Prevention Program Supervisor - Stepping Stones Program

Together for Youth • Albany, NY

1d • $60,000 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Prevention Program Supervisor oversees all aspects of the Stepping Stones Prevention program, including administration, planning, supervision, independent monitoring, and program development. Stepping Stones is an alternative-to-detention program that provides intensive crisis intervention and aims to reduce the county’s need to place youth in detention facilities. The posting reports that 96% of youth remained in their home communities at discharge and avoided out-of-home placement.

The position requires co-location at the Capital Region office and Albany Probation/Albany County Courthouse. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with required evening flexibility and rotating on-call coverage. Travel is required, up to 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related Human Services discipline required.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience working with at-risk youth.
• Minimum 1–2 years of supervisory experience.
• Flexible schedule with evenings required and ability to provide on-call coverage.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history to the Agency and a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.
• Travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related Human Services discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and accept referrals for the Prevention program.
• Operate the program in accordance with applicable regulations and ensure it meets or exceeds program evaluation criteria.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff; conduct staff meetings, prepare and monitor schedules, ensure documentation requirements are met through regular supervision, and connect staff with appropriate training.
• Assist with budget preparation and ensure fiscal accountability, including providing statistical and billing information, preparing biweekly and/or monthly reports, completing state-mandated reports, monitoring expenses, and approving travel expense records.
• Act as a liaison to community and public agencies.
• Form therapeutic relationships with children and families.
• Manage subcontractors and contractors, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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