Senior Shelter Director, Social Services Leader

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York, Department of Homeless Services, is recruiting one Administrative Director of Social Services M-II to function as a Shelter Director, leading the intake operations for Single Adult, Adult Families and Families with Children, and overseeing bed assignments and program coordination.

The ideal candidate will ensure health, safety and welfare of clients and staff, enforce regulatory requirements, supervise social services, and collaborate with the Community Board to address

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of progressively responsible experience in a large governmental agency or similar organization, including one year at a managerial level.
• Graduate education or professional licensure may substitute for up to three years of experience as described, with constraints.
• All candidates must have a baccalaureate degree and one year of managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety and welfare of DHS clients and staff on-site.
• Monitor facility cleanliness and compliance with applicable regulations and building codes.
• Oversee bed assignments and coordinate transport with Vacancy Control; report census data.
• Supervise social services and develop, monitor and execute independent living plans.
• Lead weekly case conferences and manage external relationships with community groups and the Community Board.
• Manage administrative functions to ensure adherence to policies, leave, overtime, and conduct codes.

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

The City of New York, Department of Homeless Services, is recruiting one Administrative Director of Social Services M-II to function as a Shelter Director, leading the intake operations for Single Adult, Adult Families and Families with Children, and overseeing bed assignments and program coordination.

The ideal candidate will ensure health, safety and welfare of clients and staff, enforce regulatory requirements, supervise social services, and collaborate with the Community Board to address