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NYC Administration for Children's Services

Director, CJC Administration

NYC Administration for Children's Services, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Director, CJC Administration NYC Administration for Children's Services

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

Job Overview The Director of Crossroads Juvenile Center (CJC) Administration oversees staff, administration, operations, and program support for the facility. The role works closely with the Executive Director, coordinates with ACS divisions, maintains compliance, supports human resources and facilities, and provides oversight and evaluation.

Responsibilities

Monitor and conduct analyses of facility staffing to ensure a balanced allocation of staff across work tours, including tracking schedules, overtime, staff on extended leave, etc.

Work closely with the Executive Director to monitor administrative contracts for uniforms, cleaning, personnel, administrative matters and submit procurement requests for new needs and/or renewals.

Manage performance and learning for the detention center including coordinating and tracking staff professional development, ensuring staff receive mandated trainings, supporting provision of additional trainings, and supporting performance management and evaluations.

Manage the Housekeeping Unit that is responsible for daily cleaning of the facility, painting, and laundry services for the youth.

Coordinate with other ACS divisions on items such as repairs and facility maintenance and building security.

Coordinate with Horizon counterpart on new initiatives, process improvement to ensure uniformity between sites.

Work collaboratively with ACS Employment Law Unit on disciplinary referrals.

Liaise with the ACS Human Resources regarding timekeeping, workers’ compensation cases, other long‑term staff leave as well as employee clearances.

Liaise with the NYC Department of Investigation, NYS Justice Center and the NYS Office of Children and Family Services in support of oversight responses and visits.

Monitor and assist with facility operations, programs, and special projects as directed.

Maintains data and communication necessary to ensure proper detailed program evaluation.

Coordinate with agency wellness coordinator and independently keep up to date with the latest trends and research in the field of wellness and health to identify new ideas and best practices to introduce to the facilities.

Deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and center just, equitable, and inclusive values and practices in facility initiatives.

Additional Information This position has been reposted. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Section 424‑A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child‑caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and four years of full‑time, paid professional experience in a child care institution or in group work with children in a child care setting, including two years in an administrative capacity; or

A master's degree from an accredited college in sociology, psychology, education, public administration or a closely related field, and five years of full‑time paid professional experience as described in "1" above including two years in an administrative capacity; or

Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have two years of administrative experience in a child care setting.

55‑a 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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

Application Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #715687. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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