What are the responsibilities and job description for the LTFC Assistant Director of Youth Services position at Children's Home of Poughkeepsie?
The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking an Assistant Director of Youth Services to work in our UC LTFC Program.
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Youth Services is responsible for assisting the Director of Youth Services in the oversight of and the delivery of program services to UC in care as well as oversight of Direct Care Staff. The Assistant Director of Youth Services is responsible for the oversight of the daily operations for the residential part of the program. This includes the transfer of children in and out of custody, programmatic activities, and ensuring compliance with ORR policies and procedures.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Providing coverage and assistance to the Director of Youth Care Services in all aspects of direct care, as needed.
2. Oversight of the daily operations for the residential part of the UC Shelter and LTFC programs
3. Ensure that the program is implemented effectively to ensure the safety of children in care and that sufficient supervision is provided at all times.
4. Provide direct supervision of the Floaters team
5. Implement appropriate staff to child ratios to ensure a safe environment
6. S/He will approve staff scheduling and any request for overtime as needed
7. S/He may be required to respond to emergency situations that occur after hours and be on call as needed.
8. Provide weekly or biweekly supervision to all direct reports
9. Ensure that youth counselors are appropriately trained to perform their job functionality
10. Review documentation for youth on increased supervision
11. Assist in the coordination of travel logistics, as needed
12. Works as a collaborative member of the UC staff team
Schedule
Sunday-Wednesday 11am-9pm, Thursday-Saturday OFF
The Children's Home offers an outstanding benefit package which includes weekly pay, medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and a great work environment! Paid time off includes 4 weeks of vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays and 9 sick days annually.
Qualifications:MINIMUM Qualifications:
● Associate's Degree in social science, psychology or a related field
● Child welfare experience
● Supervisory experience
● Bilingual Spanish / English
● New York State Driver’s License in good standing as determined by the Agency.
PREFERRED Qualifications
: ● Bachelor’s Degree in social science, psychology or a related field
● 5 years or more experience working in child welfare
The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Children's Home participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000