Program Manager for Sociotherapy Services

The Children's Village; New York (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Village is seeking a Program Manager for Sociotherapy Services in New York, NY. The role oversees two Sociotherapy Units, ensuring high-quality therapeutic interventions and crisis de-escalation to support placement stability.

Lead the unit to comply with ACS, OCFS and 29i standards, drive productivity, and collaborate with Behavioral Health to meet 29i requirements. You will shape policies and advocate for children with the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker in New York required; LCSW preferred.
• 4–6 years social work practice with at least 3 years supervisory experience.
• Strong administrative and managerial experience in Child Welfare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two Sociotherapy Units to ensure quality services and therapeutic interventions.
• Ensure compliance with ACS, OCFS, 29i standards and internal policies.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health to ensure 29i compliance and unit productivity.
• Contribute to department and agency policies and advocate for children.

Education

Licensed Master Social Worker (NY)

LCSW preferred

Job description

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Program Manager for Sociotherapy Services

Full Time Management New York, NY, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1692

Salary: $110,000.00 Annually

Position Overview :

Responsible for the oversight of 2 Sociotherapy Units. Ensure quality services are provided to children with particular focus on thoughtful therapeutic interventions, crisis de-escalation to support stability while in placement. Ensure unit is compliant with all rules and regulations set forth by ACS, OCFS and 29i, and internal policies and procedures are adhered to. Focus on outcomes set forth by ACS as best case practice and ensure compliance with 29i standards including productivity and utilization. Collaborate closely with Behavioral Health team to ensure 29i compliance. Create a culture within the unit that reflects larger agency values. Contribute to department and agency wide policies/procedures as a member of the leadership team and contribute to system wide advocacy on behalf of children.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum of a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of New York, LCSW preferred. Four (4) to six (6) years social work practice including three (3) years supervisory experience. Strong administrative and managerial experience in Child Welfare.

The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

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