HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, EMERGENCY HOUSING
HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, New York, New York, us, 10261
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, EMERGENCY HOUSING
HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Full-Time
Location:
MANHATTAN
Exam May Be Required
Department:
Hasa Hiv/Aids Svcs Admin-NM
Salary Range:
$92,283.00 – $124,080.00 Job Description The HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) is the most comprehensive program of its kind in the country, helping New Yorkers living with HIV or AIDS live healthier and more independent lives. We assist with an individualized service plan that targets the support and necessary benefits that are specific to a client’s medical situation that will enhance his or her well-being. HASA provides intensive case management, rental assistance, emergency and non-emergency housing, and assistance with applying for public benefits and services including Medicaid, food stamps, and cash assistance. HASA also provides vocational services that prepare clients for work.
HASA’s Housing and Support Services unit provides emergency and permanent supportive housing services, including transportation services, to HASA clients. The Assistant Director, Emergency Housing is responsible for day-to-day oversight of the SRO Inspection Unit. The HASA Emergency Placement Program is based on a network of SRO housing units that includes hotel landlords, community-based organizations, and vendors that provide social services in addition to housing.
The Assistant Director, Emergency Housing serves as point person for HSNY and is responsible for monitoring HSNY’s management and oversight of its SRO housing portfolio and provision of light touch services to HASA clients in compliance with its HRA contract.
Responsibilities
Ensure SROs directly administered by HRA and under the HSNY master contract meet housing quality standards and all outstanding deficiencies and violations are resolved in a timely manner.
Monitor the status of inspection updates and ensure documentation is maintained and follow-up visits are completed on time.
Formulate recommendations for corrective action with input from SRO inspectors based on inspection findings.
Facilitate meetings with HSNY to review vendor performance, inspections, and other program areas.
Conduct bi-weekly quality assurance review of HASA Web to ensure the accuracy and validity of inspection data.
Track units ready for occupancy and in-transition and follow up with vendors and collaborate with other program areas.
Initiate and participate in special projects that ensure the timeliness of reporting, quality of SROs, and attainment of 2010e’s to move clients into permanent supportive housing.
Serve as back-up for distribution of incident reports to DSS & HASA senior leadership.
Minimum Qualifications 1. A master's degree from an accredited college in a related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of relevant areas, including management or methods analysis, operations research, or program evaluation. At least 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity.
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in relevant areas, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience.
Preferred Skills
Strong management, leadership, and supervisory skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability at managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Self-starter and ability to exercise tact and discipline.
Project management skills.
Highly skilled using, creating, and analyzing spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
Familiarity with Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) and NYC Department of Building (DOB) websites.
Additional Information 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.
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/.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in certain counties. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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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HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Full-Time
Location:
MANHATTAN
Exam May Be Required
Department:
Hasa Hiv/Aids Svcs Admin-NM
Salary Range:
$92,283.00 – $124,080.00 Job Description The HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) is the most comprehensive program of its kind in the country, helping New Yorkers living with HIV or AIDS live healthier and more independent lives. We assist with an individualized service plan that targets the support and necessary benefits that are specific to a client’s medical situation that will enhance his or her well-being. HASA provides intensive case management, rental assistance, emergency and non-emergency housing, and assistance with applying for public benefits and services including Medicaid, food stamps, and cash assistance. HASA also provides vocational services that prepare clients for work.
HASA’s Housing and Support Services unit provides emergency and permanent supportive housing services, including transportation services, to HASA clients. The Assistant Director, Emergency Housing is responsible for day-to-day oversight of the SRO Inspection Unit. The HASA Emergency Placement Program is based on a network of SRO housing units that includes hotel landlords, community-based organizations, and vendors that provide social services in addition to housing.
The Assistant Director, Emergency Housing serves as point person for HSNY and is responsible for monitoring HSNY’s management and oversight of its SRO housing portfolio and provision of light touch services to HASA clients in compliance with its HRA contract.
Responsibilities
Ensure SROs directly administered by HRA and under the HSNY master contract meet housing quality standards and all outstanding deficiencies and violations are resolved in a timely manner.
Monitor the status of inspection updates and ensure documentation is maintained and follow-up visits are completed on time.
Formulate recommendations for corrective action with input from SRO inspectors based on inspection findings.
Facilitate meetings with HSNY to review vendor performance, inspections, and other program areas.
Conduct bi-weekly quality assurance review of HASA Web to ensure the accuracy and validity of inspection data.
Track units ready for occupancy and in-transition and follow up with vendors and collaborate with other program areas.
Initiate and participate in special projects that ensure the timeliness of reporting, quality of SROs, and attainment of 2010e’s to move clients into permanent supportive housing.
Serve as back-up for distribution of incident reports to DSS & HASA senior leadership.
Minimum Qualifications 1. A master's degree from an accredited college in a related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of relevant areas, including management or methods analysis, operations research, or program evaluation. At least 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity.
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in relevant areas, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience.
Preferred Skills
Strong management, leadership, and supervisory skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability at managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Self-starter and ability to exercise tact and discipline.
Project management skills.
Highly skilled using, creating, and analyzing spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
Familiarity with Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) and NYC Department of Building (DOB) websites.
Additional Information 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.
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/.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in certain counties. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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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