Director of Congregate Care

We provide help, create hope, and preserve dignity.

As one of the largest human services agencies in New York, we offer a variety of programs and services addressing child welfare, family support, developmental disabilities, immigration, and mental health needs.

www.catholicguardian.org

Job Title: Director of Congregate Care

Program: Congregate Care

Salary: $80,370 - $86,149 (Based on experience and educational achievements)

General Responsibilities:

Catholic Guardian Services (CGS) is seeking a Director of Congregate Care to lead our residential foster care program, which supports youth facing psychological, behavioral, and/or substance use challenges. The Director will oversee daily operations of group homes, ensuring appropriate staff-to-youth ratios, effective supervision, and consistent support for adolescents. Our interdisciplinary team provides on-site mental health treatment, medical coordination, structured recreational activities, and guidance around education, vocational training, and employment readiness.

Required Skills:

• Master’s degree in the field of social services
• 7- 10 years of prior residential setting experience
• 7 plus years of Supervisory experience
• Excellent computer skills, e.g., capacity to develop tracking systems and excel templates.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in the field of child welfare.
• Proven management abilities, including working in a high-volume work environment, meeting
  deadlines, ensuring compliance with agency policy and procedures, and overseeing complete
  and timely maintenance of agency case records, in accordance with contractual requirements

Desired Skills:

• Able to instruct in-group and individual settings.
• Protects and honors individual integrity through confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a harmonious manner with subordinates, supervisors, and others

What do you bring to the table:

You are a change agent, strong communicator and love to support others.

What do we bring to the table:

a minimum of 15 paid holidays per year, Generous PTO starting at 34 days year one, Medical/Dental/Vision, 403b retirement plan, training/job development and growth opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, AD&D Insurance, AFLAC, Pet Insurance, a robust Employee Assistance Program with over 8,000 free training classes and additional support, Credit Union, Tickets At Work, Flexible Spending Accounts – Health/Commuter/Dependent Care

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