Motivational Interviewing Director at City of New York, New York City, NY

Motivational Interviewing Director at City of New York in New York City, NY. Full-time. $110,000 to $120,000 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $110,000 - $120,000.

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 manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.

The Division of Policy, Planning and Measurement (PPM) collaborates with every ACS division to guide systems analysis and strategic systems improvement; assure quality of practice at ACS and its provider agencies; professionalize the frontline workforce; bring knowledge into practice; provide research and analytic support; and plan and develop new programs and policies.

The Office of Training and Workforce Development within the Division of Policy, Planning, and Measurement at ACS provides foundational and continuous learning opportunities for child welfare and juvenile justice direct service staff and supervisors. The Family First Prevention Service Act requires all prevention direct service staff and supervisors to complete and integrate Motivational Interviewing in their practice.

Under the direction of the ED of ACS Workforce Institute, the Director of Prevention MI Coaching will provide coaching and training to the supervisors and direct service staff in the Preventive Provider agencies. The Director will be devoted primarily to supporting the transfer of learning efforts and ongoing skill development for Motivational Interviewing to the identified Prevention Service staff.

Responsibilities of this position include:

ADDITIONAL INFO

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

The Administration for Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing access to all individuals. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Simone Campbell at [email protected] or 212-676-6955.

TO APPLY

Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #805611

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

DIRECTOR OF FIELD OPERATIONS ( - 95600

  1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time, satisfactory professional social services or related experience in organizations dealing directly with children and/or adolescents; such as (but not limited to) child welfare agencies, Day-Care, educational institutions, mental health groups, pediatrics, juvenile justice. At least eighteen months of the required experience must be in a supervisor, administrative, managerial or executive capacity.
  1. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least eighteen months of experience in a supervisory, administrative, managerial, or executive capacity. A Master's degree in Social Work may be substituted for one year of the required general experience.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.