Assistant Director for Counseling and RHY

7 days ago

Rochester, New York, United States Center for Youth Services Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

OVERVIEW: In 1971, a group of students from Brighton High School had an idea to create a "center" that would meet the needs specific to youth in Rochester, NY. The philosophy supporting the vision was quite radical for the time: that young people, given information and support, could make their own positive life choices. They founded The Center to be informed by youth, for youth. The Center for Youth continues with this as our core principle. We are committed to empowering and advocating for vulnerable youth while always elevating their voices. Our mission is to provide comprehensive programs completely free, voluntary, and confidentially.

The Counseling and Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Department provides a continuum of essential services to the most vulnerable youth in our community, including two crisis nurseries, an emergency shelter, permanent and transitional housing, a food and clothing pantry, street outreach, and support for minor victims of commercial sexual exploitation.

The Assistant Directors each oversee several essential programs in the Counseling and RHY Department. This includes supporting and supervising the Program Managers, monitoring and evaluating direct service delivery, implementing ongoing quality improvements, assuring compliance with policies and procedures, and adherence to funder requirements and regulations.

The Assistant Directors also participate in the On-Call RHY Supervisor rotation (1 week, every 6-7 weeks). This emergency response system will provide after-hour and weekend support to all RHY residential programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES):

Monitors and supports Program Managers in fulfilling personnel functions, staff supervision, development of performance standards, performance reviews, and disciplinary actionsPlans, develops, and implements evaluation and assessment of servicesDevelops and implements services consistent with the agency's mission and philosophyProvides leadership, coordination, and integration of RHY services and other agency servicesMonitors program contract objectivesParticipates in the development and evaluation of the program management planParticipates in the orientation of new staffProvides support in the development of agency grants and responds, as requested, to funder requests and needsEnsures client safety and quality of care through compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations governing the operation of RHY programs, including certification, record keeping, reporting, and evaluation requirements Actively networks and participates with other provider agencies and collaborations Provides other responsibilities and assigned

EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

Is youth-friendly, positive, and possesses significant knowledge of:

issues relating to runaway/homeless youth, adolescent development and behaviors, outreach, and residential services counseling and case management (individual and group)basic and independent life skills youth-serving systemscommunity resources partnerships and collaborationsadolescent development including positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction, and protective factors communication and conflict resolution skillsprogram development and assessment skillsstaff supervision and developmentquality assurance methods

Possess the ability to:

structure, organize, and chair meetings and work groupswork with diverse community groups and educators to build partnerships to meet youth and family needsbe sensitive to and appreciate cultural differencesmanage and evaluate programs and services

CULTURAL COMPETENCY:

The Center delivers programs and services to youth and families across Monroe County who represent many racial, cultural and geographic groups. The Center ensures understanding and values differences in people of diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientations, disabilities, and beliefs. All staff are required to attend cultural competency workshops and training and to enhance their own understanding of cultural diversity continually. The Center Performance Appraisal, administered annually, provides an opportunity for staff to evaluate how they integrate culturally competent practices into everyday work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must be autonomously mobile in providing easy access to services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field and 3 years related experience OR Bachelor Degree in above areas and 5 years related experienceA minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a counseling or residential program.Must have access to a reliable vehicle and telephone Must possess a valid Driver's License with driving record acceptable to our agency insurance carrier Must carry minimum auto insurance coverage of Bodily Injury: $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident and Property Damage: $50,000

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The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.

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