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NYC Department of Social Services · 3 weeks ago

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, STATEN ISLAND

Staten Island, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

2+ years exp

The NYC Department of Social Services is dedicated to ending domestic and gender-based violence through comprehensive programs and services. The Director of Programs and Community Partnerships will oversee the Family Justice Center operations, develop outreach initiatives, and manage training programs to support survivors and enhance community resources.

ConsultingGovernmentNon ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

Create and implement a community outreach and education plan regarding the FJC, domestic and gender-based violence, and other related topics, in conjunction with the Executive Director and Deputy Director

Create and develop an FJC training program for all staff and interns, and maintaining training materials, in conjunction with the Executive Director and Deputy Director

Assist in the day-to-day operation of the FJC, including implementing FJC; policies and protocols, facilitating communication between administrative staff and partners, and ensuring efficient and effective client service at the FJC

Assist with reporting on all grants which fund the FJC, as well as analysis and compilation of other data tracked at the FJC

Manage the FJC application of aggregate data regarding number of clients served and what type of services they received

Maintain regular contact with partners and attending all relevant FJC partner meetings

Assist in the development of new linkages and referrals for specialized client services, which include family violence, elder abuse, trafficking, and sexual assault, and provide support and assistance to partner agency staff with making appropriate offsite referrals and linkages

Assist in the development and management of new and existing FJC programs and other onsite client activities and special events, including scheduling, ordering materials and participant recruitment

Perform other duties, as deemed necessary by the Executive Director

Qualification

Community outreachProgram developmentData analysisPublic speakingInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsSurveysComputer skillsBilingualProblem-solving skillsTeamwork

Required

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in '1' above

Preferred

Very strong organizational, interpersonal/collaborative and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work independently, multi-task while handling a large volume, with a commitment to follow-up and detail

Experience in the field of domestic and gender-based violence/social services and/or understanding of the network of City and nonprofit service provision in New York City

Ability to work well in a team environment and with all levels of supervisory and frontline staff, which includes experience with working with diverse cultures

Familiarity with data collection, surveys and evaluation protocols

Comfort with public speaking

Proficient computer skills for internet research and use of standard computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access)

Proficiency in a second language, preferred

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Company

NYC Department of Social Services

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).

Founded in 1966

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees