Senior Executive Director of Housing & Support Services

About DVS

The mission of the Department of Veterans’ Services is to connect, mobilize, and empower New
York City’s Veteran Community in order to foster purpose-driven lives for New York City Service
Members – past and present – in addition to their caregivers, survivors, and families. DVS fulfills
this mission by providing New York City’s approximately 200,000 Veterans with essential services
and programs focused on pivotal areas such as economic empowerment, housing security, benefits,
health and wellness, and culture.

About the Role

The Housing Unit is responsible for transitioning veterans experiencing homelessness into
supportive and permanent housing. The Senior Executive Director of Housing & Support Services
(HSS) manages and oversees a team of staff members who provide a range of housing-related services.
These include, but are not limited to, affordable housing, after-care, eviction-prevention, rental subsidies,
homelessness support and other housing services. Housing assistance is provided to veterans within the five boroughs.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner, the Senior Executive Director of Housing & Support Services
will be responsible for the following:

- Manage an ongoing caseload of homeless veteran clients.
- Providing intake on clients and updating their information as new details emerge.
- Presenting housing needs to DVS housing staff and external partners for assistance in finding
appropriate housing.
- Working with clients through each step of the housing process including coordinating and
attending interviews; acquiring and submitting the necessary applications, supporting financial
documentation and forms; navigating the various rental subsidy and inspection processes; and
coordinating with the landlords and shelters to ensure smooth moves.
- Working with interagency partners and providers to initiate contact with new clients and work as
a team to bring each veteran through the housing process.
- Providing aftercare and support to Veterans housed for up to 22 months after placement.
- Offer cross-team support for client walk-ins and phone calls, logistical assistance for client
move-in's and care.
- Assist the HSS unit in complying with office systems, procedures, and reporting requirements.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.