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SHELTER DIRECTOR

New York City, NY, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-22 → 2026-09-28

Core

Oversee day-to-day operations of single adult, adult families, and families with children shelter systems to ensure health, safety, welfare, and re-housing of vulnerable populations.

Role type

Senior administrative director of social services (shelter operations)

Builds

Shelter facilities and social service programs for homeless individuals and families

Domain

Public sector social services / homelessness

Required skills

Strategic planning, regulatory compliance, capacity management, social service program oversight, staff supervision, community relations, operational risk management

Preferred skills

Experience with NYC Building/Fire codes, OTDA rules, Callahan Consent Decree, LCSW/LMSW licensure

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Ensure health, safety, and welfare of clients and staff; oversee compliance with legal mandates and regulations; manage program capacity and bed assignments; provide direction for social services and independent living plans; participate in case conferences; supervise administrative functions and staff adherence to policies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management oversight

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