Position Overview:
Responsible for the oversight of 2 Sociotherapy Units. Ensure quality services are provided to children with particular focus on thoughtful therapeutic interventions, crisis de-escalation to support stability while in placement. Ensure unit is compliant with all rules and regulations set forth by ACS, OCFS and 29i, and internal policies and procedures are adhered to. Focus on outcomes set forth by ACS as best case practice and ensure compliance with 29i standards including productivity and utilization. Collaborate closely with Behavioral Health team to ensure 29i compliance. Create a culture within the unit that reflects larger agency values. Contribute to department and agency wide policies/procedures as a member of the leadership team and contribute to system wide advocacy on behalf of children.
Position Qualifications:
Minimum of a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of New York, LCSW preferred. Four (4) to six (6) years social work practice including three (3) years supervisory experience. Strong administrative and managerial experience in Child Welfare.
The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
Skills Required
- Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred
- Four to six years of social work practice
- Three years of supervisory experience
- Strong administrative and managerial experience in child welfare
What We Do
The Children's Village is a nonprofit charitable organization that specializes in working with at-risk youth in New York. The Children's Village serves children, teens and families through a variety of innovative residential and community-based programs.
