EXECUTIVE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

Executive Deputy CommissionerUnder the executive direction of the HRA Chief Program Officer, with a very high degree of discretion for independent judgment and decision making, the Executive Deputy Commissioner of Supportive Programs and Initiatives (SPI) is responsible for the overall administration and direction of the operations for the five major programs within SPI (HEAP, FFNYC, IDNYC, OBS, CBIC), as well as the Pre-Release Benefits Initiative, ensuring the established Agency goals and objectives are met efficiently and in a timely manner.Supportive Programs and Initiatives (SPI) is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Director of Social Services M-VI, to function as an Executive Deputy Commissioner, who will:Administer, plan, and direct the activities of all the programs under the SPI umbrella and is responsible for the management of nearly 340 staff serving more than 1 million New Yorkers across the five boroughs.Provide strategic leadership/guidance to the Deputy Commissioner for IDNYC, HEAP and FFNYC and the Executive Director for OBS and CBIC.Oversee the negotiation of roles and responsibilities for SPI programs, the determination of work scope and/or program design, budget allocations and contractual requirements, identification of resources/procurement, and the planning/implementation of high-level cross-agency projects.Manage and develop policies and legislative proposals related to the provision of services by the SPI programs and procedural protocols within this division and collaborate with all parties in decision-making processes to put such proposals into effect.Be accountable for the analysis; oversight monitoring and evaluation of existing SPI programs and policies to determine the program's operational and fiscal effectiveness, ensure the implementation of new policies and procedures designed to maximize the number of eligible recipients while achieving greater cost effectiveness and savings.Collaborate with various public, private and community agencies concerned with the activities of the assigned programs; interpret provisions of legislation, rules, policy and procedures for the key aspects of the SPI programs to these agencies.Represent the Administrator/Commissioner, or Chief Program Officer before the City Council or other legislative bodies and in discussions with State and Federal agencies in areas of mutual concerns.Plan, develop, and enforce implementation of innovative procedures to ensure adherence to quality standards in order to reduce fiscal risk to the city.Direct management audits of operating routines, methods and processes in SPI programs and initiatives; check on adherence to and effectiveness of new methods and procedures; and ensure continuing administrative studies of all levels of management procedures and systems.Coordinate with external partners including the NEC and DOCCS and integrate the activities of internal divisions including the Family Independence Administration, Office of Community Outreach, Office of Performance Management and Data Analytics, Office of Research and Program Innovation, to ensure the successful operation of the Pre-Release pilot program in assisting individuals who are leaving state prison facilities to apply for Cash Assistance and SNAP benefits prior to their discharge; oversee the implementation of a strategic plan to expand this pilot, incorporate other benefit assistance for formerly incarcerated individuals over time and measure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the program.Hours/Shift: 8:30AM 5:30PM ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOC - 10056The 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.