Motivational Interviewing Director

NYC Administration for Children's Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Administration for Children’s Services seeks a Director of Prevention MI Coaching to lead a team of coaches, oversee program operations, and drive the transfer of learning in Motivational Interviewing across preventive services. The role focuses on building capacity, coordinating with ACS leadership, and ensuring implementation fidelity across boroughs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supervision, project management, and change strategies, with excellent communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time experience in organizations dealing with children/adolescents.
• At least 18 months of experience in a supervisory/administrative/managerial capacity; Master’s degree can substitute for one year of general experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of coaches to support Preventive Provider staff implementing Motivational Interviewing.
• Provide program operations oversight to ensure deliverables are met.
• Develop strategies to continuously improve the program and its impact.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program leadership

Coaching

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $110,000 - $120,000.
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 Policy, Planning and Measurement (PPM) collaborates with every ACS division to guide systems analysis and strategic systems improvement; assure quality of practice at ACS and its provider agencies; professionalize the frontline workforce; bring knowledge into practice; provide research and analytic support; and plan and develop new programs and policies.
The Office of Training and Workforce Development within the Division of Policy, Planning, and Measurement at ACS provides foundational and continuous learning opportunities for child welfare and juvenile justice direct service staff and supervisors. The Family First Prevention Service Act requires all prevention direct service staff and supervisors to complete and integrate Motivational Interviewing in their practice.
Under the direction of the ED of ACS Workforce Institute, the Director of Prevention MI Coaching will provide coaching and training to the supervisors and direct service staff in the Preventive Provider agencies. The Director will be devoted primarily to supporting the transfer of learning efforts and ongoing skill development for Motivational Interviewing to the identified Prevention Service staff.

Responsibilities Of This Position Include

• Supervise a team of coaches tasked to support staff in the Preventive Provider agencies with applying Motivational Interviewing in their practice in adherence to the Family First Preventive Service ACT.
• Provide oversight of the program’s operations to ensure prescribed deliverables are executed.
• Develop strategies to support ongoing improvement of the program.
• Partner with ACS leadership and internal and external stakeholders to maintain intended alignment of the program
• Attend meetings with ACS leadership and stakeholders to discuss program status, updates and strategies to strengthen the program.
• Establish a working knowledge in the continuum of Preventive Services with specific focus on related Evidence Based Models.
• Work closely with a portfolio of Preventive agencies assignments across the 5 Boroughs.
• Establish a system for ensuring that the program activities are effectively implemented and monitored.
• Assist with the design, pilot and implementation of coaching opportunities for supervisors to support transfer of learning efforts.
• Prepare reports summarizing and explaining data to record/convey work activities/findings/recommendations
• Support efforts to promote and establish buy-in for the vision and planning related to building a learning culture and implementing the coach approach
• Collaborate with ACS WI coaching team to establish alignment around the coach approach.
• Public speaking, as needed, regarding the initiatives described above
• Participate in special projects, as necessary and/or other tasks as assigned.
• Participate in ongoing professional development coaching sessions with colleagues to enhance own professional development.

Additional Info

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full‑time, satisfactory professional social services or related experience in organizations dealing directly with children and/or adolescents; such as (but not limited to) child welfare agencies, Day‑Care, educational institutions, mental health groups, pediatrics, juvenile justice. At least eighteen months of the required experience must be in a supervisor, administrative, managerial or executive capacity.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least eighteen months of experience in a supervisory, administrative, managerial, or executive capacity. A Master’s degree in Social Work may be substituted for one year of the required general experience.

Preferred Skills

The preferred candidate should possess the following: Experience leading a team and launching a program, Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, ability to conceptualize, process, develop and implement projects in a timely manner strong working knowledge of supervision and coaching on all levels ability to speak to large groups and experience with facilitation working knowledge of organizational development and change management theories and strategies ability to positively engage with partners in various levels of hierarchy ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently to achieve necessary results capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects at one time excellent oral and written communication skills strong organizational skills and attention to detail Working knowledge of prevention service Evidence based Programs and commitment to a collegial workplace is required.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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., $68,213.00 – $187,716.00