About Graham Windham

In full partnership with families and communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference with children, youth and families who are overcoming some of life’s most difficult challenges and obstacles, by helping to build a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world.

Graham Windham is one of the first organizations in the New York City to implement Solution – Based Casework(SBC). Solution – Based casework helps children and families to be the solution to the seemingly insurmountable problems in their lives, from generational cycles of poverty, abuse, and neglect to unemployment, domestic violence, and severe health problems. By recognizing and reinforcing their innate strengths and ability to cope, we at Graham Windham empower them to take the lead in making change in their lives.

About the Graham School – Residential Education & Treatment Center (RETC)

Situated on a bluff overlooking the scenic Hudson River in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, the Graham School serves over 300 at-risk day and residential students from the New York City metropolitan area. The first of its unique areas of emphasis is on the development of a therapeutic pro-social/pro-self-milieu. A sustained and concentrated focus on permanency planning (permanent homes for all our students) is our second distinguishing feature. Our family-driven service model recognizes the central role that families play in the lives of children and honors the very special bond that exists between children and their families. Our third distinguishing feature is our educational program. The Greenburg-Graham Union Free School District, located on campus, provides a year-round K-12 educational program for every Graham School student.

Position Summary:

Oversees the Security Operations through regular monitoring of surveillance systems, motion sensors, egresses, windows as well as regular inspection of grounds to assure safety and security for youth and staff; alerts management of repairs that need to be made to damaged and potentially dangerous areas to assure swift repair; monitors for contraband and obscure debris (in and outside of the facility) that can be used as weapons or items to assist in abscond from the facility; assures compliance with the OCFS regulations and Graham program requirements; Establishes and monitors the security log and documents inspections rounds on their shifts. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Associates degree; experience working in detention setting with youth; experience in security related operations; Must possess a valid state driver’s license

An applicant for employment will not be hired if his or her driving record reflects any of the following infractions; some examples include but are not limited to:

• Suspended, revoked or otherwise invalid license

• Reckless , high risk or otherwise unsafe driving behavior within the past 3 years

• 6 or more points on license

IT IS A PLUS IF YOU:

Are Bilingual; Have knowledge of OCFS regulations and mandates ; Previous experience in: community organizing, political campaigns and/or customer service ; Have prior experience with the Juvenile Justice or Prison systems.

Full-time position; Salary commensurate w/experience. Graham Windham offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, holiday pay, retirement savings plan, and much more.

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