Senior Advisor

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $158,000.00-$168,000.00

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. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.

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. Our goals are to (a) build stronger and safer communities and advance public safety by preventing juveniles from entering the New York City's juvenile justice system, (b) provide therapeutic treatment and services to youth in our custodial care, and (c) help juveniles access the tools they need to leave the justice system for good. We strive to help families and young people by providing supportive services that are responsive to the needs of individual youth and families.

The Executive Office of DYFJ is responsible for leading the vision, strategic planning, and implementation for DYFJ and accordingly, the NYC juvenile justice continuum. The Senior Advisor for Strategy and Partnerships, will be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with various levels of government entities, overseeing intergovernmental affairs, and providing strategic guidance in the areas of policy advisory, program evaluation, change management, and key performance indicators. Their expertise in juvenile justice, relationship building, and implementing effective strategies will be essential to advance the agency's mission of serving the needs of young offenders and promoting rehabilitation and reintegration.

The selected candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties but not limited to:

- Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including other City and State agencies, advocacy groups, provider agencies, and community organizations.
- Collaborate with agency’s External Affairs division to enhance the agency's ability to address juvenile justice issues effectively.
- Provide and gather expert advice and guidance on juvenile justice policy matters, legislative initiatives, and regulatory developments.
- Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Work closely with Policy, Legal and Compliance teams to develop and recommend strategies to improve policies, procedures, and programs to better serve young offenders and the community.
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of existing programs and initiatives. Assess their effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Identify areas for improvement, propose strategic recommendations, and monitor implementation.
- Support and guide the agency through organizational change initiatives, such as policy reforms, program enhancements, or system improvements.
- Anticipate potential challenges, develop change management plans, and facilitate effective communication to minimize disruption and maximize positive outcomes.
- Develop and implement Key Performance Indicator (KPI) frameworks to measure and monitor the organization's performance against established goals.
- Analyze data, identify trends, and provide recommendations for enhancing performance and achieving desired outcomes.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and perspectives. Leverage these insights to inform decision-making processes and shape strategic initiatives.
- Advocate for the organization's interests while maintaining productive relationships.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

TO APPLY

Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID#606759.

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time, satisfactory professional social services or related experience in organizations dealing directly with children and/or adolescents; such as (but not limited to) child welfare agencies, Day-Care, educational institutions, mental health groups, pediatrics, juvenile justice. At least eighteen months of the required experience must be in a supervisor, administrative, managerial or executive capacity.

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least eighteen months of experience in a supervisory, administrative, managerial, or executive capacity. A Master's degree in Social Work may be substituted for one year of the required general experience.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.