VICE PRESIDENT OF HOUSING AND SHELTER in Bronx, New York at Vocational Instruction Project Community Services Inc.

SUMMARY:

This position coordinates and oversees operational activities in Housing and Shelter to ensure the development and implementation of efficient operations and systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.

DUTIES:

Collaborate with Executive leadership to develop and meet company goals, while supplying expertise and guidance on homelessness and housing projects and operations.

Provide leadership in the development of strong intra-and inter-agency collaborations to improve and sustain the programs.

Evaluate and make appropriate recommendations for new residential and non-residential programs for persons experiencing homelessness.

Ensure monthly data provided by DHS, OTADA, OMH, and other data sources for the Housing and Shelter programs meet desired goals and implement strategies with the management team for improvement as necessary.

Participate and assist with staff events as a senior management representative in partnership with people and culture to improve employee workplace satisfaction and improve retention, as well as drive other events to promote the agency’s mission.

Facilitate the development of the annual and new operating budget for the programs funded by Federal State and City Agencies with the Chief Operations Officer (COO).

Oversee the management of the operating budget for programs and provide assistance/guidance to the Directors to manage their budgets as needed.

Assist Directors in collaborating with the Finance and Accounting office to ensure compliance with contract guidelines, submission of requests for modifications for budget approvals and advances as needed, and to increase overall contract performance.

Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems.

Collaborate with VIP departments to ensure that clients have access to services provided by VIP.

Ensure that departmental decisions and project plans, such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities, are in line with the organization’s business plan and vision.

Responsible for ensuring the Housing Management company fulfills its obligations under the management contract, especially for the upkeep, safety, and cleanliness of each building.

Establish, communicate, and implement operations-related policies and practices.

Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management

Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND TECHNICAL ABILITIES:

Strong supervisory and leadership skills (required)

Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry; knowledge of the NY Department of Homeless Services Regulations and Requirements.

10 years’ direct experience working with the senior management at the Department of Homeless Services is preferred

Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in fundraising activities (required)

Expert knowledge and skill in grant writing with proven success (required)

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (required)

Graduate degree in related field (required)