Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Monitor shelter operations to ensure compliance with agency standards, regulations, and local laws regarding sanitation, health, and environmental standards
• Oversee security personnel activities in collaboration with security site managers
• Serve as the Certified Fire Safety Coordinator for the facility
• Provide oversight and direction to social service, recreation, medical, occupational, mental health, and substance abuse recovery programs
• Evaluate program effectiveness and facilitate the implementation of new or revised services
• Participate in policy and procedure planning and interface with local Community Boards
• Assume duties of the Deputy Director of Operations in their absence

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of supervisory experience
• Six years of full-time experience in management of lodging/congregate care, military/paramilitary command, or supervision of social services for disadvantaged populations
• Baccalaureate degree can substitute for two years of experience
• Master's degree in social work can substitute for one additional year of experience
• Casework experience in a Welfare Shelter can substitute on a year-for-year basis up to four years

About the Company

The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to preventing and addressing homelessness. DHS works to prevent homelessness, reduce street homelessness, provide temporary shelter, and connect individuals and families to stable housing.