The Homelessness Prevention Administration (HPA) – Prevention and Housing Assistance (PHA) is currently comprised of the following units -The Rental Assistance Programs (RAP), the HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program (HOME TBRA), and the Office of Prevention and Community Support (PCS). PHA is expanding to include the newly created Master Leasing Unit. The Mayor’s Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness called for an expansion of HRA’s project-based rental assistance contracts, which can provide savings and create more permanent housing options for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness. The goal of these Master Lease and Project-based programs are to provide long term affordable housing options and support services for families and adults living in shelters. This new organizational area is an integral part of the Administrations housing goals, and the Human Resources Administration (HRA) is pooling it resources to lead in the City’s effort.

PHA is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Director of Social Services -MIII to function as the Assistant Deputy Commissioner /Executive Director (ADC) who will:

- Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner for the Prevention and Housing Assistance the ADC develops and implements new master lease acquisition projects and oversees the long-term contact management, oversight, and service coordination of these buildings. Oversee the development of the master lease pipeline as well as manage the day-to-day activities of the unit, which include procurement, contract management, quality assurance, and program specialists who facilitate interagency efforts to ensure benefits and subsidy recertifications, inspections and emerging program implementation concerns are addressed.

- Liaise with the Agency’s program support divisions, including the Agency’s Chief Contracting Office (ACCO), Office of Budget Administration (OBA), Office of Financial Services, and Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) by answering questions clarifying programmatic and funding requirements related to complex contracting and fiscal actions, to ensure compliance with NYC Procurement Policy Board Rules and Agency procedures to facilitate the timely delivery of contracted goods and services.

- Oversee data Analysis and Quality Assurance for Master Lease and Project-based programs to assist in performance management of our growing multi-million-dollar programs, including developing and preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and develop and managing performance matrix. Participate in efforts to enhance systems of tracking, communication, and reporting. Work in conjunction with IT and other partners to formulate database and reporting systems and formats to support review and analysis of constituent population service needs and programming activities.

- Coordinate technical assistance and quality assurance activities for MLU. Facilitate development of tools and protocols to provide support, ongoing review and assessment of case related activities and general oversight of provider agency programming and contractual requirements. Develop and provide recommendations for policies and procedures specific to Master Lease and Project-based programs as well as in conjunction with other Agency divisions to ensure appropriate structures are in place to support contractual requirement and overarching agency and system goals

- Provide direct supervision and oversee staff related oversight. Establish work goals and objectives. Ensure professional development and performance review. Support all disciplinary activities.

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.

- Experience in managing and directing multiple programs interfacing with high level executives, city officials and community leaders. - Knowledge of HRA data and welfare management systems. - Advanced proficiency and knowledge of various systems such as Automated Procurement Tracking (APT), HHS Accelerator, Financial Management System (FMS), PassPort, CARES, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. - Management experience including delegation, oversight of deadlines and operational systems, including staff supervision. - Ability to assess impact of policies and procedures and plan proactively to ensure systems can efficiently support initiatives. - Strong writing, analytical skills, and ability to develop policy guidelines and best practice models for new initiatives.

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

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