Conferencing Manager

Salary: $113,370.00 Position: Conferencing Manager (Office of Older Youth Development Services, Bronx, NY & Westchester County) 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 child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community. ACS' Division of Family Permanency Services (FPS) ensures that high‑quality services are provided to children in foster care by supporting provider agency staff with technical assistance and other services. FPS staff offer guidance on child welfare policies and procedures to improve service delivery and achieve safety, permanency, and well‑being for children in foster care. The Office of Older Youth Development Services (OYDS) is responsible for technical assistance around permanency planning and promoting shorter lengths of stay in residential placements for youth in foster care. OYDS also provides guidance for the foster care agencies around child sex trafficking, iFoster, transitional plans, NYTD, Sexual Health and Reproduction, CCRS coding and crossover youth practice model and Raise the Age. Responsibilities Manage, develop, implement and evaluate operational procedures and policies for the conference continuum (Family Team, Re‑Entry and High Needs Conferences) Manage and support activities to strengthen the integration and evaluation of Child Success NYC as it relates to Family Foster Care Advance the integration of conferencing with evidence based, evidence informed and promising practices Address anecdotal thematic conference content and process barriers, and observe conferences to make assessments on conferences and Facilitators Work with the Management Information System (MIS) unit to create reports and ongoing database maintenance Work closely with stakeholders to create opportunities and advance Strategic Priorities to improve outcomes for children and families. Track and analyze data, identify trends, and assess family service needs and outcomes Make determination outcomes on reviews and appeals in which consensus cannot be achieved Attend and co‑chair advisory board meetings Implement agency/stakeholders’ readiness training and provide technical support assistance Maintain effective relationships with internal divisions, provider agencies, community leaders and other members to ensure that permanency‑related targets are met Assess staffing needs and provide ongoing professional development, coaching and supervision of Managers Monitor time and leave, and evaluate staff’s performance according to Children’s Services guidelines Maintain fidelity to the conference continuum and attend inter/intra agency meetings to share information and develop policies and procedures Work in coordination with other internal ACS offices (RCPPU, OCTPP, Fast‑Track, OSI, OSR, MCOU and Investigative Consultation Program) and other cross‑divisional programs. Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible experience, including one year at the administrative or managerial level in a large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services; or Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and the one year of experience at the administrative or management level as described in “1” above. Eligibility: This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability under the 55‑a Program. Candidates must indicate at the top of their resume and cover letter if they wish to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program. Location: Bronx, NY and Westchester County. New York City residency is not required for this position. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYC Administration for Children's Services