THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $110,000-$120,000.

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.

ACS’s Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) is seeking enthusiastic and organized applicants for the position of Executive Director of Administration (EDA) at the Crossroads Juvenile Center. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day administrative management of the facility.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

- Monitor and conduct analyses of facility staffing to ensure a balanced allocation of staff across work tours, including tracking schedules, overtime, staff on extended leaves, etc.
- Monitor administrative contracts for uniforms, cleaning and submit procurement request for new needs and/or renewals.
- Work closely with DYFJ Chief Operating Officer and their team on personnel, procurement, and administrative matters.
- Work closely with DYFJ’s Senior Advisor, and their team on compliance, PREA, and audit readiness.
- Ensure tasks and standards and performance evaluations for all facility personnel are submitted timely.
- Manage performance and learning for the Detention center including coordinating and tracking staff professional development, ensuring staff receive mandated trainings, supporting provision of additional trainings, and supporting performance management and evaluations.
- Manage the Housekeeping Unit that is responsible for daily cleaning of the facility, painting, and laundry services for the youth.
- Coordinate with other ACS divisions on items such as repairs and facility maintenance and building security.
- Coordinate with Horizon counterpart on new initiatives, process improvements, etc., to ensure uniformity between sites.
- Work collaboratively with ACS Employment Law Unit on disciplinary referrals.
- Liaise with the ACS Employment Law Unit on disciplinary referrals.
- Liaise with the ACS Human Resources regarding timekeeping, workers’ compensation cases, other long-term staff leaves, as well as employee clearances.
- Liaise with the NYC Department of Investigation, NYS Justice Center, and the NYS Office of Children and Family Services and supports oversight responses and visits.
- Support development of goals and metrics for the facility.
- Monitor and assist with facility operations, programs, and special projects as directed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $110,000-$120,000.

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#619860.

For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID#619860. 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 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

2. 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
3. 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.

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 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.

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.