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NYC Department of Social Services · 2 weeks ago

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$87K/yr - $108K/yr

2+ years exp

The NYC Department of Social Services is dedicated to fighting poverty and addressing homelessness in New York City. They are seeking an Organizational Development Specialist to analyze business structures, design developmental initiatives, and optimize personnel utilization to enhance efficiency and align activities with business objectives.

ConsultingGovernmentNon ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

Analyze business structures, classification procedures and processes, and the utilization of resources

Design and implement a variety of developmental initiatives, action plans, programs, and training materials in conjunction with the Office of Policy, Procedures and Training

Interview personnel and facilitating targeted skills development initiatives as they relate to succession planning efforts

Consult with the human resources department’s Talent Management (formerly Recruitment Strategies) to guide the utilization, development, or hiring of personnel

Lead business optimization initiatives by conducting individual or group training sessions for personnel

Contribute to the restructuring of departments to increase efficiency and align activities with business objectives

Optimize personnel utilization by increasing cross-functionality and interdepartmental cooperation

Measure the impact of interventions on staff performance, efficiency, employee retention, and job satisfaction

Advise executives and senior managers and recommending efficient and cost-effective solutions for identified challenges

Document processes and present progress reports to executives and senior managers

Qualification

Skills development strategiesAnalytical skillsBusiness administration softwareInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationLeadership skillsCollaboration skillsTime-management skills

Required

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience related to the projects and policies to be studied in the particular position

Preferred

Extensive knowledge of skills development and capacity building strategies

Advanced proficiency in office and business administration software

Exceptional interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills

Excellent leadership and collaboration skills

Superb analytical and time-management skills

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