards/guidelines.
and procedures, thus ensuring that programs operate in accordance with the goals of the Agency.
Ensure that programs have data applications that capture program statistics for reporting and to
advance the delivery of service. Advise process to establish quality improvement performance
measures and develop other related policy and procedural memorandums.
(i.e., legal providers, ACS, DYCD). Facilitates structural updates to ensure unit can accommodate
new elements of PCS operations.
cross divisional partners, HRA leadership, etc.). Manage coordination of internal systems, IQ, etc.
and monitor unit staff follow up and management of inquiries via reports and general oversight.
Work Location: 4 WTC, NY, NY
Minimum Qualifications
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Under the administrative direction of the Executive Director, Prevention and Community Support, with latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the incumbent is responsible for the administration and daily operations of the PCS unit and the Homebase program. The Director will collaborate with many homelessness prevention partners that provide comprehensive programs to avoid shelter entry and reentry, combat the many drivers of homelessness and keep families and individuals stably housed within their community.
The Homelessness Prevention Administration/Prevention and Community Support is recruiting for
one (1) Administrative Director of Social Services (NM1) to function as The Regional Deputy Director
Who Will
- Support project management and implementation plans in homelessness prevention programming
key to the City's overall strategy with government, private and community supports for families and
individuals to avoid shelter entry and have stable and permanent housing in the community.
- Direct and manage the Prevention and Community Support team. Monitor unit vacancies and
staff professional development. Sets standard of skill and activity for unit staff roles and ensures
involvement in professional development activities. Identify areas of need/improvement and initiate
creative strategies to enhance staff capacity and commitment to a high standard of performance
including a comprehensive approach to review inquiries, questions and concerns to ensure thorough
response and follow through. Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates (e.g. work
assignments, consultation, etc.); actively works to promote and recognize performance. Responsible
for personnel and business resource management.
- Oversee non-profit contracted providers devoted to developing, implementing and operationalizing
programming, determining provider training needs and develop training curriculum to ensure
program goals are met.
- Oversee the unit's administrative responsibilities in the coordination of rental assistance programs
Programs, the City and State Emergency Housing Voucher program.
- Consult regularly with the Executive Director and provides input in formulation of new initiatives
manage outreach and collaboration, as well as presenting the agency's work and viewpoints to
service providers, sister agencies, funders, and managing special projects within the unit.
Participate in development of long-term goals, objectives, and priorities. Create project plans to
implement new initiatives including short-term objectives and priorities and reflect appropriate
inclusion of effectiveness and efficiency standards/guidelines.
- Manage quality assurance, monitoring, and evaluation activities of Homebase contracts with
and procedures, thus ensuring that programs operate in accordance with the goals of the Agency.
Ensure that programs have data applications that capture program statistics for reporting and to
advance the delivery of service. Advise process to establish quality improvement performance
measures and develop other related policy and procedural memorandums.
- Coordinate new areas of activity and responsibility for the PCS unit, for example, expansion of
(i.e., legal providers, ACS, DYCD). Facilitates structural updates to ensure unit can accommodate
new elements of PCS operations.
- Ensure that client and constituent inquiries are appropriately and timely addressed (via the
cross divisional partners, HRA leadership, etc.). Manage coordination of internal systems, IQ, etc.
and monitor unit staff follow up and management of inquiries via reports and general oversight.
- Assess effectiveness of unit procedures and implements adjustments and new systems as needed.
Work Location: 4 WTC, NY, NY
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible experience, including one year at the administrative or managerial level in a large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and the one year of experience at the administrative or management level as described in "1" above.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for oversight of tasks and projects to ensure necessary actions are taken and deadlines are met. - Knowledge of HRA data and welfare management systems and various systems such as CARES, CURRENT, PASSPort. - Advanced proficiency and knowledge of and other systems Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. - Experience with supervision of subordinate staff. - Ability to assess impact of policies and procedures and plan proactively. - Strong writing and analytical skills.
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Salary : $66,067 - $71,246
