Executive Director
About the role
The selected candidate will be offered a salary of $130,000.00 - $140,000.00.
Responsibilities
- Assume executive level authority for facility-wide operations in the absence of the Associate Commissioner of Crossroad and other facility leadership.
- Direct and manage Group Services operations and personnel 24/7 and responds to emergencies.
- Directly supervises a team of Operations Managers to ensure appropriate supervision of and coordinate service provision to youth.
- Ensure regular scheduling of activities and supports safe movement throughout the building, including for education, programming, recreation, workforce development and other pro-social activities for youth.
- Cookordinate with Court Services and Admissions teams to ensure youth appear for court and appointments as required.
- Ensure all incidents are properly reported internally and externally as required by ACS policy.
- Work with team of Group Services and ACS Police to ensure youth admitted to the facility are classified and housed safely.
- Uses statistical data and management indicators to develop operational improvement plans and ensures effective implementation.
- In coordination with ACS Police and divisional leadership, develops methods to improve safety.
- Ensure facility staffing levels follow regulations and remain balanced to minimize overtime.
- Co-facilitate internal Facility Level Disciplinary hearings
Requirements
The Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) provides a wide range of services and programs for youth at every stage of the juvenile justice process. Our goals are to (a) build stronger and safer communities and advance public safety by preventing juveniles from entering the New York City's juvenile justice system, (b) provide therapeutic treatment and services to youth in our custodial care, and (c) help juveniles access the tools they need to leave the justice system for good. We strive to help families and young people by providing supportive services that are responsive to the needs of individual youth and families.
Qualifications
- A master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and four years of full-time, paid professional experience in a child care institution or in group work with children in a child care setting, including two years in an administrative capacity;
- A master's degree from an accredited college in sociology, psychology, education, public administration or a closely related field, and five years of full-time paid professional experience as described in "1" above including two years in an administrative capacity;
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have two years of administrative experience in a child care setting.
Skills
Not specified
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
$130,000.00 - $140,000.00
Schedule
Not specified
Additional Information
This position has been reposted. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
To apply, please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #719893.
No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Minimum Qualifications
- A master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and four years of full-time, paid professional experience in a child care institution or in group work with children in a child care setting, including two years in an administrative capacity;
- A master's degree from an accredited college in sociology, psychology, education, public administration or a closely related field, and five years of full-time paid professional experience as described in "1" above including two years in an administrative capacity;
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have two years of administrative experience in a child care setting.
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.
Job ID
719893
Posted until
2026-07-16
Title code
10016
Civil service title
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF RES
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Executive Director
Job level
M3
Number of positions
1
Work location
17 Bristol Street Brooklyn Ny