Win 

Assistant Vice President, Transitional Housing

Title of Position: Assistant Vice President of Transitional Housing                      

FLSA Status:   Exempt

Department: Transitional Housing

Reports  to: Vice President of Transitional Housing

Salary: Up to $125.000.00/year

Positions reporting to this position:       Program Directors

Purpose of the Position 

The Assistant Vice President (“AVP”) of Transitional Housing provides effective leadership and management to Win shelters to ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and contractual requirements, in addition to Win’s standards of performance.  The AVP ensures that Department of Homeless Services (DHS) funded programs support Win’s mission and strategic plan and achieves its strategic goals.  The AVP reports directly to the Vice President of Transitional Housing.

 

Responsibilities: 

Leadership

Provide training and support to direct reports, including ongoing coaching.Ensure adherence to Win’s Code of Conduct and organizational policies.Collaborate with Human Capital in addressing staff performance and recruitment issues.Provide ongoing performance feedback and reviews in accordance with Win policies.

 

Strategic Planning 

Support Program Directors in developing strategies to ensure adherence to Win’s philosophy in the delivery of services.Ensure the work of the transitional housing programs and support the organization’s mission and strategic plan.Participate in the development of the vision and direction of current/future Win programs.Partner with your team to establish SMART goals, objectives and key results for the division.Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Program Management

Ensure Program Directors are operating programs which meet regulatory and contractual obligations.Travel to various transitional housing sites to provide direct supervision.Promote collaboration among departments through the development of interdisciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals.Acts as principal liaison with DHS and the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA).Consult with the Vice President of Transitional Housing regarding contractual and regulatory issues.Represent Win at internal and external meetings as needed.

 

Financial Management 

Engage Program Directors in forecasting activities and recommending budget priorities during the budget development process.Ensure program services expenditures do not exceed budget.Monitor billing reports and collaborate with the Contracts Department to ensure Program Directors are responding accurately and on time to billing inquiries and billing corrections.Strategize and work with Program Directors to reduce or eliminate transitional housing discrepancies.Serve as liaison between the Win Executive Office, DHS and program services.Ensure transitional housing programs maintain utilization thresholds as required by funding agency.

 

Performance Management

Monitor reports and dashboards to ensure that programs are meeting targets.Assist the Program Directors to develop strategies, annual goals and targets which ensure each Program reaches its targets and goals.Evaluate Program Directors’ performance in meeting goals and targets.Ensure Directors implement continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.Lead or participate in CQI committees and projects. 

 

Essential Functions:  

Must be able to sit at a computer for the majority of the work day.Must be able to travel to various Win sites across New York City. 

 

Qualifications:  

Commitment to Win’s mission, vision, and values.MSW/MA/MS required.Eight (8) years of experience in senior management.Experience in nonprofit setting with focus a homeless and low-income populations.Experience with performance-based contracting and metrics.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office.Bilingual – English/Spanish a plus.  

 

 

Core Competencies: 

Leading Others: Establishes programs, policies, and procedures to support client centered organizational culture. Translates the Win mission, vision, and strategy into projects and initiatives with delivery schedules.  Models Win values at all times.Facilitating Change:  Inspires and motivates others to achieve outstanding client outcomes.  Assists in overcoming resistance to change. Managing Performance: Assists Win staff to plan change by focusing on client impact and provides information to build skills. Connects metrics to desired outcomes and adjusts tactics when change stalls.Applying and Developing Expertise:  Applies broad based knowledge to organizational priorities in executing the Way to Win strategies.  Addresses gaps in the team’s ability to meet clients’ needs.Communicating and Collaborating: Values the full spectrum of diversity and inclusion for clients and staff.

Uses effective written communication with a clear and appropriate professional tone.  

 

WIN’S DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION HIRING COMMITMENT

 

 

Our most effective service to our community comes from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experience.

As a result, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. Win actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

 

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