ASSISTANT DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, HOME CARE SERVICES PROGRAM (HCSP)

ABOUT THE ROLE The Home Care Services Program (HCSP) is a Medicaid funded program providing long term care to medically fragile and vulnerable individuals requiring assistance with activities of daily living. The Homecare Executive Office provides administrative and managerial oversight of HCSP programs, collaborates with stakeholders, and serves as the primary representative with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The program is recruiting for one Deputy Director Administration MAP M-IV to function as an Assistant Deputy Commissioner, providing advisory support, operational oversight, and strategic direction. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Serve in an advisory capacity to the Deputy Commissioner of HCSP, providing guidance, program operations knowledge, and data analysis to inform policy and decision-making. - Provide administrative oversight and direct the overall operations of CASA Field Operations. - Provide administrative oversight and direct the overall operations of the Medical Review Team and Personal Care Services. - Oversee procurement of home care services for low-income persons who are disabled, aged, and blind, including housekeeping, home attendants, emergency home attendant services, and Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) services, and negotiate contract terms and rates with nonprofit vendors. - Oversee contract management activities for home care vendors, ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations, licensure, certification, billing, and health and safety requirements. - Oversee HCSP computer systems and technological development, working with stakeholders to modernize program applications, mobile, and computer equipment, and enhance communications across programs. - Represent HCSP at external and internal meetings, events, and via written communication, liaising with senior DSS and HRA leadership, NYSDOH, and contracted vendors. - Establish program standards, managerial goals, and performance indicators, and oversee the creation, revision, and implementation of HCSP policies and procedures. - Work closely with the HCSP Deputy Commissioner and Chief Special Services Officer to develop and implement short and long-term goals and strategies supporting programmatic and administrative priorities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. A baccalaureate degree and four (4) years of full-time executive experience involving the direction of large numbers of employees, and having responsibility for the formulation and execution of programs and policy in a public or major social welfare agency, large hospital or hospital system, or large public health program; or 2. Education and/or experience equivalent to the above. All candidates must have at least one (1) year of the specialized experience described above. A master's degree in social work, public health, hospital administration, or other appropriate field will be accepted as equivalent to two (2) years of experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Preferred Skills: Demonstrated experience overseeing a large social service program, unit, or department; knowledge of Medicaid and home care services in New York City; demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; demonstrated ability to lead and provide strategy and direction to staff; strong time management, communication, and writing skills; strong organizational and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize and exercise independent judgement; detail oriented, proactive, and innovative. - Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. SELECTION PROCESS No Exam Required. Title classification is Non-Competitive-5. HOW TO APPLY Apply through the official job posting portal using Job ID 797331. The posting is open until 11/02/2026. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm - Location: Brooklyn (Work location: 470 Vanderbilt Ave) - Department: Home Care Svcs-NM, HRA/Dept of Social Services - Experience Level: Manager - Job Level: M4 - Number of Positions: 1 - Benefits: May be eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs. - Equal Opportunity: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce free from discrimination and harassment.