PROJECT MANAGER

City Of New York • $80K — $95K *

New York, NY 10025In-Person

Education, Government & Non-Profit

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Four years of relevant experience including one year in an administrative or managerial role.
Experience in social services, preferably within large governmental agencies.
Knowledge of program evaluation and development in social services.
Strong analytical skills for policy and procedure analysis.

Responsibilities

Prepare evaluation reports and policy documentation based on research and observations.
Plan and implement community development programs while assessing program needs.
Make recommendations for policy changes based on analysis of current systems.
Analyze program operations and provide documentation for leadership decisions.
Direct and facilitate intra/inter-agency meetings to discuss project agendas.
Conduct staff meetings to communicate agency goals and program changes.
Respond to information requests and conduct research for staff and agencies.

Benefits

Standard business hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Full Job Description

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE OR BE REACHABLE WITH THE SCORE OF 100 ON THE OPEN COMPETITIVE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES EXAM (# 1121) The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Director of Social Services NM-I to function as the Project Manager within the Shelter Operations Division who will: -Prepare evaluation reports, policies, procedures, and workflows by researching information and using information obtained from personal observation that review program plans. Provide written records of the development and implementation of programs policies and procedures. -Plan and implement direct community development programs by evaluating and researching program needs and consulting with key personnel to facilitate delivery of services. -Make recommendations on policies, procedures and programs by analyzing current systems and programs objectives by researching alternative methods of design to implementation of programs to improve delivery of services and flow of work to introduce best practices. -Analyze operations of programs policies and procedures by collecting information and reviewing statistics and other data to provide agency leadership with documentation for funding and long-range planning. -Direct intra/inter-agency meetings and conferences related to projects by attending and facilitating the agenda by identifying issues. Attend and share information by observations and listening to others by asking and answering questions to clarify and resolve differences to achieve consensus for actions to be taken. -Conduct and participate in unit and staff meetings by attending and facilitating the agenda and encouraging relevant discussion to keep staff informed of agency and unit goals and changes in programs, policies and procedures. - Respond to requests for information and documents from staff and other agencies by determining material required. Perform research and consulting information by clearing with supervisors to provide required material. Hours/Shift: Mon - Fri. 9am - 5pm ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOC - 1005C Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible experience, including one year at the administrative or managerial level in a large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services; or 2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and the one year of experience at the administrative or management level as described in "1" above. Additional Information

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