Assistant Program Director, Bronx (Domestic Violence)

African American Planning Commission, Inc.

Assistant Director- Renee Steedley Family Residence

The African American Planning Commission Inc. (AAPCI) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996, committed to reducing homelessness and addressing the related issues of domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, substance abuse, shortage of affordable housing, and unemployment in the communities in which we live and serve.

AAPCI has grown exponentially — from a dedicated staff of one, with nothing but a vision and a zero operating budget, working out of borrowed office space in 1996, to 35 full and part-time employees in 2014. Services include the provision of three hot meals and snacks each day, 24-hour shelter, social supportive services, employment preparation services, and housing placement assistance as well as crisis case management services.

We’re completely committed to building and maintaining a great organizational culture that involves active employees – people looking to give back to the community, wanting to inspire creativity in others and motivate and empower one another.

Reporting Relationships: Assistant Directors report to the Program Director

Position Summary: This position is responsible for managing the administrative functions of the residence to ensure compliance with government regulations, effective administrative support to programs and efficient interaction with other facility departments.

Nature and Scope: The incumbent serves as a part of the senior administrative team at this facility, with significant input into policy decisions affecting the facility as a whole. The incumbent is also an important resource to co-workers in administrative areas, including information management, personnel practices and systems design. The incumbent facilitates problem-solving between units of the facility, other departments of serenity House and government agencies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Program Director, Assistant Directors are expected to perform the following principal duties and responsibilities;

• Supervise administrative support to program staff, ensuring efficient program operation and achievement of program goals.
• Oversee vacancy control, including coordination with the facility’s maintenance and operations units and city agencies, to ensure maximal revenue consistent with program goals and eligibility criteria.
• Administer on-site fiscal functions, including invoicing of receivables, control of petty cash and review of financial reports to ensure fiscal accountability, timely receipt of revenue, accuracy of financial records, compliance with funding source guidelines and adherence to Serenity House policies and procedures.
• Administer attendance, payroll and other onsite human resources’ functions to ensure that personnel receive appropriate compensation and benefits and that recruitment, hiring and termination of personnel is processed in a prompt and effective manner.
• Act as chief facility liaison to government funding agencies, Homeless services liaison, to Serenity House support departments and the Assistant Administrator of Administration and Finance, Homeless Services, facilitating effective communication, compliance with reporting requirements, accurate record keeping and the timely and efficient processing of program needs.
• Initiate, plan, implement, assist with and follow-up on special projects to meet ad-hoc demands upon the facility and its Director.
• Ensure maximum productivity and development of staff by managing human resources’ functions for the administrative unit.
• Plan, develop and implement administrative support policies and procedures, ensuring uniformity of service within the Division, compliance with Tier II Regulatory Agencies and synchronization with other facility service units.
• Oversee the timely collection, preparation and analysis of administrative, client and program information to generate reports and memos, evaluate program performance and determine unmet needs.
• As a member of the interdisciplinary administrative team, participate in the development of facility policies, procedures and programming and function as an administrative team member to enhance overall service provisions and inter-unit staff collaboration.

Minimal Qualifications

• Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate social service field or administration.
• At least five (5) years administrative office management experience
• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience and office management systems.
• Knowledge of data base management systems, word processing, local area networks, bookkeeping, public relations and grant procurement is necessary.

Other Qualifications:

Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with focus on providing excellent client services.
Strong written communication skills and ability to complete reports, as assigned
Demonstrate ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a diverse community of residents, program staff and external vendors.
Ability to exercise good judgment and apply problem solving skills.
Experience working collaboratively in a team oriented and outcomes focused environment.
Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift to 5 pounds at times
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of New York State and City pay transparency laws.  Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individuals’ competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience and performance in the role. 

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $85,168.64 per year.

Benefits

AAPCI provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental & Vision
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)
You may also get your college student debt forgiven tax free on Federal Direct Loans created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if you work full-time and after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a Qualifying Repayment Plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AAPCI is an equal employment opportunity employer, and understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better agency. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

“AAPCI is subject to, and in compliance with, the New York City Order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees and Certain City Contractors. AAPCI will consider requests for reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law and the New York City Order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees and Certain City Contractors.”