Job Description
Job Description
A leading nonprofit organization in New York City is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to serve as Vice President at one of their women's shelters in Brooklyn . This site serves approximately 200 single adult women , many with mental health or substance use challenges, and requires a strong, hands-on leader who can balance compassion with structure.
About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 35 hours/week
- Setting: Women's Shelter (Single Adult)
- Assignment: 3-month temp-to-perm
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all daily operations and compliance for the Women's Shelter
- Supervise Assistant Program Director, Case Manager Supervisors, and front-line staff
- Develop and implement effective systems to streamline communication and delegation
- Manage facility maintenance, security, and inspection readiness
- Partner with DHS, funders, and internal leadership on audits and reporting
- Ensure trauma-informed, de-escalation-focused responses to resident crises
- Uphold high standards for safety, documentation, and program outcomes
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
- 3+ years of shelter or social service management experience
- Strong leadership, organization, and crisis-management skills
- Experience working with high-need or MICA populations
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Desired Skills:
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Temporary work, Immediate start, Monday to Friday,