Director of Housing Initiatives

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States City of New York Full time
Job Description

The City of New York is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Director of Housing Initiatives in the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). The successful candidate will oversee the division's housing initiatives, specializing in client substance abuse and mental illness history, locating suitable housing initiatives, and assisting the transition of clients into housing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take the lead as a key representative for the Street Homeless Solutions Division, concerning capacity and rehousing.
  • Initiate and conduct administrative planning and projects to improve efficiency.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
  • Report on programmatic issues to maximize division and agency efficiency.
  • Provide administrative direction and strategic guidance regarding the division's capacity and rehousing packages to the programs executive level staff.

Requirements:

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible experience, including one year at the administrative or managerial level in a large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services.
  • Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and the one year of experience at the administrative or management 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.



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