Assistant Director of Home Finding

together for youth; City of Albany (NY); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Together for Youth in Albany, NY seeks an Assistant Director of Foster Care to support program leadership, ensure best practices, and collaborate with county partners to deliver high-quality services. You will supervise staff, assist the Director, and help implement policies in line with NYS OCFS regulations and COA accreditation, while safeguarding confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

This role requires an MSW or related master's, at least four years working with children and families, two

Qualifikationen

• MSW or Master’s Degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of four years of experience working with children and families.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Travel is required and a valid driver’s license is required.
• Must handle confidential and sensitive information with extreme discretion.

Aufgaben

• Assists the Directors of Foster Care in managing the Foster Care Program.
• Supervises individuals directly responsible for program implementation.
• Participates in program development efforts and implements best practices.
• Works closely with counties to ensure high-quality services and collaborative relationships.
• Ensures compliance with NYS OCFS regulations and COA accreditation.

Kenntnisse

HIPAA regulations

Confidentiality

Leadership

Ausbildung

MSW or Master’s Degree in related field

Jobbeschreibung

The Assistant Director of Foster Care will assist in managing the Foster Care program and those individuals directly responsible for program implementation, participates in program development efforts; and represents the Agency in the Community. The Assistant Director of Foster Care will assist the Director in assuring we implement best practices in our program and that are performing in a manner commensurate with the needs of our population and partners.Job ResponsibilitiesAssists the Directors of Foster Care in managing the Foster Care Program.Responsible for supervising individuals directly responsible for program implementation and ensuring this is accomplished and consistent with the Agency’s mission, policies, goals, and objectives.Participates in program development efforts, assists with implementing the best practices and ensures are performing in a manner consistent with the needs of the population and partners served.Works closely with various counties to ensure a high quality of service and maintains a positive collaborative working and business relationships.Ensure adherence to the regulations of the New York State Office of Children and Families, and the Council of Accreditation for Children and Family Services, Inc.Responsible for creating a safe and risk-reduced environment which is essential for effective treatment, good planning, efficient operations and the long-term preservation of the organization. To the extent, that risk is recognized and identified, and formally managed, persons served, employees, foster families and Together for Youth will be safer, and treatment and services will be of higher quality.Job RequirementsMinimum of an MSW or Master’s Degree in related field required;Minimum of four years of experience in working with children and families;Minimum of two years of supervisory experience;Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with extreme discretion, demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA regulationsTravel is required.Must have a current, valid driver’s license per Agency guidelines.Equal Employment OpportunityTFY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity.We take actions as an equal opportunity employer to attract, promote, and retain the most fully qualified candidates without regard to race, traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), creed, color, national origin, ancestry/place of birth, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy related condition), gender identity or expression, reproductive health decision making, sexual orientation, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, familial status, partnership status, veteran status, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, stalking, or sex offense victim status, criminal conviction record, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status with respect to receiving public assistance, disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other categories protected under the law.