Program Manager, Developmental Disabilities, Bureau of Children, Youth, Families & Developmental Disabilities

The Bureau of Children, Youth, Families & Developmental Disabilities (CYF-DD) is responsible for planning and monitoring much of NYC's comprehensive network of child and adolescent community mental health services. CYF-DD relies on research and surveillance to guide its decisions around service planning, implementation and evaluation and incorporates a health equity lens into its work. CYF-DD oversees a portfolio of over 100 programs and supports a family-driven, individualized and strength-based approach to care. The portfolio includes a range of programs for children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD), including (a) recreational; (b) clinical; and (c) vocational programs. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: - Lead a strategic planning process to identify (a) need for programs that serve individuals with co-occurring I/DD and MH conditions, (b) current programs available to these individuals and (c) gaps that need to be addressed. - Assess local, state, and national best practices relating to services for individuals with co-occurring I/DD and mental health conditions. - Design new program models for individuals with co-occurring I/DD and mental health conditions, informed by evidence-based practices. - Mobilize additional resources through development of new needs requests and grant proposals - Lead the procurement and process to select vendors that provide services for individuals with I/DD - Support the development of referral pathways to improve access to I/DD services. - Collaborate with the bureau policy team to identify and analyze policy issues and develop policy recommendations. - Work closely with Data and Program Quality Analysts in the Bureau to identify meaningful metrics for the I/DD portfolio of programs and develop a data reporting process. - Supervise Specialist Consultant(s) to manage the overall I/DD portfolio of programs which includes: ensuring program adherence to scopes, budgets, and regulations through site visits and data analysis; overseeing corrective action plans to improve performance, if needed; and liaising with appropriate DOHMH staff to resolve budgetary or contractual matters. - Provide subject matter expertise to staff in the Bureau, Division and Agency - Guide and/or provide technical assistance to contracted providers to ensure program quality and effectiveness and equity - Oversee mental health data reporting from provider agencies and use it to inform continuous quality improvement. - Review, synthesize, and report data findings, providing actionable recommendations for the Bureau's portfolio of IDD programs. - Act as key liaison to OPWDD, NYC Health & Hospitals, and Divisions in OMH that focus on co-occurring conditions. - Foster strong relationships with internal DOHMH programs, other City agencies and State agencies as well as provider agencies that provide I/DD services. - Convene and facilitate stakeholder meetings, through agenda preparation and follow-up on action items. - Collaborate with the Office of Policy and Planning on systems planning and stakeholder engagement. - Supervise one or more program consultants PREFERRED SKILLS: - Extensive experience working with the I/DD service system, community-based mental health programs, public health initiatives, or behavioral health integration. - Extensive knowledge of I/DD and child, youth, or adult mental health. - Experience with data management, and quality improvement initiatives. - Experience with needs assessment, program development, and strategic planning - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Understanding of trauma-informed care, health equity principles, and strength-based approaches. - Outstanding program management and organizational skills. - Ability to build partnerships and collaborate with government agencies, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations. - Experience incorporating racial equity and social justice principles into program operations and a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities affected by systemic oppression and bias. - Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to function effectively both independently and as part of a multi-stakeholder team. - Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/) - Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. - Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. - Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744 Qualifications 1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health. To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have: 1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or 2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above. NOTE: Probationary Period Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.