Asst Director Dept

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Cedar House (Bronx) provides therapeutic and support services to adolescents ages 16–21 who are referred through ACS (Administration for Children’s Services) and the Juvenile Justice system. Our residents have experienced significant trauma that often results in behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges. The program offers a robust Independent Living Skills curriculum, including vocational training and educational support, to prepare youth for successful, independent adulthood.

The Assistant Program Director supports the Program Director and Clinical Director in providing leadership, ensuring quality service delivery, and maintaining compliance with agency policies and external regulatory standards. The Assistant Program Director is responsible for day‑to‑day operations, supervision of key staff, and oversight of programmatic systems that promote client safety, well‑being, and progress toward independence.

• Oversee daily program operations to ensure a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for youth.
• Lead weekly team meetings and provide supervision to the Senior Team Leader, Team Leaders, Programming Manager, and Cook.
• Ensure the physical environment and basic needs (food, hygiene, healthcare, etc.) of youth are met.
• Monitor and manage census, admissions, group nahezug assignments, and discharges.
• Participate in and oversee intake and case closing processes.
• Support adherence to program budget and financial guidelines.

• Oversee training, onboarding, and ongoing development of direct care staff.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to promote professional growth and accountability. قيامًكمعم
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and proper shift coverage.

• Participate in the development and implementation of clinical and recreational programming.
• Collaborate with clinical team and provide input on service planning.
• Maintain engagement with community stakeholders, including emergency responders and neighboring organizations.

• Ensure compliance with ACS, OCFS, COFCCA, and agency standards.
• Monitor documentation practices, including incident reporting and service note accuracy.
• Serve as a point of escalation for after‑hours program concerns (on‑call responsibilities).

• Participate in intakes, assessments, and discharge planning.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings, trainings, and off‑site professional development as needed.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with team members, leadership, and external partners.

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• Ensure accurate and timely entry of documentation into electronic records.
• Maintain compliance with agency and regulatory documentation standards.
• Additional documentation responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of program leadership and are not limited to the items listed above.

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required; (A master’s degree in a closely related field may be considered based on relevant experience.)
• Licensure required: a license in a counseling field (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCAT, etc); limited permit/provisional licenses will be considered and clinical supervision hours will be provided.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in children’s mental health or child welfare; residential adolescent experience strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience
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• Strong communication skills and ability to lead diverseリエチンteams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CONNECTIONS and electronic medical record systems preferred.
• Familiarity with telemental health platforms is a plus.