HDSW Job Posting - Chief Administrative Officer

Human Development Services of Westchester (HDSW) is proud to have been involved in the evolution of community-based direct-care services for vulnerable populations in New York State since 1968. HDSW is a community-based not-for-profit, providing vital services to people throughout every corner of Westchester County. In today’s ever-changing health care marketplace, HDSW offers person-centered, trauma-informed services to three thousand people each year, through a unique blend

of inter-related programs. HDSW has been the designated Neighborhood Preservation Company (NPC) for the Village of Port Chester since 1979 with a focus on increasing and preserving affordable housing for village residents. Since becoming a U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) approved Local Housing Counseling Agency in 2006, the NPC has expanded services to provide housing counseling to residents throughout Westchester County, including tenant, homeowner, and homeless counseling, financial literacy and other workshops and services. We are dedicated to Creating Community and to having opportunities every day for people that matter. We are looking for

qualified individuals to join our team.

Thank you for your interest in our Full-Time Chief Administrative Officer position.

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is a critical member of the executive management team, and should be a vibrant person-centered leader, committed to stakeholder engagement to develop collaborative partnerships, and have the experience to guide multiple teams with comprehensive responsibilities. The CAO works in concert with the Chief Executive Officer, to ensure service excellence, operational efficiency, and compliance with relevant regulations. in addition to responding to grants/proposals and in developing and expanding opportunities for the Neighborhood Preservation Company and for HDSW. The CAO works in concert with to complete reports and collect data as required, represent the agency as community liaison and work with Department Directors to maintain census, corporate compliance, quality improvement activities, and maintain revenue cycle management. In addition

to other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be an intelligent individual with outstanding integrity and sound judgment, dedicated to ethical and efficient program operations with excellent negotiation and critical thinking skills; willing to provide strategic vision and leadership both in client, financial, and quality metrics.

The candidate will be a Licensed Social Worker, with eight years minimum of progressively responsible

supervisory experience, a strong background in program operations, a proven record of writing and being awarded grants, experience working in various environments, with an emphasis in eviction prevention is required. Must have excellent communication skills and have Client Management System/Microsoft Office proficiency. Bi-lingual a plus. Must have own car and valid driver’s license. Willingness and capacity to work outside of traditional business hours as needed to meet agency needs. Ability to be on-call/ available for assistance with crises and emergencies during off-duty hours.

• NYS Justice Center Criminal History background Check clearance through fingerprinting search required, in addition to clearance through the Protection of People with Special Needs Staff Exclusion List, the NYS Medicaid Exclusion List and clearance by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services for instances of child abuse and/or neglect. 

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Salary Range: $125,000-$135,000/ year

Benefits:

• 401(k) with Match Health insurance Flexible Spending Account

• Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance Paid time off Tuition Reimbursement

• AFLAC US Alliance Credit Union Health Rewards

HDSW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Email Resume: jcruz@hdsw.org

Job Open Date 7/14/2025 Job Close Date 7/21/2025