Director, Horizon Administration

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York's Administration for Children’s Services seeks an Administrative Director of RES - 1001B to lead operations for youth detention facilities, staff development, and program delivery. You will drive compliance, safety, and quality of care across multiple divisions.

The role requires a master's degree in social work or related field with substantial administrative experience in child care settings, plus strong collaboration with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field with four years in child care/institution settings.
• Five years of full-time professional experience with administrative responsibilities in related fields.
• Two years of administrative experience in a child care setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor staffing analyses and schedules across work tours and overtime.
• Coordinate with Executive Director on contracts and renewals.
• Manage detention center performance, training, and evaluations.
• Oversee Housekeeping, painting, and laundry services for youth.
• Coordinate with ACS divisions and Crossroads for improvements.
• Collaborate with Employment Law and HR on disciplinary matters and clearances.
• Liaise with NYC DI, NYS Justice Center, NYS OCFS for oversight.
• Support facility goals, metrics, and special projects.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Child care experience

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree in social work

Master's degree in sociology/psychology/education/public administration or related field

Education/experience equivalent with administrative experience in child care setting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $90,000.00 - $100,000.00.

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 child care 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.

The Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) provides a wide range of services and programs for youth at every stage of the juvenile justice process. Our goals are to (a) build stronger and safer communities and advance public safety by preventing juveniles from entering the New York City's juvenile justice system, (b) provide therapeutic treatment and services to youth in our custodial care, and (c) help juveniles access the tools they need to leave the justice system for good. We strive to help families and young people by providing supportive services that are responsive to the needs of individual youth and families.

DYFJ directly operates two secure detention facilities for Juvenile Delinquents, Juvenile Offenders and Adolescent Offenders whose cases are pending in Family Court or the Youth Parts in Supreme Court: Crossroads Juvenile Center in Brooklyn and Horizon Juvenile Center in the Bronx, where youth receive comprehensive services including medical, dental, mental health care, and education.

Specific duties include but not limited to:

• Monitor and conduct analyses of facility staffing to ensure a balanced allocation of staff across work tours, including tracking schedules, overtime, staff on extended leaves, etc.
• Work closely with the Executive Director to monitor administrative contracts for uniforms, cleaning, personnel, administrative matters and submit procurement requests for new needs and/or renewals.
• Manage performance and learning for the Detention center including coordinating and tracking staff professional development, ensuring staff receive mandated trainings, supporting provision of additional trainings, and supporting performance management and evaluations.
• Manage the Housekeeping Unit which is responsible for daily cleaning of the facility, painting, and laundry services for the youth.
• Coordinate with other ACS divisions on items such as repairs and facility maintenance and building security.
• Coordinate with Crossroads counterpart on new initiatives, process improvement to ensure uniformity between sites.
• Work collaboratively with ACS Employment Law Unit on disciplinary referrals.
• Liaise with the ACS Human Resources regarding timekeeping, workers’ compensation cases, other long-term staff leaves, as well as employee clearances.
• Liaise with the NYC Department of Investigation, NYS Justice Center and the NYS Office of Children and Family Services in support of oversight responses and visits.
• Support development of goals and metrics for the facility.
• Monitor and assist with facility operations, programs, and special projects as directed.

Special Note: This work assignment is at a secure detention facility which is a 24/7 operation. The work schedule may include evening hours, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and mandatory overtime. Shift assignments are based on the needs of the agency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

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.

The Administration for Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing access to all individuals.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Simone Campbell at [e-mail] or 212-676-6955.

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF RES - 1001B

Qualifications

1. A master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and four years of full-time, paid professional experience in a child care institution or in group work with children in a child care setting, including two years in an administrative capacity; or

2. A master's degree from an accredited college in sociology, psychology, education, public administration or a closely related field, and five years of full-time paid professional experience as described in "1" above including two years in an administrative capacity; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have two years of administrative experience in a child care setting.

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.