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DEPUTY REGIONAL MANAGER
- HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Posted on
11/04/2026
- Full-time
Location
QUEENS
- Exam may be required
Department
FIA Operations – Manager
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Job Description
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.
Family Independence Administration provides temporary help to individuals and families with social service and economic needs to assist them in reaching self-sufficiency via essential and diverse programs/services, such as: temporary cash assistance, SNAP, childcare, eviction prevention services, adult protective services, job training, employment plans /economic support, domestic violence assistance, child support enforcement, etc.
Under the direction of the Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist III, the Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist II (ABOS II) is responsible for supervising team(s) of BOS staff, who provide various functions of eligibility determination, financial planning, economic support opportunities and monitoring other related services to persons in need, to promote individual and family self-sufficiency. The ABOS II uses supervisory, program development, quantitative analysis, and other research skills in accomplishing all the goals of FIA/Benefits Access Center and its components (Application, Financial Planning, Economic Opportunity Services, Under care, etc.)
Under the general direction of the Regional Manager, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, the Deputy Regional Manager collaborates with the Regional Managers in the day to day administration and functioning of the regional offices under their jurisdiction for monitoring the activity of employees whose responsibility it is to evaluate eligibility for public assistance and employment services in accordance with Federal and State legislation and regulations and local mandates. The incumbent provides managerial support to individual and/or multiple Benefits Access Centers by individual coaching thus ensuring uniformity in interpretation of policies, procedures and established quotas designed to achieve standard processes and practices in all Benefits Access Centers and aiming to prevent loss of public funds through fraud or administrative error.
FIA’s Operations is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Job Opportunity Specialist M2, to function as Deputy Regional Manager, who will:
- Make use of work sheets which summarize the Benefits Access Centers' issues and recurring problems and assesses areas that need to be addressed. Provides guidance and support as well as direction for staff in use of best practices. Reviews the activity of employees responsible for evaluating eligibility for cash assistance and employment services in accordance with Federal and State legislation and regulations and local mandates.
- Lead teams which participate in program planning and development meetings with top Family Independence Administration management, Human Resources Administration executive, Mayoral staff, and other social services agencies; provide unbiased feedback directly to the Assistant Deputy Commissioner.
- Direct management audits in the Benefits Access Center of executive operations, methods, and processes. Checks on adherence to and effectiveness of new methods and procedures; makes continuing administrative studies of all levels of Center management routines and systems. These audits are conducted during the time that they are out stationed at the Benefits Access Center, and the findings provide the basis for corrective action and for recommended revisions in methods, systems, forms, policies, and procedures. Works with various FIA, HRA and other stakeholders to create and implement corrective action plans.
- Review drafts and otherwise participates in the preparation of new and revised procedures prepared by the Office of Procedures. Participates in devising new and revise forms, office practices, and systems. On an as needed basis, provide direct supervision for installation and operation of pilot projects.
- Coordinate with Executive Regional Manager/Regional Managers in the assignment, evaluation, and training of staff assigned to them and the handling of personnel actions; ensure that Benefits Access Center Directors receive proper training in the performance of their duties, in accordance with accepted administrative policies and procedures.
- Advise the Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Executive Regional Manager on the selection and assignment of top-level administrative staff, site staffing needs, physical plant deficiencies and relocation recommendations.
- Direct follow-up studies to ensure that corrective measures have been taken, that new procedures have been properly installed and observed, and that provisions of revised procedures have caused the prescribed changes to be made in the Benefits Access Center(s).
Hours/Shift:
9:00am-5:00pm
ADMINISTRATIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY - 1024A
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, plus four years of satisfactory full-time experience performing work related to providing employment related services or economic support services to persons in need, at least eighteen months of this experience must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and eight years of full-time experience equivalent to "1" above; at least eighteen months of this experience must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College credits from an accredited college or university may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year year of work experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least eighteen months of experience must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
- Strong supervisory skills with leadership and experience, which includes strong communication and writing skills. - The ability to effectively set priorities and ensure staff accountability. - Excellent critical-thinking and strategic planning skills. - Dynamic leadership skills/ability to lead a team with varying/diverse skill sets. - Proficient in Excel, Word. - Ability to work well in a fast-paced deadline driven environment. - Well organized, solutions-oriented exceptional research and problem-solving skills.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
809782
Posted until
01/03/2027
Title code
1024A
Civil service title
ADMINISTRATIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
DEPUTY REGIONAL MANAGER
- Experience level: Manager
Job level
M2
Number of positions
1
Work location
32-20 Northern Blvd, L.I.C. Ny
- Category: Social Services
DEPUTY REGIONAL MANAGER
DEPUTY REGIONAL MANAGER
- HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Posted on
11/04/2026
- Full-time
Location
QUEENS
- Exam may be required
Department
FIA Operations – Manager
Save
Job Description
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.
Family Independence Administration provides temporary help to individuals and families with social service and economic needs to assist them in reaching self-sufficiency via essential and diverse programs/services, such as: temporary cash assistance, SNAP, childcare, eviction prevention services, adult protective services, job training, employment plans /economic support, domestic violence assistance, child support enforcement, etc.
Under the direction of the Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist III, the Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist II (ABOS II) is responsible for supervising team(s) of BOS staff, who provide various functions of eligibility determination, financial planning, economic support opportunities and monitoring other related services to persons in need, to promote individual and family self-sufficiency. The ABOS II uses supervisory, program development, quantitative analysis, and other research skills in accomplishing all the goals of FIA/Benefits Access Center and its components (Application, Financial Planning, Economic Opportunity Services, Under care, etc.)
Under the general direction of the Regional Manager, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, the Deputy Regional Manager collaborates with the Regional Managers in the day to day administration and functioning of the regional offices under their jurisdiction for monitoring the activity of employees whose responsibility it is to evaluate eligibility for public assistance and employment services in accordance with Federal and State legislation and regulations and local mandates. The incumbent provides managerial support to individual and/or multiple Benefits Access Centers by individual coaching thus ensuring uniformity in interpretation of policies, procedures and established quotas designed to achieve standard processes and practices in all Benefits Access Centers and aiming to prevent loss of public funds through fraud or administrative error.
FIA’s Operations is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Job Opportunity Specialist M2, to function as Deputy Regional Manager, who will:
- Make use of work sheets which summarize the Benefits Access Centers' issues and recurring problems and assesses areas that need to be addressed. Provides guidance and support as well as direction for staff in use of best practices. Reviews the activity of employees responsible for evaluating eligibility for cash assistance and employment services in accordance with Federal and State legislation and regulations and local mandates.
- Lead teams which participate in program planning and development meetings with top Family Independence Administration management, Human Resources Administration executive, Mayoral staff, and other social services agencies; provide unbiased feedback directly to the Assistant Deputy Commissioner.
- Direct management audits in the Benefits Access Center of executive operations, methods, and processes. Checks on adherence to and effectiveness of new methods and procedures; makes continuing administrative studies of all levels of Center management routines and systems. These audits are conducted during the time that they are out stationed at the Benefits Access Center, and the findings provide the basis for corrective action and for recommended revisions in methods, systems, forms, policies, and procedures. Works with various FIA, HRA and other stakeholders to create and implement corrective action plans.
- Review drafts and otherwise participates in the preparation of new and revised procedures prepared by the Office of Procedures. Participates in devising new and revise forms, office practices, and systems. On an as needed basis, provide direct supervision for installation and operation of pilot projects.
- Coordinate with Executive Regional Manager/Regional Managers in the assignment, evaluation, and training of staff assigned to them and the handling of personnel actions; ensure that Benefits Access Center Directors receive proper training in the performance of their duties, in accordance with accepted administrative policies and procedures.
- Advise the Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Executive Regional Manager on the selection and assignment of top-level administrative staff, site staffing needs, physical plant deficiencies and relocation recommendations.
- Direct follow-up studies to ensure that corrective measures have been taken, that new procedures have been properly installed and observed, and that provisions of revised procedures have caused the prescribed changes to be made in the Benefits Access Center(s).
Hours/Shift:
9:00am-5:00pm
ADMINISTRATIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY - 1024A
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, plus four years of satisfactory full-time experience performing work related to providing employment related services or economic support services to persons in need, at least eighteen months of this experience must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and eight years of full-time experience equivalent to "1" above; at least eighteen months of this experience must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College credits from an accredited college or university may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year year of work experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least eighteen months of experience must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
- Strong supervisory skills with leadership and experience, which includes strong communication and writing skills. - The ability to effectively set priorities and ensure staff accountability. - Excellent critical-thinking and strategic planning skills. - Dynamic leadership skills/ability to lead a team with varying/diverse skill sets. - Proficient in Excel, Word. - Ability to work well in a fast-paced deadline driven environment. - Well organized, solutions-oriented exceptional research and problem-solving skills.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Save
Job ID
809782
Posted until
01/03/2027
Title code
1024A
Civil service title
ADMINISTRATIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
DEPUTY REGIONAL MANAGER
- Experience level: Manager
Job level
M2
Number of positions
1
Work location
32-20 Northern Blvd, L.I.C. Ny
- Category: Social Services
DEPUTY REGIONAL MANAGER
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in deputy regional director jobs.
- Five or more years of multi-site or regional operations management experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, healthcare administration, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing direct reports across multiple locations or departments
- Proficiency with reporting tools, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making processes
- Experience with budget oversight, resource allocation, and financial reporting
- Strong background in compliance, policy implementation, or regulatory requirements within the relevant sector
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Quantify multi-site leadership on your resume
Deputy regional directors oversee multiple locations or teams, so your resume needs concrete evidence of that scope. List the number of sites, staff headcount, and budget responsibility you held in each role to show you can manage at regional scale.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Tailor your resume to the sector's language
A deputy regional director resume for a government agency reads differently from one for a healthcare system. Mirror the posting's terminology, whether that's 'program compliance,' 'clinical operations,' or 'field services,' to clear automated screening filters before a human ever sees it.
Target postings that name your current region
Many deputy regional director roles require existing knowledge of local stakeholders, vendors, or regulatory environments. Filter for openings in your current geography first, where your existing relationships and market familiarity are a direct competitive advantage.
Prepare a cross-functional leadership story for interviews
Interviewers for deputy regional director roles consistently probe how you align field teams with central leadership. Prepare two or three specific examples of times you translated corporate or headquarters strategy into on-the-ground execution across a dispersed team.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
In deputy regional director offers, the number of direct reports, geographic territory, and budget authority vary widely between organizations. Clarify those parameters before salary discussions, because they determine both your leverage and your workload once you start.
Deputy Regional Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most deputy regional directors?
The most active employers for deputy regional directors right now are Committee of Interns and Residents, NYC Human Resources Administration, and GovCIO, and the most openings are in New York, Arizona, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, government agencies, and large nonprofit networks tend to hire at this level most consistently.
How many deputy regional director jobs are remote?
About 100% of deputy regional director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly field-based by nature. Functions like policy development, strategic planning, and reporting tend to allow the most remote flexibility, while direct site oversight and stakeholder management usually require a physical presence.
How do you become a deputy regional director?
Most deputy regional directors move up from district manager, program manager, or senior operations roles where they already managed multiple teams or locations. Building a record of leading cross-functional projects, managing budgets, and improving outcomes across sites positions you for the step up. Earning a relevant graduate degree or sector-specific credential can accelerate the transition, particularly in government and healthcare.
Can you get hired as a deputy regional director with little direct experience at that level?
It is possible if you can demonstrate that your current role carries comparable scope, even under a different title. Emphasize the number of locations, staff, and budget you oversaw, and document results that show you already operate at a regional scale. Some organizations, particularly growing nonprofits and regional healthcare groups, promote strong district-level managers into deputy director roles when the fit is clear.
What does the deputy regional director interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial screening with HR is followed by a competency-based interview with the regional director or a senior leadership panel, then often a presentation or case exercise where you outline how you would approach a regional challenge. Final rounds typically include meetings with cross-functional peers or board members, particularly in nonprofit and government settings.
Where can I find and apply to deputy regional director jobs?
You can find and apply to deputy regional director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, sector, and location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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