New York City, NY-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Manhattan, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). The City leverages shared services functions across agencies, which results in better day-to-day management and building an integrated mission across agencies. DHS's mission statement is, together with our not-for-profit partners, to prevent homelessness, when possible, address street homelessness, provide safe temporary shelter, and connect New Yorkers experiencing homelessness to suitable housing. The New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Cash, Food and Rental Assistance as well as Medicaid. The DSS Medical and Health Services Office aims to improve the health and well-being of individuals who are experiencing homelessness and living in NYC and of those receiving HRA benefits, increase their chances of succeeding in permanent housing and independent living, and decrease morbidity and mortality; and improve food safety, compliance with NYC Food Standards and the overall nutritional status and nutrition knowledge. The Department of Social Services is recruiting for one City Research Scientist IVA to function as the Complex Care Program Director who will report directly to the Department of Social Services Chief Medical Officer. The Complex Care Coordination Program Director will lead the Complex Care Program, use research and data to identify clients and promote the use of evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes, collaborate with other offices at DSS/DHS/HRA, provide direct consultation, and develop and implement relevant programs.

  • Provide leadership and general direction to agency personnel in planning, conducting, and coordinating specific research projects.
  • Responsible for the oversight of the adult and family complex care coordination program and serve as complex care expert.
  • Use rigorous research methods and evidence-based data to develop and evaluate the services.
  • Oversee staff to use rigorous scientific methods, collect and analyze large health datasets to elicit critical information and analytics to implement and evaluate the selected interventions.
  • Develop, implement and oversee related evidence-based and data-driven adult and family applied research initiatives related to risk factors for development of complex health conditions among DHS clients.
  • Develop standards for the program and advise on implementation of complex care coordination protocols.
  • Oversee the development of indicators, tracking system, data management, and complex data analysis.
  • Review and advise on complex cases and lead/participate in case conferences for cases involving complex behavioral health needs.
  • Liaise with external agencies, including but not limited to other City agencies, State agencies, community health, mental health, and managed care organizations.
  • A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization.
  • A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization.
  • Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above.
  • Master in public health, public administration, social work, or nursing.
  • No less than two years of management/supervisory experience in public health, medical services, mental health, substance use and/or social services.
  • Applied research and program monitoring experience.
  • Experience working in the health and/or public health fields.
  • Knowledge of city systems and related services.
  • Experience working with homeless or underserved populations.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Excellent writing and program development skills.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
  • New York City residency requirement within 90 days of appointment.
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