Assistant Director of Home Finding

Together for Youth • Albany, NY

9d • $74,999 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Home Finding assists in managing the Foster Care program and the individuals responsible for its implementation. The role participates in program development and represents the Agency in the community. Working with the Director, the Assistant Director helps ensure the program implements best practices and meets the needs of the population and partners it serves.

The position supervises staff responsible for program implementation, supports high-quality services and collaborative relationships with counties, and helps ensure compliance with New York State Office of Children and Families regulations and the Council of Accreditation for Children and Family Services, Inc. The role also promotes a safe, risk-reduced environment for people served, employees, and foster families, supporting effective treatment, planning, operations, and organizational preservation. This full-time position is based at the Capital Region Office in Albany, New York, has a flexible shift, and requires travel of up to 50%.

Requirements

• A minimum of an MSW or a master’s degree in a related field.
• At least four years of experience working with children and families.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with extreme discretion.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Travel is required; the role involves travel of up to 50%.
• A current, valid driver’s license in accordance with Agency guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Directors of Foster Care in managing the Foster Care Program.
• Supervise individuals directly responsible for program implementation and ensure their work is consistent with the Agency’s mission, policies, goals, and objectives.
• Participate in program development, help implement best practices, and ensure program performance meets the needs of the population and partners served.
• Work closely with counties to ensure high-quality service and maintain positive, collaborative working and business relationships.
• Ensure adherence to New York State Office of Children and Families regulations and the Council of Accreditation for Children and Family Services, Inc.
• Create and maintain a safe, risk-reduced environment that supports effective treatment, planning, efficient operations, and organizational preservation.
• Recognize, identify, and formally manage risks to support the safety of people served, employees, and foster families and the quality of treatment and services.
• Represent the Agency in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager