Vice President - Women's Homeless Shelter Job at Tandym Group, New York, NY

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  • Tandym Group
  • New York, NY

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:

  • Expertise in de-escalation and trauma-informed supervision
  • Ability to build and sustain systems in fast-paced environments

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Immediate start, Monday to Friday,

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