Purpose of the Position: To provide leadership and executive management to a cohort of SCO programs that serve Adolescents, Young Adults, and their families. To serve as a member of the SCO Administrative Council to advance the mission of SCO through sustained high quality, effective programs, and planned growth.

Reports To: Vice President of Residential and Youth Justice Services  

Supervises:  Selected Program Directors and support personnel

Responsibilities:

Leads and supervises assigned Program Directors and support personnel and supports their work to achieve annual goals and agreed upon results Works with Vice President to hire and terminate assigned Program Directors/Supervisors/frontline staff, as appropriate in consultation with and with the approval of the Executive Vice President and HR Provides leadership and vision for their designated program areas Collaborates with Vice President to develop a strategic plan for the designated program areas Collaborates with Vice President on Requests for Proposal (including writing, organizing data and other components to secure funding) Develops and monitors budgets with designated Financial Director, for all program areas and reports areas of strength or improvement to Vice President and Executive Vice President Develops and monitors with oversight from the Vice President, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) with designated Quality Director, for all program areas and reports areas of strength or improvement to Executive Vice President of Child, Family and Community Services. Develops and monitors with oversight from the Vice President, staff professional development efforts and work-related needs with the Center for Professional Development and Human Resources Works with Vice President of Division to monitors all incidents and crisis within the program area and works with the Quality Improvement department to ensure that safety plans and corrective actions are in place and that the appropriate stakeholder is notified (SCR; Justice Center; etc.) Participates in regular check-ins and leadership meetings with Vice President and Executive Vice President Participates and regularly attends, as a member of Administrative Council and collaborates with members of Administrative Council related to program and strategic planning to advance the agency’s vision, mission, and goals Interfaces with internal and external stakeholders through direct contact, meetings and workgroups. Works with Vice President as an advocate with staff on Executive Cabinet and Executive Council for program fundraising and support from stakeholders regarding program area issues impacting the population related to the social determinants of health A spokesperson in collaboration with Cabinet member, when appropriate, related to program funding needs with City, State, and Private funders Approves all program expenditures for up to $1,000 Serve as the back-up for the Vice President of the portfolio when deemed appropriate

The scope of Responsibility: To provide leadership and executive management to a cohort of Adolescent, Young Adult residential and non-residential community programs. To oversee the overall execution of person-centered and family-focused initiatives to support permanency; reduce recidivism; and support the transitions of youth who are aging out of care with the skills needed to function as a productive member of society, through the following programs:

Close to Home Non-Secure Placement in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx Scattered Site Supportive Housing in various locations in Queens Young Adult Workforce Program, Rikers Island Juvenile Justice Initiative – Multi-Systemic Therapy Contingency Management in Queens/Brooklyn – Preventive Program Juvenile Justice Initiative – Multi-Systemic Therapy Psychiatric – NYC – Preventive Program

The Divisional Director in sum is responsible for:

Successfully managing designated programs in the division program portfolio to exceed agreed upon goals with an agreed upon budget Collaborate with the Vice President; other Administrative Council Representatives, and Cabinet members to lead SCO in a way that achieves the mission and consistently grows the impact of SCO for those served Collaborate when appropriate with internal and external stakeholders in advocacy, resource development and other initiatives that advance the impact of SCO Serve as the back-up for the existing Vice President when appropriate Participation in ongoing agency Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism initiatives

Qualifications: 5 or more years of progressively responsible management experience of human services programs with a demonstrated record of achievement. Master’s degree in administrative, social work, or another related field. Licensure preferred.

Relationship with Others: As part of the Administrative Council at SCO and a leader of the Adolescent and Young Adult Services program area, the Divisional Director always demonstrates through behaviors and actions her/his commitment to the mission and values of SCO and the success of the entire SCO Family of Services. The Divisional Director encourages the highest standards of services and collaboration of their assigned areas and in their dealing with the members of staff and the Executive Council and Executive Cabinet.

Also, the Divisional Director and those under their supervision need to demonstrate the following characteristics consistently:

Strong sensitivity to cultural differences present, among staff and clients within our organization A strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families An ability to set limits and maintain helping role of the practitioner and to intervene appropriately

Working Conditions: Office environment; requires travel to various program locations; on call 24/7.