Wraparound and Special Services Director - Tompkins

Children • Ithaca, NY

1d

About The Position

The Wraparound and Special Services Director leads and supports teams across service areas to develop, implement, and support creative, strength-based plans for children and families with complex needs. The role uses approaches beyond traditional case management, drawing on the strengths of youth, caregivers, communities, and the Children's Home service delivery continuum.

The position is based out of any CHWC office and requires day travel within New York State using an agency vehicle. The Director collaborates with youth, caregivers, county stakeholders, external partners, and internal teams; leads planning and coordination; monitors progress and changing needs; and provides guidance, advocacy, and connections to resources. The Director also leads, models, and trains others in the planning process and completes documentation and reports in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in foster care, child welfare, or case management.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth, caregivers, and county stakeholders who need a different approach to serving youth with complex needs.
• Use the strengths of youth, caregivers, the community, and the Children's Home service delivery continuum to develop solutions.
• Plan and facilitate meetings, identify needs, and develop, implement, and support customized strength-based plans.
• Coordinate teams of support using creative and persistent problem-solving.
• Monitor the progression, efficacy, and ongoing needs of youth and their families.
• Respond to evolving needs by providing ongoing guidance, coordinating services, advocating, and connecting people to resources.
• Collaborate and coordinate with individuals, external stakeholders, and internal teams to lead compassionate, creative, and consistent solution-focused plans.
• Lead, model, and train others in the planning process.
• Complete notes, documentation, and reports in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Student loan and tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for professional development
• Agency-paid CEUs, license preparation course, and license exam
• 403(b) plan with 6% employer contribution
• PTO and 9 paid holidays
• Childcare reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA accounts
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

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