Assistant Director, Developmental Disabilities Unit

NYC Administration for Children's Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) in New York City seeks an Assistant Director for the Developmental Disabilities Unit to lead program oversight, policy development, and cross-agency collaboration. You will report to the Executive Director of the DDU and guide budgets, contracts, and trainings to advance supports for children and families with IDD.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating resources, and representing ACS in community partnerships to ensure effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in a large government agency or related field.
• Alternative: degree plus one year in administrative/managerial role in a public agency.
• Master's degree plus supervisory/leadership experience preferred; strong communications and data skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Executive Director of the DDU.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures for best practices in child welfare.
• Oversee programs, budgets, contracts, procurements, and proposals.
• Lead trainings for internal and external stakeholders on services for IDD populations.
• Coordinate access to city and state resources for IDD-related services.
• Serve as liaison to external agencies and represent ACS in community meetings.

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree in public administration / MSW / MPH (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Access

Excel

Word

Data entry

Job description

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) in New York City seeks an Assistant Director for the Developmental Disabilities Unit to lead program oversight, policy development, and cross-agency collaboration. You will report to the Executive Director of the DDU and guide budgets, contracts, and trainings to advance supports for children and families with IDD.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating resources, and representing ACS in community partnerships to ensure effective