Juvenile Program Supervisor — Youth Services Lead

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is recruiting an Administrative Director of RES to oversee juvenile detention programming and staff development. The role focuses on day-to-day supervision of program units, coordination with vendors, and ensuring comprehensive reporting and program quality.

The position requires advanced degrees and significant experience in child care settings, with travel and after-hours responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited program and four years of full-time, paid professional experience in a child care setting, including two years in an administrative capacity; or
• Master's degree in sociology, psychology, education, public administration or closely related field, and five years of full-time paid experience in a child care setting.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage, coordinate, and lead day-to-day programming in a juvenile detention facility for youth awaiting court action or after conviction.
• Supervise a unit of program staff; participate in orientation, in-service training, coaching and supervision to promote staff development.
• Collaborate with ACS-contracted vendors and partner staff to design, coordinate and implement youth- and family-centered events and programs.
• Ensure development, completion, distribution, and maintenance of reports, schedules, data entry, and monthly/quarterly/annual reports for planning and evaluation.
• Maintain relationships with DOE, ASC-contracted mental health staff, and DYFJ staff to support a youth behavior management system.
• Represent the programming unit at detention and other meetings to support care planning and discharge recommendations for youth.
• Assist the Director of Programs with data collection, trend analysis, incidents review, policy reviews, and coordination with external guests.

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

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

Job description

City of New York is recruiting an Administrative Director of RES to oversee juvenile detention programming and staff development. The role focuses on day-to-day supervision of program units, coordination with vendors, and ensuring comprehensive reporting and program quality.

The position requires advanced degrees and significant experience in child care settings, with travel and after-hours responsibilities as needed.