DEPUTY SHIFT DIRECTOR - EVENING
DEPT. OF HOMELESS SERVICES
Full-Time
Location: MANHATTAN
Exam May Be Required
Department: Managerial
Salary Range: $64,142.00 – $192,151.00
Job Description
APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE OR BE REACHABLE WITH THE SCORE OF 100 ON THE OPEN COMPETITIVE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES EXAM (# 1121).
The Department of Homeless Services is comprised of 2,000 employees and has an annual operating budget of over $1 billion. DHS is one of the largest organizations 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 in transitioning from shelter to appropriate permanent housing.
HERO is the sole 24/7 DHS organizational unit that identifies and secures shelter for families and single adults who apply for emergency housing assistance. HERO is composed of seven sections: Placement, Transfers and Transportation, Vacancy Control for Families with Children and Single Adults, Data & Systems, Strategic Initiatives, Care Day Certification, and Portfolio Management.
The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Director of Social Services M-1 to serve as the Deputy Shift Director Evening who will:
- Foster high-level organizational skills and problem-solving abilities in vacancy control and shelter placements.
- Supervise and monitor the process of identifying conditional and late-arrival families at intake to appropriately match them to available shelter units. This involves utilizing a combination of CARES automated reports, emails, and verbal communications with Providers and Intake staff.
- Be responsible for supervising, training, and monitoring staff, preparing, and distributing work activities as needed, and ensuring adequate coverage of the unit.
- Analyze objectives for the candidate's shift and HERO, formulate corrective actions with the HERO Management Team when necessary, and hold conferences with staff to brief them on any changes.
Hours/Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 4PM-12AM
Minimum Qualifications
- 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; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year of experience at the administrative or management level as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
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.
Job ID: 640673
Title code: 1005C
Civil service title: ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOC
Title classification: Competitive-1
Business title: DEPUTY SHIFT DIRECTOR - EVENING
Experience Level: Manager
Job level: 00
Number of positions: 1
Work location: 260 Eleventh Ave., N.Y.
Category: Social Services
