THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $70,000-$85,000.

*ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES SERVING IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES TITLE ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. *

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of New York City’s children and families by providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care services. In juvenile justice, ACS manages and funds services including detention and placement, intensive community-based alternatives for youth, and support services for families.

The Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) is responsible for the oversight and management of a full continuum of juvenile justice services and programs in New York City. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Organizational Management within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer, the Deputy Director of Detention Well-Being will be responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive staff wellness program across the DYFJ’s two secure detention facilities, which employ approximately 600 staff, including those from partner divisions and organizations. This position plays a vital role in promoting a positive workplace culture that values employee well-being and creates an environment that fosters good physical, mental, and emotional health.

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

- Develop and lead a comprehensive wellness program.
- Coordinate, plan, and facilitate health, fitness, and wellbeing activities and programs for employees.
- Plan and implement classes, speakers, seminars, etc. that promote healthy lifestyles, self-care, positive culture development, and general well-being.
- Develop strategy and materials to publicize wellness programs and engage staff.
- Work collaboratively with detention leadership, central administration, and all programmatic areas within each building to evaluate and respond to areas of need and interest.
- Build relationships and collaborate with other organizations or entities that offer relevant services or resources to support employee wellbeing.
- Maintain data and communication necessary to ensure proper detailed program evaluation.
- Keep up to date with the latest trends and research in the field of wellness and health to identify new ideas and best practices to introduce to the organization.
- Knowledgeable and committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, equitable and inclusive values and practices in wellness initiatives.
- Provides educational presentations and training programs.

ADDITONAL INFORMATION

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $70,000-$85,000.

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 APPLY

APPLICATIONS 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#582936.

For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 582936. 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.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible experience, including one year at the administrative or managerial level in a large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and the one year of experience at the administrative or management level as described in "1" above.

The preferred candidate should possess the following: - Experience in wellness program development and leadership. - Familiarity with NYC’s youth justice systems is strongly preferred. - Experience as a practitioner of restorative justice and ability to facilitate restorative practices in order to advance staff culture and wellness preferred. - Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse, multidisciplinary teams are necessary. - Must be organized and efficient, with the ability to work and produce in a fast-paced environment. - Expertise with office including excel. - Candidate must be willing to travel to ACS-operated detention facilities within the five boroughs regularly.

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.

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/

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.