Director, Wraparound & Creative Family Services

Children's Home; Village of Monticello (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts at the SouthernTier

Opportunities for Professional Develop

Job summary

The Children's Home is seeking a dynamic Wraparound and Special Services Director to lead across service areas and develop strength-based plans for children and families. This role is not traditional case management; it emphasizes creative solutions to complex needs and requires collaboration with youth, caregivers, and community stakeholders.

Position is based out of any CHWC office with day travel within NY State using an agency vehicle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field is required.
• 2 years of experience in foster care, child welfare, or case management is required.
• Driver's license and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth, caregivers, and town stakeholders who need a different approach to serve youth with complex needs, utilizing the strengths of the youth, caregivers, community, and the entirety of the Children's Home service delivery continuum
• Plan and facilitate meetings; identify needs; develop, implement, and support customized strength-based plans; and coordinate a team of support, utilizing creative and persistent problem solving
• Monitors the progression, efficacy, and on-going needs of the youth and their families. Remaining responsive to the evolving needs, providing ongoing guidance and coordination of services, advocacy, and connection to resources
• Engage, collaborate, and coordinate with a variety of individuals, external stakeholders, and internal teams, while leading solution focused plans that are compassionate, creative, and consistent – ensuring others "meet the person, not their file"
• Lead, model, and train others in the planning process.
• Complete notes, documentation, and reports in a timely manner.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field

Job description

The Children's Home is seeking a dynamic Wraparound and Special Services Director to lead across service areas and develop strength-based plans for children and families. This role is not traditional case management; it emphasizes creative solutions to complex needs and requires collaboration with youth, caregivers, and community stakeholders.

Position is based out of any CHWC office with day travel within NY State using an agency vehicle.