SUPERVISOR
Location: Manhattan, New York
Description: DEPT. OF HOMELESS SERVICES is hiring SUPERVISOR right now, this career will be delegated in New York. Detailed specification about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Department of Homeless Services is comprised of 2,000 employees and with an annual operating budget of over $1 billion. DHS is one of the largest organization of its kind committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City. Collaborating with other public agencies a nd not-for-profit partners, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it occurs, reduce street homelessness and assist New Yorkers to transition from shelter into appropriate permanent housing.The Shelter Operations Unit provides an array of services for homeless Single Adults and Adult Families (families with no minor children). The unit is responsible for managing and operating Single Adult and Adult Family Shelters; in collaboration with non-for-profit agencies. The Unit oversees the daily provision of services to approximately 14,000 Single Adults and 2,000 Adult Families. They ensure that services to the City's most vulnerable population are delivered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and throughout the five boroughs.The Department Of Homeless Services is recruiting for a Superintendent of Adult Institutions, to function as a Superintendent who will: ? Monitor shelter operations to ensure compliance with agency standards, stated regulations and all local laws and codes which set basis sanitation, and health and environmental standards.? Work closely with the security site managers and their designees to oversee the activities of security personnel.? Serve as Certified Fire Safety Coordinator for the shelter, ensuring that the facility is in compliance with all fire code regulations at all times.? Provide oversight and direction to comprehensive programs in social service, recreation, medical, occupational, mental health, and substance abuse recovery, which provide a continuum of care to shelter residents.? Evaluate and review the effectiveness of program operations and services.? Ensure maximum utilization of available services for clients; and, facilitate the implementation of new programs and revisions of existing programs. ? Participate in the planning of policies, procedures, and programs, and will interface with local Community Boards to promote good relations in the community. ? Assume the duties of the Deputy Directo r in their absence.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full-time experience in any of the following: (a) Management of a hotel, summer resort, large lodging house, rooming house, home for the aged, nursing home, or an institution providing congregate care; or (b) As a commissioned or non-commissioned officer in command of a military or paramilitary unit, or as a supervising law enforcement specialist concerned with the overall analysis of security problems; or (c) Supervision of an organizational segment of at least five individuals engaged in providing social services to a disadvantaged client population or; 2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college may be accepted as the equivalent of two years of experience. A master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work may be accepted as the equivalent of on e additional year of experience. Casework experience in a Welfare Shelter or comparable institution may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least two years of supervisory experience in one or more of the areas listed in question "1" above.
Preferred Skills
? Excellent organizational skills, strong written and oral communication skills and strict attention to detail. ? Excellent knowledge of computer applications, i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel.
Additional Information
**LOAN FORGIVENESSThe federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DSS/HRA/DHS qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program?s other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
To Apply
For City Employees, please go to Employee Self Service (ESS), click on Recruiting Activities/Careers. For all other applicants, please go to NYC Careers by using the following link http://www1.nyc.gov/jobsMost public libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes, e-mails and personal inquiries permitted.
Hours/Shift
6pm ? 2am Sun - Thurs
Work Location
78 Catherine Street, New York, 10038
Residency Requirement
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 C ounty. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to DEPT. OF HOMELESS SERVICES.
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This career starts available on: Sat, 12 May 2018 13:34:28 GMT