Executive Director Of Special Initiatives

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Department of Social Services (DSS), comprising the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS), seeks an Executive Director of Special Initiatives in Domestic Violence Services. Under the executive direction of the Office of the Chief Special Services Officer, the Executive Director helps formulate and implement program policies and procedures and ensures that assigned policy objectives and program operations are met and maintained in a timely and efficient manner. The position is listed under the civil service title Director of Management Design, M-III.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree and four years of full-time responsible experience in project management, management systems and development, or a related field, including one year in a supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial, or executive capacity; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• All candidates must have one year of the specified specialized experience.
• Graduate studies in business administration or related fields may substitute for the required general experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Office of the Chief Special Services Officer to oversee assigned program areas and agencywide projects; manage the impact of policy objectives, review processes and operational improvements, and related contracts; recommend actions to address problems and streamline processes.
• Manage and advance projects and initiatives assigned by the Office of the Chief Special Services Officer; advise on agency policy, program, and client issues; review agency documents, procedures, and communications; and propose remedial processes and actions.
• Oversee HRA lead testing and remediation in congregate housing facilities, coordinating with DHS, DOHMH, and HPD to support residents’ health and safety.
• Analyze and support the development and amendment of multi-year plans and improvement strategies; prepare summary reports on program data and recommend alternative actions to meet program objectives.
• Support the Deputy Commissioners of Special Services by developing long-term improvement strategies, recommending agencywide policies, and identifying and resolving project- and program-level problems.
• Provide supervisory oversight of HRA COVID-19 testing and vaccination at congregate housing facilities, including referrals for isolation and quarantine; coordinate HRA’s public health response with DOHMH when potential COVID clusters are identified.
• Represent the Office of the Chief Special Services Officer at meetings, work groups, and community events as needed; organize and facilitate meetings with DSS and external parties, including nonprofit organizations and elected officials.
• Manage collection, analysis, and reporting of key agency and divisional indicators.
• Oversee Special Services emergency preparedness activities, including coordination of divisional responses to public health and related emergencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director