What are the responsibilities and job description for the FTR Program Administrator position at FORESTDALE INC.?
Job Description
Job Description
Background :
Forestdale is a NYC child welfare agency working to prevent child abuse / neglect through parenting, prevention, and foster care services, focusing on low-income and immigrant communities in NYC. Forestdale operates out of three offices to better serve the families of Brooklyn and Queens. We help thousands of families work through complex trauma, parents raise the next amazing generation of children, and youth successfully launch into adulthood. Forestdale’s mission is “to ensure that children and families have the fundamental assets they need to thrive and live independently.”
Job Summary
The FTR Preventive Program is a specialized borough-wide prevention program for families challenged by substance use and / or mental health issues. This program uses the Solution-Based Casework model of practice. The Program Administrator oversees the work activities of the four case planning supervisors and is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and administration of this intensive, home-based counseling service ensuring professionalism, high-quality clinical services, and compliance with agency policies and contractual commitments.
Salary Range :
Masters : $76,000 - $85,000
Masters / Language : $78,000 - $87,000
Masters / License : $81,000 - $90,000
Masters / License / Language : $83,000 - $92,000
Essential Functions :
Leadership
- Lead the implementation and integration of the Solution Based Casework (SBC) model, which includes assessment, family and individual level outcomes, action plans and documentation and celebration
- Ensure all ACS contract obligations are met in conjunction with Forestdale Inc.’s Mission and Philosophy
- Participate in the recruitment of new program staff to ensure high-quality performance in all areas including counseling, supervision, documentation, and case management
- Coordinate regular staff meetings to offer professional development, provide agency-related information and updates, and support positive staff morale
- Handle case-related crises with professionalism, urgency and care, including incidents involving reports to the State Central Registry
- Other duties as required.
Program Implementation & Development
Compliance, Documentation and Data Management
Qualifications :
Benefits : Join the Forestdale Team and Enjoy Excellent Benefits :
Four weeks’ vacation
Medical / dental / vision / life / disability insurance
401(k), 7% employer contribution 2% match
Tax-deferred health care / dependent care / commuter plans
Flexible Schedule
Opportunities for educational scholarships
Location :
384 Bridge Street Downtown Brooklyn 11201
Additional Information :
Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
Salary : $76,000 - $85,000
