Job Information
City of New York Director, Crossroads Administration in New York, New York
Job Description
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $90,000.00-$100,000.00.
THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT (NOT PROVISIONAL) IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE LISTED ABOVE.
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.
ACS’ Division of Youth & Family Justice (DYFJ) is responsible for oversight and management of secure and non-secure detention services for juveniles awaiting disposition in family and supreme courts, as well as a network of community-based delinquency prevention, alternative to detention, and alternative to placement programs for youth involved in, or at risk for involvement in, the juvenile justice system. DYFJ oversees a wide network of providers throughout the five boroughs that operate placement sites for youth who are adjudicated delinquent and placed by the New York City Family Court as part of the Close to Home initiative.
Within DYFJ, the Office of Juvenile Justice Programs & Services (JJPS) ensures youth are receiving comprehensive and consistent medical, mental health, case management, social and educational services by (a) developing and overseeing ACS’ array of programming/services for court involved youth, (b) strengthening mental health services, (c) tracking data, identifying trends, and implementing effective interventions, and (d) coordinating training and staff development around specific clinical, mental health, and programmatic issues (e.g. LGBTQ youth issues, family engagement, substance abuse, impact of trauma, etc.). In addition, JJPS organizes DYFJ’s family engagement and parent support work, and provides staff training on mental health, trauma, LGBTQ issues, and Commercially Sexually Exploited Children.
JJPS is seeking a Director, Crossroads Administration who will be responsible for enhancing operational efficiency and overall effectiveness of the Crossroads Juvenile Center. The Director will play an integral role for the facility's operations, overseeing the daily administrative management, and ensuring all functions align with our commitment for supporting the development and well-being of our youth.
The duties and responsibilities of the Director, Crossroads Administration will include, but will not be limited to:
Demonstrate strong leadership and strategic oversight as an integral member of the DYFJ leadership team tasked with improving administrative processes and providing necessary support to staff and youth alike
Partner with the Executive Director of Administration to develop and implement best practices, enhance operational efficiency, and foster a positive culture within the center
Manage the Housekeeping Unit responsible for daily cleaning of the facility, painting, and laundry services for youth
Monitor administrative contracts for uniforms, cleaning, personnel, administrative matters and submit procurement requests for new needs and/or renewals, as required
Monitor and conduct analyses of facility staffing to ensure a balanced allocation of staff across work tours, includes tracking schedules, overtime, extended leaves, etc.
Coordinate with Horizon counterparts on new initiatives, and process improvement initiatives to ensure uniformity between sites
Manage performance and learning for the Detention Center, includes coordinating professional development opportunities, ensuring staff attend mandated trainings and supporting the delivery of additional training, as needed
Ensure tasks and standards, and performance evaluations for all facility personnel are submitted in a timely fashion
Coordinate with ACS divisions for required repairs, facility maintenance and building security
Collaborate with ACS Employment Law Unit on disciplinary referrals
Liaise with ACS Human Resources on timekeeping, workers’ compensation cases, long-term leave, employee clearances, etc.
Liaise with the NYC Department of Investigation, NYS Justice Center, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services in support of oversight responses and visits
Support development of goals and metrics for the facility, and monitor and assist with facility operations, programs, and special projects
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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.
TO APPLY:
Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID# 687518
NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED
NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible experience, including one year at the administrative or managerial level in a large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and the one year of experience at the administrative or management level as described in "1" above.
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.
