Assistant Vice President, Programs, Outreach

505 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA

Req #2672

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Reporting to the Deputy Vice President of Programs, the Assistant Vice President, Programs , Outreach oversee s an existing and growing portfolio of private street homeless outreach contracts and grants in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Th e Assistant Vice President supervises a team of Program Directors and/or other leadership staff. The Assistant Vice Presider collaborate s with other departments within Breaking Ground and represent Breaking Ground to a broad array of external stakeholders

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversee and support the operations of outreach services to street homeless individuals in a variety of public-private settings including the achievement of program outcome measures, grant and contract deliverables, observance of safety and security protocols, responsible budget management, and accountability and adherence to policies and procedures

• Directly supervise three to four senior director/director-level staff responsible for daily operations and administrative duties that facilitate consistent high-quality service delivery, efficient use of resources and comprehensive data collection

• Support staff development at all levels through trainings , supervision and communication strategies that increase organizational awareness, accountability, and collaboration. This work is done in partnership with the department’s Program Development teams, Human Resources, Data Services and Compliance and Quality Assurance departments for continuous performance management and improvement  

• Oversee financial management of the portfolio to promote fiscal responsibility and ensure operations are in accordance with government funding available; including preparation of new need requests, short and long-term budgets goals, purchasing and invoice management, ongoing financial monitoring, and recommending adjustments, such as budget modifications

• Provide oversight for day-to-day activities of the portfolio, including crisis and incident management, by collaborating with key stakeholders including department leadership and onsite medical and psychiatric providers/agency Medical Director, and the successful start-up and launch of new programs as the Connect to Care portfolio expands

• Achieve and maintain excellent working relationships with grant and contract partners, community stakeholders, other street homeless outreach teams, government agencies and colleagues throughout the organization, leading to mutually understood and agreed upon priorities and collaborative problem solving 

• Lead or participate in activities that advance Breaking Ground’s mission, including program development and innovation, the creation and implementation of policies and procedures, and defining best practices

• Support the development and expansion of Connect to Care programs by providing insights and feedback for proposal development, implementation and adaptation of evidenced -based practices for privately owned public spaces and program outcomes

• Performs other duties as assigned

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:        

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field  

• Familiar with local and state mental hygiene law for involuntary removal and treatment

• Familiarity with DHS, HRA, DOHMH, and other community stakeholders related to street homelessness in New York City    

• 5 years of experience in homeless services, social service delivery, homelessness policy, or programming development 

• 5 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity     

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with government agencies 

• Ability to manage multiple significant priorities, including complex and time sensitive projects 

• Strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and commitment to problem solving and creative thinking    

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with a broad array of stakeholders 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Other details

• Pay Type Salary

• Min Hiring Rate $125,000.00

• Max Hiring Rate $135,000.00

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• 505 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA