About the Company:
Housing Solutions of New York (HSNY) is committed to making a difference in solving the housing problem in New York City by transforming lives and creating holistic paths to employment so that individuals and families can secure safe, clean, affordable, and permanent housing. Our Mission? End Homelessness.
About the Role:
The Site Director provides operational, facilities, and budgetary oversight of DHS Contracted Shelters, whose purpose is to help clients in need. Additionally, the Shelter Director monitors the delivery of residential, case management, and community-based services of social services teams he/she/they lead.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor program adherence to all DHS rules and regulations for all clients and NYS OTDA Part 900 Regulations.
- Conduct and document program compliance with all applicable fire, safety, and health standards.
- Under the leadership of the Sr. Director of Shelter, who reports to the Chief Program Officer, monitor the Social Services team in all aspects of service provisions.
- Recruit, hire, and train administrative staff and clinical staff.
- Assure unit (apartment) vacancies are kept to a minimum and filled in a timely manner.
- Assure adherence to all budgetary guidelines in collaboration with supervisor and Chief Financial Officer.
- Identify, evaluate, and establish service linkages with community-based providers.
- Conduct weekly or bi-weekly supervision with all direct reports.
- Enforce DHS/HSNY rules, policies, and guidelines, instructing and training staff on doing the same.
- Participate in the reporting, investigation, and documenting of all significant incidents to HSNY Executive Team members and all appropriate reporting agencies i.e. DHS, ACS, NYPD, etc., as required by all applicable regulations and laws within the timeframe required.
- Must be on call 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to respond to all shelter emergencies and or share on-call responsibilities with the Director of Social Service on a regular schedule.
- Lead all efforts towards improving service delivery and maintenance of staffing levels in a challenging budgetary environment.
- Write reports and maintain statistical data on all aspects of the population served i.e. demographics, medical situations, domestic violence, ACS, SUD, Mental Health, and other related social determinants.
- Prepare for audits and ensure that the program remains in compliance with funders.
- Liaise with Police, Civic Leaders, and local businesses (community relations).
- Create, implement, and monitor the effectiveness of advocacy strategies geared toward securing housing.
- Compile and contribute statistical data for all internal or external entities in support of mandated reporting requirements.
- Respond timely to requests for information from HSNY, DHS, and or any external entity, as required.
- Participate in weekly or bi-weekly supervision and all meetings with Executive Team members.
- Lead weekly all-staff meetings and monthly Community Meetings.
- Mediate conflicts between direct reports and any program staff members, or staff and resident.
- Oversee and liaise with Security Personnel.
- Mediate client conflicts.
- Assure that performance evaluations of direct reports are completed and reviewed annually or after the probationary period for new hires.
- Develop and revise policies and procedures as appropriate.
- Identify and enroll staff in appropriate trainings and conduct in-service training.
- Related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Human Services, or the equivalent: LMSW preferred. Professional certification(s) in CASAC, CRC, Acupuncture Detox Specialist strongly desired, as appropriate
Required Skills:
3-5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in a social services agency required. Experience working with homeless adults and families. Experience supervising social services/human services staff in shelter/mental health/transitional or permanent supportive housing. Experience working with Department of Homeless Services (DHS)
Preferred Skills:
Excellent management, problem-solving, organizational, and counseling skills required. Ability to analyze and evaluate information and develop recommendations. Demonstrated success in planning and implementing program activities within budgetary and time constraints. Employee must possess exceptional written and oral English communications skills; proficiency in written and oral Spanish is preferred. Must be familiar with the DHS/HRA, CARES system. Computer skills are necessary, including familiarity with MSWord and Excel. Must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Pay range and compensation package:
Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
What We Offer:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Generous PTO
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- Employee Referral Program
- Professional Development
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 403b Plan
- 403b Employer Match
- An opportunity to positively impact the lives of the thousands of clients we serve!
Equal Opportunity Statement:
HSNY provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all employees and applicants for employment. HSNY does not discriminate against any individual based on race, creed, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, color, age, national origin, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or self-image, gender appearance, behavior or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, family medical history or request for or receipt of genetic services, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest or conviction history, or any other characteristic or status protected by law in employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, compensation, fringe benefits, staff development and training, promotion or transfer, lay-off or termination, or any other condition of employment. HSNY is committed to fostering diversity at all levels.
Proof of Vaccination is a Job Requirement at HSNY
Job Type:
Full-time
Website:
www.hsofny.org