Vice President – Residential And Youth Justice Services

Purpose of the Position: To provide leadership and executive management to a cohort of SCO programs that serve Adolescents, Young Adults, and their families. To serve as a member of the SCO Executive Council, and Administrative Council to advance the mission of SCO through sustained high quality, effective programs, and planned growth.

Reports To: Chief Program Officer

Supervises: Program Directors and selected support personnel

Responsibilities:

• Leads and supervises the Residential and Youth Justice Services portfolio, which includes the Divisional Directors, Program Directors, support personnel and supports their work to achieve annual goals and agreed upon results
• Hires and terminates assigned Divisional Director/Program Directors/Supervisors/frontline staff, as appropriate in consultation with and with the approval of the Chief Program Officer and HR
• Provides leadership and vision for their designated program areas in accordance with the SCO mission and vision
• Collaborates with the Chief Program Officer to develop a vision specifically for the designated program areas that supports the SCO mission and vision
• Collaborates with the Chief Program Officer on Requests for Proposal (including writing, organizing data and other components to secure funding)
• Develops and monitors budgets with designated Financial Director, for all program areas and reports areas of strength or improvement to Chief Program Officer, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and or Executive Director
• Develops and monitors Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) with designated Quality Director, for all program areas and reports areas of strength or improvement to Chief Program Officer, Chief Strategy and Development Officer and or Executive Director
• Develops and monitors staff professional development efforts and work-related needs with the Center for Professional Development and Human Resources
• Monitors all incidents and crisis within the program area and works with the Quality Improvement department to ensure that safety plans and corrective actions are in place and that the appropriate stakeholder is notified (SCR; Justice Center; etc.)
• Participates in regular check-ins and leadership meetings with Chief Program Officer and other Vice Presidents in the Chief Program Officer’s portfolio
• Participates and regularly attends, as a member of Executive Council, Administrative Council, and collaborates with members of Executive Cabinet related to program and strategic planning to advance the agency’s vision, mission, and goals
• Interfaces with internal and external stakeholders through direct contact, meetings, and workgroups.
• Advocates with staff on Executive Cabinet and Executive Council for program fundraising and support from stakeholders regarding program area issues impacting the population related to the social determinants of health
• A spokesperson in collaboration with Cabinet member, when appropriate, related to program funding needs with City, State, and Private funders
• Approves all program expenditures for up to $5,000

The scope of Responsibility: To provide leadership and executive management to a cohort of Adolescent, Young Adult Residential and non-residential community programs. To oversee the overall execution of person-centered and family-focused initiatives to support permanency; reduce recidivism; and support the transitions of youth who are aging out of care with the skills needed to function as a productive member of society, through the following program portfolio:

• Robert J. McMahon Children’s Center Residential Treatment Center /Tyree Learning Center 853 School, Long Island
• Agency Operated Foster Care Boarding Homes in Queens, Brooklyn
• Maternity-Mother/Child Blended – Bethany House in Queens and Brooklyn
• Close to Home Non-Secure Placement in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx
• Scattered Site Supportive Housing in various locations in Queens
• Young Adult Workforce Program, Rikers Island
• Juvenile Justice Initiative – Multi-Systemic Therapy Contingency Management in Queens/Brooklyn – Preventive Program
• Juvenile Justice Initiative – Multi-Systemic Therapy Psychiatric – NYC – Preventive Program
• Ottilie Residential Treatment Center/Theresa Paplin 853 School

The Vice President in sum is responsible for:

• Successfully managing the Adolescent and Young Adult Services program portfolio to exceed agreed upon goals with an agreed upon budget
• Collaborate with the Chief Program Officer; other Vice Presidents, and Cabinet members to lead SCO in a way that achieves the mission and consistently grows the impact of SCO for those served
• Collaborate when appropriate with internal and external stakeholders in advocacy, resource development and other initiatives that advance the impact of SCO

Relationship with Others: As part of the Executive Council at SCO and a leader of the Adolescent and Young Adult Services program area, the Vice President always demonstrates through behaviors and actions her/his commitment to the mission and values of SCO and the success of the entire SCO Family of Services. The Vice President encourages the highest standards of services and collaboration of their assigned areas and in their dealing with the members of staff and the Executive Council and Executive Cabinet.

Also, the Assistant Executive Director and those under their supervision need to demonstrate the following characteristics consistently:

• Strong sensitivity to cultural differences present, among staff and clients within our organization
• A strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families
• An ability to set limits and maintain helping role of the practitioner and to intervene appropriately

Working Conditions: Office environment; requires travel to various program locations; on call 24/7.

Compensation: $120,000-$150,000