Social Action & Advocacy

This interim executive opportunity is not officially affiliated with the Support Center’s Interim Placement Program. The organization is conducting this interim search independently.

About the Organization

Founded in 1981, Diaspora Community Services (DCS) is a Brooklyn-based multi-service and multi-cultural (c) 3 nonprofit providing comprehensive support to low-income residents, immigrants, and the chronically ill. DCS services some 10,000 annually through three programmatic sites in New York City. Staffed by seasoned professionals in the health and social service sectors and supported by a deducted Board of Directors as diverse as the vibrant communities we serve, DCS provides robust programming that targets the most vulnerable of our communities.

DCS’s programs address the very root causes of the challenges our clients face, empowering low-income families and individuals to overcome obstacles to their well-being and self-sufficiency. DCS continues to focus on the challenges and inequities that impact communities of color, women and the youth of our communities. Using an anti-racist, gender, sexual orientation affirming lens, DCS has focused on ensuring clients have access to much needed benefits, counseling, education, housing placement and referrals to many qualified organizational partners. DCS has implemented youth programs based on youth development principles of education, empowerment and focusing on the assets of our youth instead of deficits. We are known for our expertise on HIV prevention at the community-based level.

Current program services include access to quality health services, supportive housing, youth education, and the social support services critical to meeting basic needs while focusing on impacting poverty. DCS meets each client where they are in terms of individual skills, finances, health, and needs; providing one-on-one transformative support to help them succeed.

The Opportunity

The current Director of Program Operations has been leading the organization since 2022. Due to maternity leave, the CEO and board are looking for an interim to provide stability during the 3 months of absence.

During the leave period, the interim leadership’s primary focus will be on staff supervision, support, guidance, morale, and financial management.

Responsibilities

The interim DOPO will embrace the following roles and responsibilities:

● Staff Development : Strengthen effective supervision, training, while enhancing staff engagement & team building.
● Data Alignment : Enhance IT related to program management, quality improvement, compliance, data and operations
● Fiscal Operations : Knowledge of Continuation of funding applications, grant writing, budget development, budget modifications, etc.
● Provide administrative oversight to 4 residential sites as a priority

Qualifications

The ideal interim DOPO will have:

● A graduate degree is preferred (LMSW, MPA, MS) with additional certifications a plus. An efficient administrator with supervisory experience is essential as this position is supported by government funds and requires program implementation.
● Bachelor’s degree required with 10 years of progressive, direct program and administrative experience.
● Knowledge of non-profit management, program implementation, contract management and administrative operations are key to the success of this position.

● Experience with DHS or Residential Services
● Experience in organizing, prioritizing large amounts of data.
● Proficiency with computer skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Placement Terms

● Start Date : June 10, 2024
● Anticipated placement Period : 3 months (Potential to be extended)
● Anticipated Time Commitment : 3 days onsite
● Anticipated Compensation : $4,500 / Bi-weekly

Application Deadline

This application deadline is Friday, May 31st. While we will review applications on a rolling basis, we highly encourage early submissions.

Application Instructions

Individuals interested in being considered for the interim role are requested to forward their letter of introduction and resume to [email protected]