Program Manager for Sociotherapy Services

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

Job summary

The Children’s Village in New York, NY seeks a Program Manager for Sociotherapy Services to oversee two units, ensuring thoughtful therapeutic interventions and crisis de-escalation to support placement stability.

Lead with ACS/OCFS and 29i regulatory compliance, collaborate with the Behavioral Health team, and contribute to agency-wide policies while advancing system-wide advocacy for children.

Qualifications

• MSW licensed in NY; LCSW preferred.
• 4–6 years social work practice with 3+ years supervisory.
• Strong admin and managerial experience in Child Welfare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 2 Sociotherapy Units and ensure quality services.
• Ensure unit compliance with ACS, OCFS and 29i standards.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health to ensure 29i compliance.
• Contribute to department and agency policies and advocacy.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Administrative experience

Managerial experience

Child Welfare

Education

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Job description

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Program Manager for Sociotherapy Services

Full Time Management New York, NY, US 1 Attachments

4 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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