Shelter Director Of Clinical Services

The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is comprised of 2,000 employees and with an annual operating budget of over $1 billion is one of the largest organizations of its kind committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City. Collaborating with other public agencies and not-for-profit partners, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it occurs, reduce street homelessness, and assist New Yorkers to transition from shelter into appropriate permanent housing. DHS is responsible for management of over 200 facilities, which mainly are individual and family shelters used as overnight residences for over 38,000 adults and children. DHS's portfolio covers approximately 4M square feet.

Job Description

The Department of Homeless Services is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Director of Social Services-MI to serve as the Shelter Director of Clinical Services who will:

• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of DHS clients and staff on-site. Monitor the physical plant to ensure an acceptable level of cleanliness and full compliance with all applicable legal mandates, agency standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the effective management of program capacity; oversee the timely provision of bed assignments for new and returning clients and will work closely with Vacancy Control to coordinate transports and report shelter census and bed availability figures.
• Oversee the provisions of social services and provide direction and support to ensure programmatic goals and objectives are achieved.
• Participate in weekly case conferences with social services staff to address and resolve deficiencies and manage external relationships with community groups and local Community Board to address concerns and promote good relations.
• Oversee the administrative functions of the facility to ensure that staff adhere to City and Agency policies and procedures with respect to time and leave regulations, absence control provisions, overtime allocations and control plans.

Work Location: 400-430 E. 30th Street New York, NY Hours/Schedule: Monday Friday 8am- 4pm (based on 24/7 coverage) Administrative Director Of Soc - 10056

Qualifications

1. 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 2. 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.

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.