City Of New York

Assistant Commissioner, Program Performance & Accountability

City Of New York • $100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
  • 5 years of experience in social services, community relations, public administration, or management
  • Minimum of 1.5 years in an administrative or managerial role
  • Experience in overseeing community-based programs
  • Strong ability to engage with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, onboard, and supervise staff, interns, and volunteers
  • Manage program officers and supervisors overseeing nonprofit contracts
  • Conduct thorough programmatic reviews of data, records, budgets, and invoices
  • Standardize oversight practices through updates to policies and procedures
  • Lead projects to address service gaps and performance issues
  • Utilize performance data and feedback for program design
  • Build partnerships with NYC Aging teams for quality operations
  • Ensure the safety of older adults during emergencies and seasonal changes

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment focused on community impact
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Establishment of partnerships to enhance service delivery
  • Engagement with diverse populations and community stakeholders
  • Role directly influencing the lives of older adults in NYC
Full Job Description
The Division of Program operates a range of programs to advance the Agency's mission, including Older Adult Centers (OACs) which provide older New Yorkers with community-based, wrap-around services, including meals, health and educational workshops, information, benefits navigation and referrals, and recreational activities that enrich lives. Centers are located in public and private facilities citywide and are operated by contracted nonprofit organizations. Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, the Assistant Commissioner - Older Adult Centers, will oversee the daily operations of over 300 centers which serve approximately 150, 000 individuals annually. They must be dynamic, driven, and detail-oriented to strengthen internal and external oversight and accountability; demonstrate program effectiveness and impact; collaboratively evolve program offerings to meet emerging needs; and establish partnerships that increase service delivery to older adults. Specifically, they will -Recruit, onboard, supervise, coach and mentor staff, interns and volunteers to successfully achieve expected performance levels and standards. -Manage program officers and supervisors who both oversee contracts and provide direct technical assistance to nonprofits that operate community-based programs. -Ensure fidelity of site visits; rigor in documentation; escalation and resolution of issues; and efficient and thorough programmatic review of data, records, contract budgets and invoices. -Streamline and standardize oversight practices through ongoing updates to standards, policies, procedures, and monitoring tools/systems used by program officers and human services organizations. -Launch, lead and/or manage projects to address service gaps and emerging performance issues. -Use performance data, stakeholder feedback, and research to plan and guide program (re)design. -Build effective partnerships with internal NYC Aging teams responsible for quality and operations. -Mobilize teams to keep older adults safe during emergencies, as well as throughout cooling and warming seasons. -Lead and/or participate in special initiatives that advance the agency's mission. ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM OFFICE - 10084 Qualifications 1. Graduation from an accredited college with a baccalaureate degree and five (5) years of full-time, professional experience in social services, community relations, public administration or management, of which at least one and one-half years must have been in an administrative or managerial capacity; or 2. Education and experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have one and one-half years of experience in an administrative or managerial capacity. Additional Information

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