Assistant Commissioner, Behavior Management

NYC Administration for Children's Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in New York seeks an Assistant Commissioner of Behavior Management to oversee operations at Horizon Juvenile Center. The role involves ensuring compliance with laws, managing staff development, and improving service quality. Candidates must have a relevant master's degree and administrative experience, demonstrating strong judgment and management skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field with administrative experience required.
• Four years of relevant experience including two in an administrative role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of Horizon Juvenile Center ensuring compliance with laws.
• Develop metrics for educational, health, and behavioral services.

Skills

Judgment

Management

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Sociology

Master's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Education

Master's Degree in Public Administration

Job description

Salary: The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $135,000.00 - $145,000.00.

Important Filing Requirement: It is essential that you file for, take, and pass the exam for the listed Civil Service title when it becomes available to avoid being 'bumped' out of your position once the eligible list is established.

About ACS

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) safeguards and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare, juvenile justice services, and community supports. ACS manages foster care, community-based supports, and subsidized childcare vouchers. Child protection staff respond to maltreatment allegations. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placements, and community programs.

Division of Youth & Family Justice (DYFJ)

DYFJ manages secure and non-secure detention services for juveniles awaiting court disposition and oversees community-based delinquency prevention and alternative programs. It operates two secure detention facilities: Crossroads Juvenile Center in Brooklyn and Horizon Juvenile Center in the Bronx, providing comprehensive health and educational services.

Position Overview

The Assistant Commissioner of Behavior Management, reporting to the Deputy and Associate Commissioners, oversees the administration and operations of Horizon Juvenile Center. Responsibilities include:

1. Oversight of Detention Operations: Ensuring facility operations comply with laws and mandates, managing programming and staff development, and coordinating with detention leadership.
2. Program Performance and Improvement: Developing metrics for educational, health, and behavioral services; implementing quality assurance tools; adopting best practices; and fostering continuous improvement.

Additional Information

This reposted job opportunity does not require reapplication from previous applicants. Candidates are subject to inquiries regarding child abuse and maltreatment reports as per legal requirements. To apply, visit www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess with Job ID #694567. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls or personal inquiries are permitted.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree in social work with four years of relevant experience, including two in an administrative role, or
2. A master's degree in sociology, psychology, education, public administration, or a related field with five years of relevant experience, including two in an administrative role, or
3. Equivalent education and experience, with at least two years of administrative experience in a child care setting.

Preferred Skills

Candidates should demonstrate strong judgment and management skills, understanding of juvenile justice, experience with adolescent psychology, staff management, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills, and the ability to lead and prioritize multiple projects.