NSP Manager

The Children's Village•Dobbs Ferry, NY

About The Position

The NSP Manager provides oversight to staff and youth within specialized cottages (Non-Secure Placements) with the support of a multi-disciplinary team. The NSP Manager carries out assigned duties and responsibilities in a therapeutic and supportive manner with youth who have a range of emotional, behavioral, psychiatric and addiction issues. The NSP Manager has direct responsibility in assuring that their reports provide safe, non-threatening, creative, supportive environments with a focus on changing problem behavior, building social skills and developing positive relationships. The NSP Manager is responsible for 24/7 staffing, program schedules, assurance that programs are well structured, well-resourced, home-like and meet the quality assurance standards. The NSP Manager shows dedication and willingness to work alongside the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM) team, supporting and carrying out the functions of the model to best serve the population. They are expected to have a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping). They are required to function as part of a team, committing to modeling pro social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalency with 4 years supervisory experience in child welfare/juvenile justice
OR a college degree with 2 years paid child welfare/juvenile justice related experience, required.
Experience in running groups/workshops, required.
Training/experience in substance abuse prevention, conflict/behavior management or related high risk interventions, 2 years minimum, required.
Ability to multi-task and remain calm in crisis situations, expected.