Positions:

Director of Business Operations

The Director of Business Operations directs the business functions of COBYS Family Services with oversight of the fiscal, administrative, technology and property needs of the organization. The position serves as an active member of the Executive Team, developing and implementing the organization’s vision and mission. This position will supervise staff according to the current organizational chart and will provide business leadership to the full organization.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reviewing financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, employee benefit updates, audits, property management and salaries across the organization
• Oversee the banking activities and track cash flow of organization
• Responsible for understanding the contracting and budgeting processes in child welfare
• Responsible for development and review of financial information in contracts
• Analyze financial strengths and weaknesses of the organization
• Propose strategic direction for the business office and consult on business matters for individual programs as needed.
• Assist in setting new staff salaries and annual salary increases
• Attend Executive Team, program and board meetings as needed

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Commitment to enhancing COBYS vision, mission and core values within the Business Office
• Financial planning and strategy skills
• Strategic planning and vision
• Excellent problem solving and leadership characteristics
• Promotion of process improvement
• Budget creation
• Knowledge of payroll and employee benefit programs
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets
• Solid financial reporting technical skills
• Desire to learn all systems large and small to run a nonprofit organization
• Ethical and self-motivated

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance
• MBA or CPA preferred
• 5-7 years of management experience working in the financial field

Send resumes to recruitment@cobys.org. 

Director of Business Operations-pdf

Permanency Supervisor

 The Permanency Supervisor manages COBYS Permanency Unit. Responsibilities include program development, staff supervision, budget oversight, and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.

To learn more about the Permanency Unit, visit:     Permanency Unit   

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing, direct supervision of Permanency unit staff according to COBYS
• organizational chart.
• Establish program goals and monitor outcomes
• Assist in determining the departmental budget and monitor program expenses
• Facilitate and participate in required meetings and training as per COBYS and LCCYSSA
• policy
• Attend court hearings as needed; cover appointments when Permanency staff are
• unavailable
• Review and approve caseworker reports including court petitions, child permanency plans,
• and business testimony.
• Ensure program-related policies and documents are up to date and in compliance with
• regulations
• Respond to emergency situations and assist in supporting caseworkers
• Assist in hiring and training new staff
• Other duties as assigned by management

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Commitment to enhancing the mission and core values of COBYS within the department
• Skills in teambuilding; commitment to personal development as a team leader
• Flexibility to tailor supervision based on individual strengths and growth areas
• Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and respond to stressful situations in a constructive and supportive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; editing skills
• Ability to establish professional relationships and work cooperatively to enhance team functioning

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social services required; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum four years’ work experience in human services required; child welfare experience preferred
• Must pass State Police, Childline, and FBI clearances and pre-employment medical appraisal
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and vehicle registration

Send resumes to recruitment@cobys.org.

Permanency Supervisor-pdf

Part-time Outpatient Therapist

A part-time Master ‘s-level outpatient therapist is needed to work with children, adolescents, and adults. Referrals include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, etc. 

Required:

• LPC or LCSW (must be fully licensed)
• 2 evenings per week

Preferred:

• Experience in counseling children
• Trauma-informed
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices

Candidate must be able to work independently. The position will be 25-27 hours a week, which includes 20-22 clinical hours. COBYS provides private office space, monthly group case consultation, and individual consultation/supervision. Additional training monies are also provided yearly. COBYS has two counseling locations. (134 East King Street and 444 Murry Hill Circle).

Please send your resume to recruitment@cobys.org.