Prevention Program Supervisor - Youth Services Lead

Together for Youth; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Together for Youth in Albany, NY is seeking a program leader to recruit referrals, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with regulations for prevention services.

The role includes budgeting, regular reporting, and building partnerships with community agencies, while delivering services to children and families. A flexible on-call schedule and travel are required; a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are needed.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff and coordinating teams.
• Knowledge of regulations governing prevention programs.
• Ability to manage budgets and prepare reports.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Recruits and accepts referrals for Prevention program.
• Operates program within and according to all regulations, which govern such programs and ensures program(s) meets or exceeds all program evaluation criteria.
• Recruits, hires, trains and provides overall supervision of staff including conducting staff meetings, preparing and monitoring schedules, monitors and ensures paperwork and documentation requirements are met through regular supervision and links staff with appropriate training opportunities.
• Assists with preparation of budget and ensures fiscal accountability including but not limited to providing regular statistical and billing information, preparing biweekly and/or monthly reports and completing all state-mandated reports in a timely manner; monitors expenses and approves travel expense records.
• Acts as a liaison to a variety of community and public agencies.
• Forms therapeutic relationships with children and families.
• Responsible for managing subcontractors and contractors may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Community liaison

Scheduling

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related Human Services

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related Human Services

Job description

Together for Youth in Albany, NY is seeking a program leader to recruit referrals, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with regulations for prevention services.

The role includes budgeting, regular reporting, and building partnerships with community agencies, while delivering services to children and families. A flexible on-call schedule and travel are required; a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are needed.