Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Children's Aid
Job overview
The Senior Director of Family Assessment Programs at Children's Aid oversees six FAP programs across four boroughs, ensuring compliance, model fidelity, and positive outcomes for families involved in child welfare prevention services.
Responsibilities and impact
The Senior Director supervises program directors and staff, manages program compliance with funders and agency standards, collaborates on budgets and policies, facilitates staff training and development, analyzes program data for improvements, and represents Children's Aid in meetings and with external partners.
Experience and skills
Requires a Master's degree in social work or related field, at least 5 years of supervisory experience with adolescents and families in child welfare or mental health, experience with evidence-based models, and preferred professional licensing in social work or mental health treatment.
Work environment and culture
Children's Aid promotes a mission-driven, inclusive, and non-discriminatory work environment with flexibility for in-person or hybrid schedules to support team collaboration and communication.
Company information
Children's Aid provides evidence-based prevention services to families in New York City, focusing on child welfare and juvenile justice system involvement reduction through multiple specialized programs.
Team overview
The Senior Director leads a team including three FAP Program Directors, a Lead Education, Employment Specialist, and an Administrative Assistant supporting program accountability and operations.
Job location and travel
The role is based in New York City across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island with a hybrid or in-person work schedule as needed.
Unique job features
The position involves direct oversight of multiple evidence-based family intervention programs, collaboration with model developers, and responsibility for maintaining program fidelity and compliance with child welfare mandates.
Company overview
Children's Aid is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the well-being and development of children and families in underserved communities. They provide a range of services including education, health care, and social services to help children succeed academically and socially. Founded in 1853, Children's Aid has a long history of advocacy and community support, making a significant impact through programs like early childhood education, after-school activities, and family support services. They generate revenue through donations, grants, and government funding, which allows them to sustain and expand their comprehensive programs.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership experience overseeing multiple programs, especially in child welfare or family services, demonstrating your ability to manage complex, multi-site operations effectively.
Emphasize your expertise in ensuring program compliance with funder and agency contractual obligations, as well as your experience with evidence-based intervention models like Functional Family Therapy and Multi-systemic Therapy.
Apply through multiple channels including the official Children's Aid corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other reputable job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Children's Aid employees in the Family Assessment Programs or Prevention divisions; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent agency initiatives or asking about their experience managing evidence-based programs.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'program compliance,' 'evidence-based interventions,' 'budget development,' 'contract management,' and 'staff supervision' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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