Deputy Director, Transitional Housing (Shelters) Job in Bronx 10456, New York Us

The Acacia Network is looking for a Deputy Director for its transitional housing program to assist the Director with the management of the agency. He/she oversees the operations of the transitional housing program to assure that staff follows agency procedures and operates in accordance to DHS and other regulatory agency requirements.

 

Responsibilities

·         Confers with and assists the Director in the everyday management of the family residence program

·         Recommends action to be taken in the alleviation of problem areas

·         Receives direction, assignments and acts as liaison between Director and program staff

·         Oversees the implementation of policies and procedures noting deficiencies and needed changes and amendments.

·         Monitors and performs program evaluations to report to the Director.

·         Assists with the establishment of management systems to insure the effective delivery of services

·         May supervise the administrative operations of the program addressing reporting requirements established by DHS and other agencies

·         Supervises program staff ; Assists with evaluation, counseling, discipline and generally insures that program staff are performing satisfactorily

·         Makes recommendations regarding the promotion of program staff

·         Interviews and hires lower level personnel to fill vacant positions and assists in the recruitment of key administrative staff in conjunction with the Human Resources Department

·         Reviews the performance of and makes determinations on the effectiveness of the transitional housing program and administrative staff

·         Attends and chairs staff meetings at the program level; attend the weekly Executive Management meeting

·         Elicits and reviews programs’ operating reports from staff concerning areas of responsibilities

·         Makes inquiries on areas of program and administration in need of explanation

·         Notes marginal  or substandard areas and suggest ways of or establishes deadlines for resolutions

 

 Qualifications

·         Bachelor degree in Human Services or High school diploma with:

·         At least 5 years experience in an administrative position

·         Thorough knowledge of procedures and directives relating to DHS programs

·         Excellent problem solving and communication skills

·         Good knowledge of resources available in the community

·         Good knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision

·         Good knowledge of the program policies and procedures

·         Ability to plan, direct and coordinate services and develop working relationships with program and administrative staff

·         Ability to make oral presentations

·         Ability to maintain working relationship during stressful argumentation and negotiations

 

 

As one of the leading non-for-profit organizations in the nation we offer the right candidate with highly competitive compensation, full top quality health care, including dental, 401 k plan and paid time off.

 

For immediate consideration, please apply online now.

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