The Office of Supportive/Affordable Housing and Services (OSAHS) assist former homeless clients succeed in permanent housing by providing access to permanent housing with support services. OSAHS works closely with divisions of Human Resource Administration (HRA) and other governmental and non-governmental service providers to create new programs and to integrate and refine existing services, so the people it serves can achieve their maximum functional capacity. Program areas under OSAHS’s purview include the design and implementation of the Mayor’s 15,000-unit supportive housing commitment, master leasing services for former homeless senior citizens and developing innovative housing models to house in need individuals and families.
OSAHS supports and coordinates the development of supportive housing, provides services for senior affordable housing residents and other related series. Supportive housing is affordable housing with supportive services, including both mental and physical healthcare access, alcohol and substance use programs, and other social services.

Under general direction of the Executive Director of Affordable Housing in the Office of Supportive and Affordable Housing and Services (OSAHS) with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, initiative and decision making, the Director of Affordable Housing will provide administrative oversight of contract actions for existing and new affordable housing programs, including but not limited to the portfolio of housing for older adults.

The Office of Affordable/Supportive Housing and Services is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Community Relation Specialist NM II to function as Director of Affordable Housing who will:


- Work closely with the Executive Director and other HRA executive staff to ensure that the overall goals of the affordable program are clear and conform to the City’s affordable housing goals.

- Provide leadership and project management on new contract awards and amendments. Facilitate communication with ACCO and Finance to ensure all amendments and contract initiatives are processed in timely manner. Monitor interagency efforts to ensure that deliverables and milestones are met.

- Conduct regular meetings with program and interagency program staff (HPD, DOHMH) to ensure continuity of service. Develop processes for monitoring and ensuring contract funds are spent fully and effectively. Identify specific operational challenges in the short and long term and develops solutions.

- Participate in oversight of contracted provider activities to ensure compliance with terms of contract, including supervising and reviewing field visit reporting, monitoring corrective action plans, and conducting field visits when needed.

- Advise the Executive Director and Assistant Deputy Commissioner of critical issues impacting the effectiveness of the department. Analyze issues and problems and recommend solutions.

- Participate in reviewing new supportive and affordable housing proposals submitted to DSS/HRA. Support coordination and provide program overviews for committees.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and four years of satisfactory, full-time community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, developing, evaluating and/or administering a large community service program or activity; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate education above the high school level may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years. Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, on the basis of 30 graduate credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 2 years. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational
equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time experience in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above.

- Excel skills (initial spreadsheet development link cells, worksheets, etc.) - Project management skills, including communicating and collaborating with team to map steps, gather data, organize large volume of information and track actions through to completion. - Experience with visiting program sites, working with non-profit partners, writing up site visit reports. - Ability to present information verbally and in writing to staff, colleagues, leadership, and providers logically and clearly. - Strong problem-solving skills. - Strong writing and editing skills.

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 Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. 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, 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.