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Executive Director Of Operations.The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $118,000.The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports.ACS m

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. The Director of Crossroads Juvenile Center (CJC) Administration specific duties will include but not l

Juvenile Rights Practice Staff Attorney - Entry Level Fall 2026. JRP provides legal representation to children and youth, who are before New York City Family Courts on child welfare, PINS (Persons-in-Need-of-Supervision), youth justice, public defense, and termination of parental rights petitions. T

Senior Advisor For Strategy And Partnerships.The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $150,000.The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community su

The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $62,868.The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports.ACS manages community-based supports an

Our goals are to (a) build stronger and safer communities and advance public safety by preventing juveniles from entering the New York City's juvenile justice system, (b) provide therapeutic treatment and services to youth in our custodial care, and (c) help juveniles access the tools they need to l

Administrative Director Of Res - 1001b.The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $90,000.The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports.

Job Description Position Overview: Children and adolescents in our program have experienced multiple types of trauma and loss. Some are diagnosed with one or more behavioral/mental health diagnoses. The Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) Provider will be responsible for providing interventions that support the wellbeing and safety of children and adolescents. The CFTSS Provider will support children in accessing resources that will foster growth and success. The CFTSS Provider will work in collaboration with the Health Home Care Managers and the Family Foster Care Mental Health Team to ensure that the needs of the youth/families are being met. Position may require flexible scheduling of hours to accommodate evening and weekend commitments. Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in related field, plus two years applicable experience, in children’s mental health, addiction, and/or foster care/child welfare/juvenile justice. Bilingual Spanish-speaking is preferred. Must be computer literate. NYS Valid Driver’s license. Ability to travel to client homes in various locations to provide services. Must have access to and be proficient with computer systems. Ability to navigate NYC and surrounding areas successfully (geography/communities). Evening and weekend availability. Must Pass Fingerprint/ Background Clearance. Ability to manage time: service provision and timely documentation submission. 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.

The New York City Department of Probation (DOP) helps build stronger and safer communities by working with and supervising people on probation, fostering positive change in their decision-making and behavior, and expanding opportunities for them to move out of the criminal and juvenile justice syste

MST Therapist white paper Therapist Blog Post white paper[9258]. Over the past 15 years, EBA has served multiple states and counties in the areas of juvenile justice, child welfare, and behavioral health. Cedar House (Bronx) provides therapeutic and support services to adolescents ages 16–21 w

Job Description A Career at Little Flower Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well-being of children, youth, and families across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, and medical and mental health services. A career with Little Flower can be rewarding in so many ways. We are looking for conscientious and caring people who are ready to commit to the work of strengthening families and supporting the well-being of children. If you’re looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, we hope you will consider joining our team. Specialized Adoption Recruiter The Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiter will connect youth who wait for permanent homes with families who wish to adopt by implementing and coordinating effective recruitment, matching and support services for a caseload of 12-15 youth in active recruitment status. The recruiter will use the evidence-based, child-focused recruitment model to identify legally permanent resources for youth in the county’s permanent custody or APPLA status who are over the age of nine, have special needs and/or are part of a sibling group. Principle Responsibilities: • Work in partnership with agency staff to identify youth for referrals to the WWK program, • Review the case record, interview the youth, caseworker, other agency staff with knowledge of the case and any available family members and/or other supportive connections to assist in the recruitment process, • Utilize internet search tools to identify resources within the youth’s network, • Develop an initial written adoption readiness assessment describing the youth’s understanding and feelings about adoption, • Create child-focused recruitment plans for the youth, • Meet with the youth on a monthly basis, • Communicate with the caseworker on a monthly basis to review the progress of the recruitment plan, • Meet with family members and supportive connections to discuss the progress of locating permanent resources for the youth, • Once matched, work with the caseworker, youth and the adoptive resource to ensure pre-placement visits are implemented, • Assist with the development and coordination of the transition plan with the youth and matched family. Work with the youth and family during the transition process to assist with placement support, • Work in conjunction with the caseworker to ensure that the adoptive family is working towards adoption finalization, • Attend educational opportunities provided by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption including, but not limited to: WWK classroom training, database training, webinars, and the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Summit hosted by the Foundation, • Qualifications for the WWK recruiter are per the agency’s policies. Relevant experience in child welfare including knowledge of issues surrounding foster care, adoption, trauma, medical and developmental needs and the importance of legal permanency are recommended as well as familiarity with state child welfare rules and procedures and the juvenile and/or probate court systems, • Bachelor’s degree with two years post graduate direct experience recommended, MSW preferred, • Expertise in providing family support/excellent customer service, • Ability and willingness to travel with flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends, • Computer literacy and efficiency with MS Office software, • Belief that all children deserve legal permanency, • Highly motivated self-starter, • Knowledgeable regarding the impact of trauma and trauma-informed practices, • Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects and cultivate relationships, • Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong working relationships with diverse populations, including public agency staff, • Willingness to engage in cold calling people identified as current and previous connections of the youth, • This position is located in Brooklyn, NY., • Travel within the five boroughs and Long Island is required. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.

Job Description Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking Full Time Clinicians, Lead Workers, & Case Managers for our Mobile Response and Stabilization Services Program located in Jersey City, NJ. Requirements: The positions require the following: • Case Managers:, • Bachelor’s Degree in social work or a related field, • Valid driver’s license, • Clinicians:, • Master's Degree in social work or a related field, • Valid driver's license, • Lead Worker:, • Master's Degree in social work or a related field Position Duties: • Case Managers:, • Provide in-home and community based crisis de-escalation/intervention and assessment, safety planning as well as stabilization and case management services to families and children according to the families' individualized service needs, • Coordination of discharge/transition services to include referral and linkages to services and supports appropriate to the level of need of the child/family, • Clinicians:, • Provide crisis de-escalation/intervention and assessment, safety planning, and stabilization and case management services to families and children in their homes, schools, and other community locations., • Coordinate discharge/transition services, including referral and linkages to services, and supports that are appropriate with the level of need., • Complete a comprehensive individualized crisis plan for each client within the specified time frame that includes behaviorally specific goals, strategies, and a plan of service, • Establish and maintain client records and electronic documentation for clients in compliance with program policies and procedures, • Record service data as required for statistical reporting, • Work in conjunction with other staff in relationship to providing appropriate services for clients, • Lead Worker:, • Provides mobile crisis intervention and assessment as well as stabilization between 72 hours to 8 weeks and case management services to families and children, • Coordinates a comprehensive individualized Crisis Plan that meets the family’s needs., • Coordinates discharge/transition services to include referral and linkage to appropriate level of need, • Audits client's records and plans appropriate corrective action, • Coordinates team weekly schedules to ensure adequate program coverage, • Leads daily dispatch teams, • Assists in coordinating team training schedules, • Monitors development of specializations and library of community resources, • Assists Program Supervisor in orientation process, • CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees, with an 80/20% cost split between employers (80) and employees (20). CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status. yMRj7QqR9U

Job Description LOCATION: NYC, NY REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Special Services DEPARTMENT: Bridges to the Future SCHEDULE: Full Time / Hybrid $1,000 Hiring Bonus AGENCY BACKGROUND: MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures and develop their full potential. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The bridges to the future program supports our foster care youth as they prepare for the future. The program provides teens and young adults with skills and testing to secure viable jobs, scholarship assistance to attend college or vocational school, obtain and maintain affordable housing in the community, and life skills coaches to guide them during the challenging transition from foster care to adulthood. POSITION SUMMARY: The Housing Specialist is responsible for working with birth parents and youth in our Family Foster Care and Residential programs. The Housing Specialist will help our clients secure and obtain a permanent place to live. The ideal candidate will have experience working with at risk youth and have a strong knowledge base of the following: NYCHA, Supportive Housing, Section 8, and other related programs. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health), • Related experience strongly preferred, • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, some knowledge of Excel, • Ability to file documentation accurately, • Ability to engage with clients, • Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s Mission, core values, Sanctuary Commitments and social justice. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Research and develop strategies and affordable housing resources to best meet the housing needs of families and youth through training, workshops and linkages with NYC and LI community resources, including but not limited to the NYCHA, Section 8, Voucher programs, private landlords, and NYNYIII HRA Supportive Housing., • Assist clients throughout the housing application process, including submitting applications, preparation for eligibility interview, escort clients to apartment viewing, and completing lease signing., • Monitor the submission and processing of clients’ housing applications to ensure clients’ timely access to all appropriate housing options., • Ensures that all required forms and documentation are complete and submitted prior to the deadline, • Prepare and process housing subsidy requests, furniture and discharge grant requests., • Assist clients in navigating Human Resources Administration appointments such as applying for public assistance, SNAP, Recertification, and rental arears assistance., • Facilitate workshops for youth, on topics including but not limited to basic household management and budgeting practices, understanding the NYC housing process, understanding a lease, tenant/landlord issues, and using effective communication and advocacy skills, • Consult with casework teams, clients, ACS Staff to advocate and assist with all housing issues., • Participate in Family Team Conferences, staff meetings, and other related meetings to report housing statuses of clients, • Collaborate and strengthen partnerships with community representatives to promote securing safe and affordable housing resources for clients, • Assists in identifying problems that prevent families from accessing housing and working with clients on resolving them, • Serve as the agency point person for our Hearts to Home partnership, • Complete administrative responsibilities, including entering progress notes in CONNECTIONS and Care4 Platforms BENEFITS/PERKS: • A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family, • 403B retirement benefits, • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, • Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays), • Free employee assistance program through National EAP, • Insurance discounts for our staff and their families, • Trainings to support professional and personal development, • Employee wellness program Hiring bonus - $1,000 after 500 worked hours MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment. Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities. We are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future. MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.We are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future.\r\n\r\nMercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.

Job DescriptionPosition Overview: Will have a caseload of 10 participants ages 14-18. Team Leaders will Facilitate groups, preferably Restorative Justice circles. Team Leaders will meet with participants 1:1 to go over program performance. Team Leaders will go over score cards with youth on a daily basis that address Attendance, Preparedness, Performance, Attitude, and Participation. Team Leaders will oversee a Work Team at Project sites. Team Leaders will work 10 hours per week including some weekdays and Saturdays. Team Leaders would oversee participants that are in the Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Summer stages of the program. Team Leaders will work in collaboration with the ECHOES Probation Officer. The goals of the program are to engage participants in transformational relationships that enable them to remain in their schools and communities while they improve the educational, employment, and social/emotional competencies needed to lead law-abiding lives. The purpose of the program is to reduce recidivism within the criminal justice system. Position Qualifications: High School Diploma, GED or HSE. Minimum 2-3 year experience working with at-risk youth. Demonstrate initiative and creativity, particularly with adolescents. Demonstrate knowledge of Evidence-based practice. Demonstrate experience in group work. Ability to work some weekdays and Saturdays. Demonstrate understanding of the issues of the local Manhattan (Harlem) community. Demonstrate understanding of the issues facing Black and Latino adolescents. Ability to work as a team member and independently. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth and staff. Demonstrate ability to effectively use a multi-cultural approach in working with special needs youth. Excellent oral communication skills. Demonstrate knowledge in juvenile justice system. Demonstrate knowledge in Anti-Gun violence. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. 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.

Job Description Summary Job Description: Shift Supervisor is accountable for the physical/emotional safety of the environment while on shift. Additionally, the individual is responsible for leading the staff/resident teams utilizing the Tuckman model of supervision along with the MYSI standards (Eyes on, Ears on, Heart on)/ therapeutic approach in the Department of Education setting. The individual is accountable for staff engaging youth in any and/all education components throughout the school day and during after-school in terms of homework, tutoring and after-school programming. Moreover, the Shift Supervisor must ensure that the behavior management specialist team is positioned optimally to support youth in each educational component. Furthermore, the Shift Supervisor is responsible for the overall safety and movement of the resident/staff team to and from school. This includes timely arrival to school daily, and monitoring speed of agency vehicle/driving route (if applicable). This position offers a full-time, 40 hour-per-week, in person work schedule and is based in Staten Island. From time to time, this position requires work outside of normally scheduled working hours. About St. John’s Founded in 1826 as a home for orphaned children, St. John’s has evolved into a nonprofit social services agency providing residential care to New York City youth involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. We offer holistic, trauma-informed support to young people up to age 21. Our main campus in Rockaway Park, Queens, houses a Residential Treatment Center, Close to Home Non-Secure Placement programs, administrative offices, clinical services, and an on-site NYC Department of Education school. We also operate a Non-Secure Detention residence in Richmond Hill and Limited Secure Placement programs in Brooklyn and Staten Island. St. John’s is dedicated to helping youth heal, grow, and build the skills they need to achieve their goals and return to family or a stable, supportive environment as engaged members of their communities. Principal Responsibilities • Demonstrates fidelity to the agency's service values and organizational imperatives., • Responsible for the full engagement of all residents in each educational component on a daily basis., • Ensures pat frisk are conducted twice daily to minimize the introduction of contraband into unit., • Ensure all tasks are completed prior to team’s departure, this includes but not limited to incident reports, daily log and log book, etc., • Must debrief the current/ incoming shift members each and every day without fail., • Responsible for the timely arrival of residents to and from school on a daily basis, including but not limited to driving routes/speed of vehicle (if applicable)., • Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning throughout the school day., • Divides youth into small clusters to be supported by all school youth counselors throughout the day during classtime. All staff are required to complete daily index cards on youth assigned M-Fri to be collected and submitted to the office manager/ designated POC for documentation., • Responsible for supporting residents in completion of all daily school/other assignments/ tasks and support residents in creating a daily routine of studying both during and after-school., • Responsible for strategic positioning and engaged supervision of staff and residents in each classroom, during school hours., • Maintain all relevant certifications including but not limited to a clean/valid driver’s license, SCM certification, etc., • Additionally, beyond the aforementioned statements, perform any and all tasks as assigned by program leadership. Required Qualifications and Experience • Associate’s degree in human services or related field and a minimum of 1 year relevant experience working with vulnerable youth and families preferred -OR- a high school diploma and 2 years of relevant experience working with vulnerable youth, • Valid driver’s license, • Individual must be well versed in the MYSI approach/standards, TCI/ SCM/Other training specific to program, • Experience managing behavior utilizing the MYSI or other therapeutic approach, strong knowledge of programming and program protocol., • Strong communication skills, • Mature, responsible and effective communicator with proven ability to manage both upward and downward, • Attention to detail, • High level of integrity and independent thinker and doer, • Assumes responsibility for staff and residents during shift, • Leads by example Travel Requirements This position offers a full-time, in person schedule and is based in Staten Island and does require travel to other locations when needed. Disclaimer The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences. Accessibility Some job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may be designed to protect the safety and health of the employee, their fellow employees and the individuals being served and may therefore exclude some individuals. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement St. John’s Residence for Boys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected group status.

The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $98,159 - $128,995.The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports.ACS manages community-based