Senior Director, Secure Juvenile Detention

City of New York; New York (NY); In loco; USD 155.000 - 165.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of New York through the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) seeks an experienced Assistant Commissioner of Operations for Horizon to lead the secure juvenile detention center operations with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with ACS Police, managing emergency plans, and directing daily activities to ensure high standards of care and accountability across facilities.

Competenze

• Master's degree in social work or related field with professional experience in child care.
• Two years of administrative experience in a child care setting required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable with administrative background.

Mansioni

• Ensure optimal operation of the secure juvenile detention center in accordance with applicable regulations and agency policies.
• Maintain safety, security, and wellness of staff and youth in care.
• Coordinate searches for contraband and manage recovery/storage with ACS Police and investigators.
• Oversee safe movement of youth, staff, vendors, and visitors through the facility.
• Monitor space and security equipment, including Genetec systems, with administration.
• Ensure adherence to policies with standardized incident review and reporting.
• Coordinate security matters with ACS Police and develop contingency and response plans for emergencies.
• Oversee incident response and staff a Rapid Response Team.
• Maintain relationships with external stakeholders and emphasize continuous improvement.
• Produce regular risk assessments and provide reports and recommendations.

Formazione

Master's degree in social work

Master's degree in sociology, psychology, education, public administration or a closely related field

Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above with two years of administrative experience in a child care setting

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of New York through the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) seeks an experienced Assistant Commissioner of Operations for Horizon to lead the secure juvenile detention center operations with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with ACS Police, managing emergency plans, and directing daily activities to ensure high standards of care and accountability across facilities.