Job description

New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit faith-based federation of faith communities, human services providers and charitable organizations who work in partnership to provide disaster readiness, response, and recovery services to New York City. Our affiliate, the NYC Emergency Shelter Network (ESN) coordinates and builds the capacity of congregation-based street homeless emergency shelter services and advocacy across 38 shelters in all five boroughs and is now expanding its programming to Asylum-Seeker shelters.

Reporting to NYDIS’ Executive Director & CEO, the Managing Director (MD) will administer the day-to-day operations of all Shelter Services – primarily for asylee shelters and their support programing. Asylee shelters will provide cultural and language competent services for up to 19 guests at 50 shelters across all five boroughs following the NYC Stabilization Bed model – as well as providing strategic support to 38 volunteer run emergency respite bed shelters This includes oversight of a $38M annual budget and managing a team of 17 staff - providing outreach, volunteer management, shelter staff training and shelter oversight with both finance and office support.

Duties include:

• In collaboration with NYDIS’ Executive Staff, the Director will design and implement a comprehensive asylee sheltering program including contract and budget oversight, staff recruiting, training, programing, recruiting and vetting sub-contractor shelter sites, site staff and volunteer training, shelter logistics support and high profile sector advocacy;
• Collaborate with stakeholder advisory committee, subcontractors and outreach managers and inspectors to recruit, inspect, provision and subcontract 50 shelter sites.
• Direct the efforts of Sheltering Operations Managers, coordinate day-to-day program objectives and outcomes with stakeholders within NYC government and non-profits;
• Direct a team of Shelter Operations Managers, to provide healthy and safe environments for guests available seven days a week from approximately 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Provide oversight of Sheltering Placement Manager(s) to provide daily, including weekends, detailed intake and shelter placement or exit management for all asylee guests;
• Work with NYDIS’ finance team to manage subcontractor and contract billing and invoicing under internal financial controls and procedures to ensure compliance with contracts and all program requirements;
• Establish a high-profile presence as an advocate for both asylees, immigrants, and street homeless shelter services and sector challenges. Including public speaking and social media;

Qualifications include:

• Government contract management and reporting experience in programs with a $10M+ budget.
• 2-4 years’ experience working with asylee, immigrant and/or homeless populations is required;
• 2-4 years’ experience inspiring, managing and leading direct service staff teams;
• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish preferred;
• Creative problem solver with the ability to work collaboratively with staff;
• Exceptionally well organized and detail oriented;
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, in person and on the phone;
• Client database use and data management experience (preferred);
• Expertise in Microsoft Office, databases, internet & social media use;
• Familiarity and experience with NYC congregations and grass roots advocates preferred.

Education and/or Experience:

• College degree or equivalent experience required. A graduate degree is preferred.

How to Apply:

No Phone Calls. Send Cover Letter with Salary Expectations, Resume & 3 Professional References

All qualified candidates should apply – candidates from ethnic and religious minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. NYDIS does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of age, color, creed, culture, gender, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or race.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10036: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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