Director

Child Welfare Services

$75-$90K w/Benefits

Family Services Department

The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area

Overview: 

This is a Senior Level Management position responsible for analyzing and directing Syracuse Area Services Child Welfare Service activities with supervisory responsibilities for six direct reports.  This position is accountable for managing department components including: preventive services, supervised visitation programs, domestic violence programs, children’s care management, children and family treatment support services, and supervising program directors/supervisors managing these programs. This position is part of the senior leadership team responsible for the development and implementation of strategic planning initiatives for the agency.

Our full-time employees have access to our comprehensive benefit offerings as follows:

• 13 Paid Holiday's, Vacation Time & 3 Personal Days
• Sick Time=1 sick day per month accrual and Attendance Bonus
• Remitted Tuition Program with Syracuse University.
• Medical, Dental (includes orthodontia ryder), Vision Insurances, and Flexible Spending Account. Insurance cost is less than a 10% contribution of payment by our employees.
• Pension Plan and a 403B-Tax deferred annuity savings account.
• Forgiveness loan=The Salvation Army is considered a qualified organization for this Federal program.
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability Programs and Life/Supplemental Insurances
• On-site Day Care and Pre-K program with employee discount
• "Free" Parking at our covered parking lot.

•  Administrative/management and supervision of program directors/supervision functioning as team leader and role model in problem solving efforts.
• Provision of clinical/program services and team building development and development, and monitoring and oversight of policy and procedures.
• Maintenance for all pertinent monthly statistics, record keeping requirements, research projects, funding source reports, funding/grant development.
• Participate in all agency Continuous Quality Improvement efforts; provide leadership within Child Welfare Services Department regarding integrating continuous quality improvement practices in all program service components.
• Oversee the development of the program in tune with the needs of the community; maintain the image of the program in the community, ie. County Departments of Social Services, Mental Health, preventive service providers and related agencies, schools, parents, neighbors, etc. with active participation with community groups.
• Implement program policies, providing direction to staff and linkage with all Salvation Army programs, overseeing staff development on all levels, direct services, students and volunteers.

• Work requires a master's degree or equivalent.
• More than five years and up to ten years' experience.
• Decisions have a significant effect on achieving the goals and objectives of the agency.
• Responsibility for an entire budget.
• Responsible for contractual obligations around billable units and is evaluated annually.
• Management, program development and supervision experience required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and awareness of community resources.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver License and access to private transportation during work hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on

age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.