Executive Director

About the Company

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 Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) provides a wide range of services and programs for youth at every stage of the juvenile justice process.

Responsibilities

• Assume executive level authority for facility-wide operations in the absence of leadership
• Direct and manage Group Services operations and personnel 24/7 and respond to emergencies
• Supervise a team of Operations Managers to ensure appropriate service provision to youth
• Ensure regular scheduling of activities and safe movement throughout the building
• Coordinate with Court Services and Admissions teams for youth court appearances
• Ensure all incidents are properly reported internally and externally per ACS policy
• Work with ACS Police to ensure youth are classified and housed safely
• Use statistical data and management indicators to develop operational improvement plans
• Develop methods to improve safety in coordination with divisional leadership
• Manage facility staffing levels to follow regulations and minimize overtime
• Co-facilitate internal Facility Level Disciplinary hearings

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work with four years of professional experience in a child care institution, including two years in an administrative capacity; OR
• Master's degree in sociology, psychology, education, public administration, or a related field with five years of professional experience in a child care setting, including two years in an administrative capacity; OR
• Equivalent education and experience, provided there are at least two years of administrative experience in a child care setting