The Division of Capacity Planning and Development (CPD) is responsible for procuring new shelter development for single adults, adult families, and families with children. CPD collaborates closely with providers, landlords and developers in myriad phases of emergency, mid-term and long-term siting, as well as the procurement and contracting for new shelter locations. CPD will also be looking to bring on purpose built shelters and expand existing shelter capacity through the rehabilitation of existing sites. The Purpose Built Shelter Unit works specifically on long-term contracts involving shelters owned by non-profit entities.

The Department of Homeless Services is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Director of Social Services M-3 to function as an Executive Director for CPD, who will:

- Be responsible for engaging landlords, developers, and brokers in developing a robust pipeline of shelter capacity options that meet programmatic needs.

- Oversee the unit’s project management activities related to shelter openings, including field visits and weekly calls with nonprofit providers, landlords and developers for all sites in development.

- Ensure the timeframe of shelter openings are tightly managed to ensure capacity is available to meet the agency’s needs.

- Administer all existing and new shelter contracts that create shelter capacity including renewals, amendments, and modifications for existing contracts.

- Work closely with Programs, ACCO, Budget, Legal and other divisions on capacity and procurement.

- Troubleshoot budget/finance issues with not-for-profit providers and the DHS fiscal staff with the goal of efficiently shepherding contracts for shelter capacity through the procurement continuum.

- Analyze and prepare requests for new budgets, budget increases and reductions.

- Monitor new contracts, amendments, and extensions through the procurement process.

- Collaborate with contractors on budget or contract issues.

- Serve as a liaison with contractors and other agency units and state oversight agencies.

- Monitor, follow-up and enforce critical deadlines for all projects, and provide reports to supervisors.

- Collaborate with other units on projects and new initiatives.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible experience, in a large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services, including one year at the administrative or managerial level; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Graduate education or a license may substitute for up to a maximum of three years of experience in the area of social services, but not for the one year of experience at the administrative or managerial level as described in "1" above, as follows:

(A) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business, child welfare, counseling, economics, education, finance, human resources, labor relations, management, management science, nursing, operations research, organizational behavior, personnel or public administration, political science, psychology, sociology, social work, statistics, and/or urban studies may substitute for two years of experience; and/or

(B) Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university in the area(s) listed in “2(A)” above for each year of experience up to a maximum of three years; or

(C) A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) may substitute for three years of experience.

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.

Knowledge of the DHS shelter system and/or work experience in real estate development in New York City, including finance, architecture, permitting & approvals, construction, zoning, planning, and public approvals processes. Advanced experience utilizing and developing complex Excel spreadsheets and real estate pro form. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical, organizational, and quantitative skills, detail oriented, and self-motivated. Demonstrated ability to implement and track long-term projects, meet multiple internal/external deadlines, and manage multiple projects independently.

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.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.