Regional Deputy Director

Administrative Director of Social Services NM I – Regional Deputy Director

The Homelessness Prevention and Community Support (PCS) within the Homelessness Prevention Administration seeks an Administrative Director of Social Services NM I to function as a Regional Deputy Director, supporting programming for Homelessness Prevention and Community Aftercare Support, including the Homebase programs to keep families and individuals stably housed.

• Respond to and coordinate support for case‑specific requests for homelessness prevention services via HRA systems, emails, and requests from leadership; provide consultation to Homebase and other community programs to ensure quality case‑management practice and that programs meet contractual targets.
• Provide technical assistance to Homebase and other community programs as required; coordinate and develop activities specific to incumbent’s areas of oversight.
• Participate in development of data tracking systems; support and/or facilitate special projects.
• Conduct on‑site and in‑office case reviews, participate in audit activities, attend regular meetings with providers, and conduct announced and unannounced site visits; support application processing, review, approval and tracking of rental assistance programming for families and individuals.
• Assist with comprehensive staff‑training programs and provide ongoing professional development opportunities for external provider staff; conduct presentations, orientations and meetings representing PCS.
• Recommend and support policy and procedure updates in line with agency and funding directives.
• Directly supervise and oversee staff, providing supervision, coaching, and on‑going professional development opportunities for HRA/PCS staff.

• 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 social services; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the first requirement, with the mandatory one‑year administrative or managerial experience as described.

• Ability to take independent responsibility for oversight of tasks and projects, ensuring necessary actions are taken and deadlines met.
• Knowledge of HRA data and welfare management systems (e.g., CARES, CURRENT, PASSPort).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and related systems.
• Experience supervising subordinate staff.
• Ability to assess the impact of policies and procedures and plan proactively.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.

Qualified persons with a disability may be considered under the 55-a Program
—please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter its consideration.

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New York City residency is not required for this position.

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