The Center for Youth Services, Inc.
Assistant Director for Counseling and RHY
The Center for Youth Services, Inc., Rochester, New York, United States
Assistant Director for Counseling and RHY
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Assistant Director for Counseling and RHY
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The Center for Youth Services, Inc.
OVERVIEW:
In 1971, a group of students from Brighton High School had an idea to create a "center" that would meet the needs specific to youth in Rochester, NY. The philosophy supporting the vision was quite radical for the time: that young people, given information and support, could make their own positive life choices. They founded The Center to be informed by youth, for youth. The Center for Youth continues with this as our core principle. We are committed to empowering and advocating for vulnerable youth while always elevating their voices. Our mission is to provide comprehensive programs completely free, voluntary, and confidentially.
The Counseling and Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Department provides a continuum of essential services to the most vulnerable youth in our community, including two crisis nurseries, an emergency shelter, permanent and transitional housing, a food and clothing pantry, street outreach, and support for minor victims of commercial sexual exploitation.
The Assistant Directors each oversee several essential programs in the Counseling and RHY Department. This includes supporting and supervising the Program Managers, monitoring and evaluating direct service delivery, implementing ongoing quality improvements, assuring compliance with policies and procedures, and adherence to funder requirements and regulations.
The Assistant Directors also participate in the On-Call RHY Supervisor rotation (1 week, every 6-7 weeks). This emergency response system will provide after-hour and weekend support to all RHY residential programs.
Essential Functions and Examples of Duties
Monitors and supports Program Managers in fulfilling personnel functions, staff supervision, development of performance standards, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions
Plans, develops, and implements evaluation and assessment of services
Develops and implements services consistent with the agency's mission and philosophy
Provides leadership, coordination, and integration of RHY services and other agency services
Monitors program contract objectives
Participates in the development and evaluation of the program management plan
Participates in the orientation of new staff
Provides support in the development of agency grants and responds, as requested, to funder requests and needs
Ensures client safety and quality of care through compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations governing the operation of RHY programs, including certification, record keeping, reporting, and evaluation requirements
Actively networks and participates with other provider agencies and collaborations
Provides other responsibilities and assigned
Employment Guidelines Is youth-friendly, positive, and possesses significant knowledge of:
issues relating to runaway/homeless youth, adolescent development and behaviors, outreach, and residential services
counseling and case management (individual and group)
basic and independent life skills
youth-serving systems
community resources
partnerships and collaborations
adolescent development including positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction, and protective factors
communication and conflict resolution skills
program development and assessment skills
staff supervision and development
quality assurance methods
Possess the Ability To
structure, organize, and chair meetings and work groups
work with diverse community groups and educators to build partnerships to meet youth and family needs
be sensitive to and appreciate cultural differences
manage and evaluate programs and services
Cultural Competency The Center delivers programs and services to youth and families across Monroe County who represent many racial, cultural and geographic groups. The Center ensures understanding and values differences in people of diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientations, disabilities, and beliefs. All staff are required to attend cultural competency workshops and training and to enhance their own understanding of cultural diversity continually. The Center Performance Appraisal, administered annually, provides an opportunity for staff to evaluate how they integrate culturally competent practices into everyday work.
Physical Requirements Candidates must be autonomously mobile in providing easy access to services.
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field and 3 years related experience OR Bachelor Degree in above areas and 5 years related experience
A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a counseling or residential program.
Must have access to a reliable vehicle and telephone
Must possess a valid Driver's License with driving record acceptable to our agency insurance carrier
Must carry minimum auto insurance coverage of Bodily Injury: $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident and Property Damage: $50,000
Computer Skills Recommended Microsoft Office & OneDrive - Intermediate
Word & Excel - Intermediate
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
Salary: $32 - $34 per hour
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Assistant Director for Counseling and RHY
role at
The Center for Youth Services, Inc.
OVERVIEW:
In 1971, a group of students from Brighton High School had an idea to create a "center" that would meet the needs specific to youth in Rochester, NY. The philosophy supporting the vision was quite radical for the time: that young people, given information and support, could make their own positive life choices. They founded The Center to be informed by youth, for youth. The Center for Youth continues with this as our core principle. We are committed to empowering and advocating for vulnerable youth while always elevating their voices. Our mission is to provide comprehensive programs completely free, voluntary, and confidentially.
The Counseling and Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Department provides a continuum of essential services to the most vulnerable youth in our community, including two crisis nurseries, an emergency shelter, permanent and transitional housing, a food and clothing pantry, street outreach, and support for minor victims of commercial sexual exploitation.
The Assistant Directors each oversee several essential programs in the Counseling and RHY Department. This includes supporting and supervising the Program Managers, monitoring and evaluating direct service delivery, implementing ongoing quality improvements, assuring compliance with policies and procedures, and adherence to funder requirements and regulations.
The Assistant Directors also participate in the On-Call RHY Supervisor rotation (1 week, every 6-7 weeks). This emergency response system will provide after-hour and weekend support to all RHY residential programs.
Essential Functions and Examples of Duties
Monitors and supports Program Managers in fulfilling personnel functions, staff supervision, development of performance standards, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions
Plans, develops, and implements evaluation and assessment of services
Develops and implements services consistent with the agency's mission and philosophy
Provides leadership, coordination, and integration of RHY services and other agency services
Monitors program contract objectives
Participates in the development and evaluation of the program management plan
Participates in the orientation of new staff
Provides support in the development of agency grants and responds, as requested, to funder requests and needs
Ensures client safety and quality of care through compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations governing the operation of RHY programs, including certification, record keeping, reporting, and evaluation requirements
Actively networks and participates with other provider agencies and collaborations
Provides other responsibilities and assigned
Employment Guidelines Is youth-friendly, positive, and possesses significant knowledge of:
issues relating to runaway/homeless youth, adolescent development and behaviors, outreach, and residential services
counseling and case management (individual and group)
basic and independent life skills
youth-serving systems
community resources
partnerships and collaborations
adolescent development including positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction, and protective factors
communication and conflict resolution skills
program development and assessment skills
staff supervision and development
quality assurance methods
Possess the Ability To
structure, organize, and chair meetings and work groups
work with diverse community groups and educators to build partnerships to meet youth and family needs
be sensitive to and appreciate cultural differences
manage and evaluate programs and services
Cultural Competency The Center delivers programs and services to youth and families across Monroe County who represent many racial, cultural and geographic groups. The Center ensures understanding and values differences in people of diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientations, disabilities, and beliefs. All staff are required to attend cultural competency workshops and training and to enhance their own understanding of cultural diversity continually. The Center Performance Appraisal, administered annually, provides an opportunity for staff to evaluate how they integrate culturally competent practices into everyday work.
Physical Requirements Candidates must be autonomously mobile in providing easy access to services.
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field and 3 years related experience OR Bachelor Degree in above areas and 5 years related experience
A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a counseling or residential program.
Must have access to a reliable vehicle and telephone
Must possess a valid Driver's License with driving record acceptable to our agency insurance carrier
Must carry minimum auto insurance coverage of Bodily Injury: $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident and Property Damage: $50,000
Computer Skills Recommended Microsoft Office & OneDrive - Intermediate
Word & Excel - Intermediate
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
Salary: $32 - $34 per hour
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