Position Summary

At JCCA, we believe every child deserves safety, stability, and the opportunity to thrive. For more than 200 years, we've been a trusted force in supporting New York’s children and families through trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and community-centered care. Serving over 17,000 individuals annually, we offer a continuum of life-changing services—from foster care and residential treatment to mental health counseling and family support

We are seeking a visionary leader to join us as our Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Foster Home Services, a key role driving excellence, innovation, and healing in our foster care programs.

The AVP of Foster Home Services will lead the strategy, clinical vision, and day-to-day operations for JCCA’s network of foster home programs. You will be a senior leader and systems builder, responsible for driving high-quality outcomes for youth and families—while ensuring regulatory compliance, team performance, and program innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Program Leadership

• Set the vision for foster home services, aligning with JCCA’s mission and long-term goals

• Drive performance through innovative systems, data analysis, and team collaboration

• Lead census management, admissions, and discharge planning with a focus on timely, appropriate placements

• Use metrics to assess service quality and strengthen program outcomes

Clinical Supervision & Staff Development

• Provide hands-on supervision and mentorship to program directors and multidisciplinary teams

• Promote trauma-informed, strength-based approaches to family engagement and crisis intervention

• Support team training and development in collaboration with our internal Training Department

• Foster strong succession planning and staff retention

Compliance, Quality & Fiscal Oversight

• Ensure full compliance with ACS, OCFS, ORR, and Medicaid/Article 29i regulations

• Lead audit readiness, contract monitoring, and documentation accuracy

• Monitor budgets and drive cost-effective program operations

• Track case outcomes and implement strategies for timely permanency

Integrated Care & Cross-Agency Collaboration

• Strengthen internal referrals and service coordination across JCCA divisions

• Build meaningful partnerships with foster parents and equip them with training and resources

• Collaborate with city and state agencies to improve care continuity and systemic impact

External Relations & Community Engagement

• Represent JCCA with government stakeholders, funders, and community partners

• Advocate for foster families and ensure youth voice is central to program planning

• Support recruitment, outreach, and engagement initiatives to expand our impact

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Public Health, or related field (LMSW/LCSW strongly preferred)

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in child welfare or foster care

• Strong understanding of Article 29i billing, Medicaid-managed care, and regulatory compliance

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs, teams, and budgets

• Proficiency in CONNECTIONS and other child welfare data systems

• Excellent communication and public speaking skills

• Spanish language skills a plus

Salary: $130K - $135K