Description

Qualifications

Education/Qualifications:
An advanced degree in an appropriate social service field (Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology), or other acceptable field. A licensed individual (LMHC, LCSW, LMSW) is preferred but not mandatory.
5 years of successful senior leadership experience within the DHS shelter system, in which three years must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Superior analytical, communication skills (written and verbal), and presentation skills.

Professional Experience:

• Clinical intervention experience with single adults and/or families and/or with disadvantaged populations.
• Experience working with high-risk single adults and/or families in the NYC homeless shelter system.
• Fluency with city and state government contract management. Ability to institute quality assurance and compliance measures.
• Knowledge of group dynamics, crisis management, and intervention.
• Ability to help recruit staff, manage staff, and team-build.
• Must possess sound leadership skills and competencies.
• Experience working with active substance abusers, and/or with mentally ill adults, and/or with hard-to-place homeless individuals.
• Knowledge of housing programs and housing resources. Ability to advocate on client’s behalf.
• Knowledge of client entitlements is necessary

Skills and Knowledge Requirements: 

• Strong motivational skills and consensus team building. Exceptional leadership and emotional intelligence with proven ability to build effective leaders and teams. Have a demonstrated track record of effective problem-solving and prudent decision-making.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to administer multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize workload, and effectively manage resources.
• Have a perspective on issues of equity, diversity and inclusion, particularly as it relates to management practices and our work within underserved communities of color.
• Sound judgment, high level of integrity, professionalism, a positive attitude and a sense of humor.

Language Proficiency:
While not mandatory, language fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Nature and Scope:AAPCI’s shelter sites will become a pathfinder and model program to demonstrate that, contrary to the welfare hotel experience, single adult men and women can receive quality services in a humane and cost-effective manner. 

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of New York State and City pay transparency laws. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individuals’ competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role. 

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $110,000 - 120,000 per year.

Benefits

AAPCI provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental and Vision
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)
• You may also get your college student debt forgiven tax free on Federal Direct Loans created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if you work full-time and after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a Qualifying Repayment Plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

AAPCI is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.