Vice President of Foster Care Programs

Strategically and operationally lead the Foster Care Departments, including the Transitional Resources for Children (TRC) Department, with direct supervision of Department Directors and program leadership. Additional areas of responsibility include Preventive Services, the Regional Permanency Center, Adoption/KinGap, and Family Development.

The Vice President of Foster Care will also have supervisory responsibility for the Transitional Resources for Children (TRC) Department, which encompasses Long-Term Foster Care, Shelter, and Transitional Foster Care, with direct supervision of the Senior Program Director for TRC.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. An employee in this position is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee is occasionally required to keep balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Computer – TheVice Presidentmustbe able to use a computer and able to learn software programs
• Office Equipment-TheVice Presidentis required to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.
• Communication -TheVice Presidentneeds to be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English language
• Writing -TheVice Presidentmust be able to write in theEnglish language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Lifting -TheVice Presidentmay frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs.
• Push/Pull - TheVice Presidentmay frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.
• Sitting, Standing and Walking –TheVice Presidentwill be required tosit, stand and walk throughout the work day.
• Stooping -TheVice Presidentmay occasionally stoop.  This is defined as bending body downward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling -TheVice Presidentmay occasionally kneel.  This is defined as bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).
• Crouching - TheVice Presidentmay occasionally crouch.  This is defined as bending body downward and forward by bending spine and legs.
• Work environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate due to talk and movement of the program participants and other co- workers.  The noise level can increase on occasion due to yelling or screaming by the participants of the programs.

Qualifications

• At a minimum LMSW or related field. LCSW preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of leadership experience in foster care
• Demonstrated expertise in working within the NYC Foster Care system as well as with the surrounding Local Districts of Social Services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Office of Refugee Resettlement programs preferred
• Expertise in supervision, administration and program development
• Successful Track record designing and implementing new programs
• Computer Literate (Microsoft, Excel and CNNX)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Team player with solid planning, organizational and follow up skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills

Full-Time- 35 Hours per week