Job DescriptionTHE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $145,000-$155,000.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 child care 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 New York City Administration for Children’s Services is seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of Assistant Commissioner of Administration for Horizon Juvenile Center for the Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ), which oversees juvenile detention and placement services in New York City as well as a host of community alternatives across the juvenile justice continuum.Reporting directly to the Associate Commissioner of Horizon Juvenile Center in the Bronx, the Assistant Commissioner of Administration will work across ACS divisions to plan and execute efforts to improve detention operations including initiatives related to staffing, training, facilities maintenance, cleaning, painting, service delivery, inventory management, purchasing, recordkeeping, relationship management with oversight entities, and overall quality assurance. The Assistant Commissioner will be responsible for creating a consistent planning and implementation process for new and ongoing secure detention initiatives, promoting, building, and streamlining integrated protocols for justice involved youth, and implementing internal quality assurance protocols to enhance operational integrity and consistency. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
Effectively manage high-priority, high-complexity projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Implement Deputy Commissioner and Associate Commissioner strategic vision for the facility to enhance the quality of care for youth, the work environment for staff, and preserve public safety.
Lead facility purchasing and procurement coordination, in conjunction with Office of the COO.
Collaborate with other DYFJ units and ACS divisions to implement a quality assurance/quality control process for documentation in secure detention.
Liaise with the NYC Department of Investigation, NYS Justice Center, and the NYS Office of Children and Families to ensure timely responsiveness to inquiries.
Implement comprehensive staff management and data tracking protocols and effectively communicate with Office of Human Resources on CityTime, worker’s compensation, long-term leaves, and employee/contractor clearances.
Coordinate with ACS Division of Administration, ACS Police, and Operations staff to ensure that facility repairs are identified and addressed in a timely manner.
Work closely with the facility leadership and Group Services staff to identify and address priority areas for training and professional development for staff at all levels and in conjunction with the Office of the COO, improve recruitment, training, and retention of secure detention staff.
Support effort to draft, review and update key divisional materials, protocols, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the Policy, Legal, and Compliance unit;
Plan, develop, and coordinate ongoing training programs for secure detention staff to ensure all staff are in full compliance with all outstanding directives, facility orders, and DYFJ policies.
Collaborate with system stakeholders, including the judiciary, attorneys, city agencies, advocates, community groups and others to promote an effective and responsive facility.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
Note, candidates must be available and/or present on-site outside of regular work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTHE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $145,000-$155,000.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. TO APPLYAPPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID# (Insert Job Opening#)For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# (Insert Job Opening#) Click on the "Apply" button. If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.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; or
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; or
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.
Additional InformationThe 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.