Supervisor of Direct Care

NYC Administration for Children's Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Administration for Children’s Services is seeking a Congregate Care Specialist to supervise and train staff, oversee child-care coverage, and ensure safety and compliance within the Children’s Center. The role involves handling care plans, medical alerts, and safety procedures for youth in residential settings.

The position emphasizes accurate reporting, incident handling, and coordination of on-site programs.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or equivalent plus two years of satisfactory full-time experience working with children or youths in a congregate residential institution or non-secure detention facility.
• Associate degree or 60 credits from an accredited college, including 12 credits in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, criminal justice, education, nursing or cultural anthropology.
• A combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the first two options; college education may substitute for required experience per NY rules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train Childcare/Congregate Care Specialists staff.
• Ensure adequate child-care coverage throughout the facility including residential units and program areas.
• Ensure staff are provided with a care plan and updated information (medical/behavioral alerts, safety plans, special diets, etc.).
• Maintain the physical safety of the facility by inspecting the premises and reporting hazardous conditions.
• Monitor the coordination of appointments and maintain accurate headcounts/reports.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 60 credits with 12 in psychology/sociology/social work/ human services/ criminal justice/ education/ nursing/ cultural anthropology

Education/experience substitution per NY rules

Job description

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $58,804.00-$68,804.00. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FILE FOR, TAKE AND PASS THE NEXT EXAMINATION FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF CONGREGATE CARE SPECIALIST WHEN IT IS MADE AVAILABLE TO AVOID BEING "BUMPED" OUT OF YOUR POSITION WHEN THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS TITLE IS ESTABLISHED. PLEASE VISIT: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/how-can-you-find-upcoming-exams.page.

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 childcare 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 ACS Nicholas Scoppetta Children's Center (NSCC) provides children with a temporary living environment that is non-judgmental, supportive, caring and structured, and strives to heal past and ongoing trauma. We believe that every child deserves safety, happiness, health, and love in our care, no matter how long or short their stay. Children in our care are prepared to transition to placement or achieve permanency after their stay at the Children's Center. In caring for our kids, we prioritize the values of acceptance, compassion, respect, equality, growth, education, development, promoting self-esteem, tolerance, and the preservation of self-identity. NSCC is comprised of Pre-Placement Services, the Office of Placement Administration, Social Work, Case Planning Unit, and Program Development and Staff Wellness.

Duties

• Supervise and train Childcare/Congregate Care Specialists staff.
• Ensure there's adequate child-care coverage throughout the facility including residential units and program areas.
• Ensure staff are provided with a care plan and updated information (medical/behavioral alerts, safety plans, special diets, etc.) for youth arriving at the Children's Center.
• Maintain the physical safety of the facility by inspecting the premises, reporting hazardous conditions in order to assure a safe and healthy environment.
• Monitor the coordination of appointments.
• Maintain accurate headcounts and completes required reports (Missing Persons Reports, Children/Staff Census, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Conduct inspections and contraband searches.
• Ensure that prompt and appropriate responses are made to all incidents and that they are reported and documented in a timely manner.
• Ensure staff are completing required reports (logbooks, incident reports, etc.) and are up to date with all protocol, policies and training mandates.
• Plan and coordinate activities; leads and supervises youth in group and individual activities.
• Monitor and supervise all on-site programs.

Additional Information

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.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory full-time experience working with children or youths in a congregate residential institution or non-secure detention facility; or
• An Associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college, including 12 semester credits in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, criminal justice, education, nursing or cultural anthropology; or
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College education may be substituted for the required experience in "1" above on the basis that 30 semester credits, including 12 semester credits in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, criminal justice, education, nursing, or cultural anthropology from an accredited college or university, is equated to one year of experience.

However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

, $57,839.00 - $85,523.00