ABOUT US
Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations throughout New York City.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Supervisor of Children and Family Services manages the staff and activities of childcare services at Sarah Burke House and collaborates with the Children and Family Services Director to set the tone for the department consistent with the mission and goals of Sanctuary for Families.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee children’s services within a domestic violence shelter, including children’s programs, parent support groups, and educational workshops
- Manage hiring, training, professional development, and evaluation of children services staff
- Provide weekly supervision to the children’s services staff and facilitate team meetings
- Facilitate staff trainings to ensure ongoing learning and best practices
- Works alongside Program Coordinator to develop, implement and facilitate workshop, trainings and parent support groups
- Monitor and assess children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual development through ASQ-3 and other assessment tools
- Coordinate with external supportive services, including the DOE, early intervention services, community-based organizations and social services providers
- Provide advocacy and support through IEP and Early Intervention application process
- Complete referrals to community agencies and outside service providers on behalf of children and families
- Maintain clinical documentation through Salesforce; compile and report statistics as needed for programmatic audits
- Manage inventory, ordering, and organization of childcare program supplies
- Provide supportive counseling as needed to parents of childcare clients
- Performs any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor
- BA required; Masters in early education or social work preferred
- Minimum of four (4) years’ experience working in an educational setting with children and families required.
- Spanish preferred
Budgeted Salary: $63,000 - $67,000 annually
Work position is Full-time/35hr/wk - Salaried/Exempt
Work schedule is currently in-person; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations
Benefits:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer retirement contribution
- Paid time off
- Flex spending account
- Student loan assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Gym reimbursement program
- Wellness program and initiatives
All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws. Sanctuary for Families follows the requirements of the Human Rights Law including with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
People of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.
We recognize that the safety, healing and self-determination of survivors of domestic violence and related forms of gender violence is at the intersection of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and disability justice, as well as many other critical issues. In order to realize our mission, Sanctuary strives to center DEI principles at every level of the organization and continues to deepen that commitment.
