Open to Permanent HSM Non-Managerial L2

Comparable C.S titles as follows:
Administrative Staff Analyst Non-Managerial (L2)
Administrative Director of Social Service Non-Managerial (L2)
Administrative Contract Specialist Non-Managerial (L2)

The mission of the Bureau of Children, Youth, and Families is to strengthen the mental health and social and emotional well-being of children and youth by planning for and overseeing the local mental health system; promoting positive mental health; preventing potential problems; and improving access to high quality, appropriate services to meet identified needs. We envision that all children and youth in New York City have optimal mental health and social and emotional well-being so that they can successfully live, learn, grow, play, and work in their communities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

-Set strategic direction for the Programs Office and oversee its operations.
-Supervise program directors and staff.
-Serve as part of a senior leadership team that helps to establish strategic direction for the Bureau in partnership with the Assistant Commissioner.
-Ensure oversight of and technical assistance to the Bureau’s portfolio of contracted services.
-Develop and implement policies and procedures for staff participation in budget modification requests, site visits, and invoice reviews.
-Ensure that the Bureau is meeting City and State requirements related to procurement, contracting, budgeting, performance monitoring, and reporting.
-Partner with the Bureau’s Office of Research and Evaluation to strengthen Bureau’s capacity to monitor contracted programs, including identification of performance indicators and development of data collection infrastructure.
-Oversee the Children’s Single Point of Access (CSPOA) to ensure that children and adolescents are receiving timely access to appropriate mental health services.
-Manage the Bureau’s programmatic budget and finances; use data to inform decisions on allocation of funds.
-Collaborate with State partners to identify and address service gaps; design and procure new services as needed.
-Participate in and/or lead cross agency initiatives to improve health outcomes for children and adolescents with mental health and/or co-occurring I/DD needs.
-Incorporate racial equity and social justice principles into program planning, monitoring, and evaluation activities.
-Coordinate with other DOHMH Bureaus and Divisions to support the Bureau’s programmatic goals.
-Participate in relevant Divisional and Departmental workgroups.
-Other duties as assigned.

Why you should work for us:

- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

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.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of full-time professional satisfactory experience acquired within the last fifteen years, in a health services setting such as a laboratory, hospital, or other patient care facility, or in a public health, environmental health, or mental hygiene program, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial capacity, consisting of managerial experience clearly demonstrating the ability to perform difficult and responsible managerial work, requiring independent decision-making concerning program management, planning, allocation of resources, and the scheduling and assignment of work.

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Education may be substituted for experience on the basis that each 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college in hospital administration, public health, public administration, business administration, management or administration can be substituted for one year of non-managerial experience up to a maximum of 60 semester credits for two years. However, all candidates must have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree and 18 months of managerial experience as described in "1" above.

-Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, public health, or public administration -Minimum of 7 years of experience managing child and adolescent mental health and/or community support programs, including at least 3 years directly supervising staff -Knowledge of the children’s public mental health service system in New York City. -Knowledge of evidence-based practices to improve child and adolescent mental health. -Experience with program development, contracting, and monitoring. -Experience managing budgets and finances. -Experience implementing and/or overseeing quality improvement processes and provision of technical assistance. -Ability to manage complex projects and lead interdisciplinary project teams. -Excellent verbal and writing skills, strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

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