Director of Day Treatment - Principal

DIRECTOR OF DAY TREATMENT - PRINCIPAL

Position: Director of Day Treatment - Principal

Program: Special Education/ Day Treatment

Type: Full-time; Exempt

Pay Range: $80, 000 - $90,000 /year

Location: 30 N. Main Ave., Albany, New York

Job Ref. #: 335

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Our Mission:

St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.

About Us:

St. Catherine's Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more. St. Catherine's is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. Our DEIB initiatives are designed to foster an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity.

Position Overview:

The Director of Day Treatment/ Principal of St. Catherine's Center for Children's R&E May School is responsible for the day to day operation, organization, planning, administration, supervision, and evaluation of our special education school's Day Treatment Program. This position supervises the Day Treatment Program under the leadership and supervision of the Agency's Executive Director.

Requirements:

• Ability to work: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm.
• Master's Degree; NYS Certification in Social Work and/or Educational Leadership.
• Knowledge of NYS Special Education policies and regulations.
• Five years' experience in a special education setting, with supervisory and/or program planning experience.
• Experience in the use of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), with ability to respond effectively and therapeutically in crisis situations.
• Local travel is required; A current Clean and Valid New York State Driver's License (actively licensed at least one year) is required.
  • Staff in driving positions must be able to meet agency's minimum requirements of our insurance policy for authorized drivers; including, but not limited to the minimum age of 21 at time of hire.
• Ability to work with children with mental health issues, trauma and/or abuse, developmental and/or cognitive disabilities.
• Proficiency in computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Google Business Workspace Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Meet, Sheets, etc.); Secure Internet practices.
• Experience with MAR/ AWARDS/ NYS Connections.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; Capable of building strong working relationships with regulatory bodies.
• A compassionate, warm and caring mindset; Capable of exhibiting empathy for those in crisis.
• Capacity and openness to work with populations from culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, including but not limited to a broad range of people with various developmental and functional levels.
• Qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability; A professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability.
• Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion, handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.
• Ability to pass background check, including fingerprinting.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Supervises and administers the behavioral and related services component of the Day Treatment Program according to the regulations set forth by the New York State Education Department, the New York State Office of Mental Health, the New York State Office of Child and Family Services, and according to the policies and philosophy of St. Catherine's Center for Children.
• Under the leadership and supervision of the Executive Director, manages daily operations for the Behavior Supports, Related Services, physical plant, and specials (i.e., Art, Music, Nature Nook, etc.).
• Implements and develops systems to support Day Treatment Strategic Plan; reports progress monitoring data to the Executive Director.
• Works collaboratively with other agency leadership teams to ensure compliance with all departmental policies, procedures and regulations.
• Works collaboratively with the Campus Service Team in regard to intake, resident planning, problem solving, and treatment services.
• Manages the hiring and termination of Behavior Support and Related Services in conjunction with the Executive Director, the Director of Human Resources, and the HR Recruiters.
• Maintains agency personnel practices and standards for all supervisees, completing all regularly required evaluations within a timely manner.
• Works collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Day Treatment to develop recommendations and once approved, assists in maintaining budgeting components for physical plant, Behavior Support Services, Related Services, specials, Day Porter, and Front Desk support staff.
• Manages daily opening of the school and staff assignments for Behavior Support Services, Related Services, specials, Day Porter, and Front Desk support staff.
• Provides leadership and support for the use and implementation of effective behavior management, MTSS, Restorative Practices and TCI strategies.
• Actively supports the goals of the agency in preventing discipline problems and in teaching social skills.
• Ensures that Post Crisis Support steps are conducted for students and staff following critical incidents.
• Fosters partnership with parents across the agency.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.

What We Offer You*:

• Up to $5000 Signing Bonuses for qualifying positions*
• Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
• Health Insurance options*: Medical, Dental and Vision
• $600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit*
• Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays*!
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus*
• We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program*
• Pension Plan with Generous Agency Contribution*
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan*
• Life Insurance* - Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee
• Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement*
• Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
• The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment
• Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.

*To qualify, certain conditions may apply

EEO Statement: St. Catherine's Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law.

Background Checks: We run a thorough and complete pre-employment background check on all candidates being considered for a position, this includes fingerprinting. All candidates must successfully clear the pre-employment background check process, which follows NYS/DOJ requirements. We pay for all pre-employment background checks!