• Director of Program Services

    The Children's Village (Dobbs Ferry, NY)


    Position Overview:

    The primary task is to assure the milieu teams provide youth with skills to develop and achieve a successful transition into young adulthood. The Director of Program Services carries out direct supervision and program oversight with Supervisors and staff to ensure a therapeutic and supportive environment is provided for youth with emotional, behavioral, psychiatric issues, substance use and histories juvenile justice involvement. The Director of Program Services carries out tasks to meet the mandates of OCFS, ACS, LDSS, as well as the mission of the organization. The Director of Program Services shows dedication and willingness to work alongside the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM), supporting and carrying out the functions of the model to best serve the population. The Director of Program Services is expected to have a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping). The Director of Program Services is required to function as part of a team, committing to modeling pro social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents.

    Position Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in social work, Counseling, or related field and 2 years supervisory experience in residential OR HS Diploma/equivalent, some college and 5 years residential supervisory experience, required. Valid NYS Driver’s License, required. Literacy in EXCEL, WORD, OUTLOOK. Ability to present self in a highly professional/engaging manner and work independently. Experience in independent living skills development, 3 years minimum, preferred. Experience in running groups/workshops. Training/knowledge in treating youth with histories juvenile justice involvement, substance use, and conflict/behavior management. Bi-lingual (Spanish), ideal.

     

    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