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Director, Horizon Administration at City of New York — New York City, NY

Full-timeNew York City, NY$90,000–$100,000/yearPosted 2026-08-22Apply on SmartRecruiters
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THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $90,000.00 - $100,000.00.

DYFJ directly operates two secure detention facilities for Juvenile Delinquents, Juvenile Offenders and Adolescent Offenders whose cases are pending in Family Court or the Youth Parts in Supreme Court: Crossroads Juvenile Center in Brooklyn and Horizon Juvenile Center in the Bronx, where youth receive comprehensive services including medical, dental, mental health care, and education.

Specific duties include but not limited to:

  • Monitor and conduct analyses of facility staffing to ensure a balanced allocation of staff across work tours, including tracking schedules, overtime, staff on extended leaves, etc.
  • Work closely with the Executive Director to monitor administrative contracts for uniforms, cleaning, personnel, administrative matters and submit procurement requests for new needs and/or renewals.
  • Manage performance and learning for the Detention center including coordinating and tracking staff professional development, ensuring staff receive mandated trainings, supporting provision of additional trainings, and supporting performance management and evaluations.
  • Manage the Housekeeping Unit which is responsible for daily cleaning of the facility, painting, and laundry services for the youth.
  • Coordinate with other ACS divisions on items such as repairs and facility maintenance and building security.
  • Coordinate with Crossroads counterpart on new initiatives, process improvement to ensure uniformity between sites.
  • Work collaboratively with ACS Employment Law Unit on disciplinary referrals.
  • Liaise with the ACS Human Resources regarding timekeeping, workers’ compensation cases, other long-term staff leaves, as well as employee clearances.
  • Liaise with the NYC Department of Investigation, NYS Justice Center and the NYS Office of Children and Family Services in support of oversight responses and visits.
  • Support development of goals and metrics for the facility.
  • Monitor and assist with facility operations, programs, and special projects as directed.

Special Note: This work assignment is at a secure detention facility which is a 24/7 operation. The work schedule may include evening hours, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and mandatory overtime. Shift assignments are based on the needs of the agency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TO APPLY

Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #726632.

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF RES - 1001B

  • A master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and four years of full-time, paid professional experience in a child care institution or in group work with children in a child care setting, including two years in an administrative capacity; or
  • A master's degree from an accredited college in sociology, psychology, education, public administration or a closely related field, and five years of full-time paid professional experience as described in "1" above including two years in an administrative capacity; or
  • Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have two years of administrative experience in a child care setting.