ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York seeks an Administrative Director of Social Services (Civil Service Title M-IV) to function as an Assistant Commissioner within the Department of Homeless Services. This role focuses on overseeing shelter operations and program delivery across NYC’s shelter systems.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and four years of progressively responsible experience in a large governmental or similar organization, with at least one year in an administrative or managerial capacity.

Qualifications

• Requires a baccalaureate degree and four years of progressively responsible experience in a large governmental agency or similar setting, including one year at managerial level.
• Graduate education or license may substitute for up to three years of experience but not for the one year in management described above.
• A master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience; graduate credits may substitute for up to three years; Licensure may substitute for three years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shelter operations for adult, family, and mixed populations to ensure 24/7 coverage across five boroughs.
• Lead administration and management functions within DHS to improve service delivery and outcomes.
• Coordinate with city agencies and nonprofits to re-house clients and provide supportive programming.
• Ensure compliance with civil service requirements and promote equity in service delivery.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Project management

Homeless services experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree substitutions

Job description

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE.

The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to preventing and addressing homelessness. In partnership with other City Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it begins, reduces street homelessness, provide temporary shelter, and connect individuals and families to stable housing-all with a focus on accountability, empathy, and equity.

DHS is committed to continuous improvement and employs innovative strategies to deliver high-quality services that support a swift transition from shelter to self-sufficiency. The agency manages hundreds of facilities and operates with a large team as well as a several billion-dollar budget to meet the diverse needs of New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.

The Division of Shelter Operations oversees the day-to-day operations of the agency’s Single Adult, Adulty Families and Families with Children shelter systems, both directly run and contracted providers. The work done in this Division centers on the re-housing of all shelter populations and the implementation of programming/shelter initiatives. This Division is responsible for making sure that services to the City’s most vulnerable population are delivered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and throughout the five boroughs.

The Department Of Homeless Services (DHS) Is Recruiting For One (1) Administrative Director Of Social Services M-IV To Function As An Assistant Commissioner Who Will

Hours/Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am- 4pm (based 24/7 coverage)

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOC - 10056

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible experience, in a large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services, including one year at the administrative or managerial level; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Graduate education or a license may substitute for up to a maximum of three years of experience in the area of social services, but not for the one year of experience at the administrative or managerial level as described in "1" above, as follows:
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business, child welfare, counseling, economics, education, finance, human resources, labor relations, management, management science, nursing, operations research, organizational behavior, personnel or public administration, political science, psychology, sociology, social work, statistics, and/or urban studies may substitute for two years of experience; and/or
• Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university in the area(s) listed in “2(A)” above for each year of experience up to a maximum of three years; or
• A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) may substitute for three years of experience.

However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year of experience at the administrative or management level as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Previous experience managing and resolving conflict. - Able to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment. - Previous experience working with the homeless.

55a Program

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.

$101,424.00 – $179,721.00