Senior Director, Transitional Housing

Samaritan Daytop Village•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Samaritan Daytop Village is a leading human services organization in New York State, serving over 38,000 New Yorkers annually across more than 60 locations through Transitional Housing, Community Based Services, and Residential and Outpatient programs. The Transitional Housing division operates over 30 programs for single adults and families experiencing homelessness across all five boroughs of New York City. The Senior Program Director provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for a portfolio of transitional housing facilities. This role focuses on mentoring a team of Program Directors, ensuring operational excellence across multiple sites, and aligning performance with agency-wide goals. By bridging the gap between executive leadership and site operations, the Senior Program Director ensures that all programs provide safe, high-quality care while maintaining full regulatory compliance and a dedicated, well-supported workforce. The ideal candidate brings extensive leadership experience within the NYC Department of Homeless Services or similar programs, with a proven ability to manage multiple complex sites simultaneously. They are an expert at developing talent, streamlining policies across various programs, and navigating the nuances of social service management. This position is designed for a seasoned professional committed to supporting both the leadership teams they oversee, and the clients served throughout the portfolio, requiring regular travel across New York City to provide direct on-site support and oversight.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW), Public Administration (MPA), Public Health (MPH), or a related human services field
10+ years of progressive experience in homeless services or transitional housing operations
5+ years of experience supervising management-level staff, specifically mentoring and developing Program Directors
Proven track record of overseeing multiple social service sites and ensuring high-level operational success
Deep expertise in NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and OTDA rules, regulations, and compliance standards
Demonstrated experience in strategic recruitment, hiring, and building leadership pipelines for social service programs
Ability to travel frequently between program sites throughout the five boroughs of NYC to provide on-site leadership
Expert knowledge of local and state laws governing transitional housing, including HIPAA and safety regulations
Strong crisis management skills with the availability to provide 24/7 consultation for emergency site issues
Advanced organizational and communication skills with a focus on implementing agency-wide policy and procedure
Strategic problem-solver capable of managing complex facility budgets and high-level administrative tasks

Responsibilities

Provide strategic supervision and mentorship to a portfolio of 5–8 Program Directors, ensuring they effectively manage their staff and site operations
Conduct regular travel across NYC to provide on-site leadership, oversight, and support to program management teams
Guide Program Directors in the hiring, training, and professional development of their respective teams to build strong leadership pipelines
Oversee the clinical and administrative performance of multiple sites by holding Program Directors accountable to high-quality service standards
Ensure all assigned programs maintain a safe and therapeutic environment through regular consultation and site visits with leadership
Monitor and audit portfolio-wide compliance with OTDA and NYC DHS rules, regulations, and reporting requirements
Advise Program Directors on plant operations and facility maintenance to ensure a secure environment of care across all locations
Review and standardize clinical documentation practices to ensure site-level records meet regulatory and agency expectations
Support Program Directors in developing and implementing new service components to better address client needs
Act as a senior-level consultant for Program Directors during emergencies or complex site crises
Serve as the primary liaison between site-level directors and executive staff to report on operational status and regulatory standing
Lead the implementation of agency-wide policies by coordinating with Program Directors to ensure consistent deployment across the portfolio
Fill in for Program Directors for vacations, leaves or other absences as needed