Assistant Program Director Full Time - Beacon 1 - New York, NY, 10128 chevron_right
Company: Isaacs Center
Location: New York
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Details
Job Location: Beacon 1 - New York, NY
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: $58,500.00 - $71,946.00 Salary/year
Job Shift: Day
DescriptionIntro/Program Description:Goddard Riverside Community
Center is working in collaboration with the New York City
Department of Youth and Community Development to alleviate the
effects of poverty and provide opportunities by operating a Beacon
Community Center on the Upper Westside. Beacon Community Centers
are located in public schools throughout New York City and serve
youth from kindergarten through age 21 and adults ages 22 and
older, including seniors. Beacons operate year-round on non-school
hours on weekdays, weekends and in the summer as a resource to the
entire community by offering integrated programming tailored to
local needs.
Purpose of Position:The GRCC Beacon Program is seeking a dynamic
individual who will work with the Program Director to ensure the
quality and integrity of all activities. This person must be
innovative, creative, and detail-oriented, with excellent
organizational skills that will promote a proactive, high energy
work ethic and positive work environment. The Assistant Program
Director is responsible for integrating services and assuming
overall leadership of the Beacon Program in the absence of the
Program Director. The Assistant Director provides content expertise
in working with Middle and High School age youth and maintains
relationships with parents.
Schedule:Monday through Friday 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm (occasional
Saturdays, flexible schedule).
Salary Range: $58,500 - $71,946
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center follow the CDC and NYS
recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and are now
requiring all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless
they have a qualified exemption.
Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties 1. Program Management
and Quality Assurance
Support Program Director in management of the program, including
daily supervision and long-term planning
In the absence of the Program Director, assume full responsibility
for the center
Supervise scheduling of activities and staff in accordance with
agency protocols and expectations
Design, plan, organize and manage program activities and special
events to comply with contractual requirements specifically evening
and Saturday activities
Program has accurate and up to date contact information for staff
and participants (completed registration forms and co-locator
agreements)
Sign in sheets is updated and maintained onsite for every group or
activity
Lead & identify opportunities for training and professional
development for youth program staff
Work closely with all leadership team member to provide a fun, safe
and inclusive learning environment
Coordinate collaborative relationship with appropriate Department
of Education staff, other agencies and community centers and serve
as program liaison to stakeholders
Support in maximizing the use of financial and physical resources
of the program and tracking expenses
Implement program evaluation, with director
Ensure that data entry into DYCD database is timely and
accurate
Maintain positive and proactive communications with parents of
participants and adult program members
Support quarterly advisory council meetings that include youth
voice
2. Staff Supervision
Model and uphold all Agency and Program guidelines
Be an active leader in developing a positive staff and participant
culture
Assist in the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and
evaluation of staff and volunteers
Provide direction and support to the part-time direct service
staff
Coordinate staff assignments and co-locator activities and perform
daily program/classroom observations
Prepare quarterly or annual staff evaluation for part-time and
fulltime staff, with Director
Ensure that all required compliance documents and written tasks are
reviewed, completed and submitted timely
Provide guidance and training to staff on best practices in working
with youth
Support director in maintaining staff files
3. Other
Serve on the Beacon Program Leadership Team
Attend staff meetings, case conferences, supervision meetings and
training programs
Promote youth voice within the program
Other tasks as required
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
Associates degree or equivalent
Bachelor's Degree preferred, Master's Degree desirable
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with a multi-cultural
youth population required
2 years of experience as a supervisor in a similar setting
preferred
Expertise and experience working with middle and high school age
youth
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish
preferred.
Ability to promote a positive program environment
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to supervise staff and promote growth
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual
should have/be:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Excel,
Access, and Outlook.
Ability and willingness to learn DYCD and fiscal web-based
systems
Physical Requirements
Frequent bending, kneeling, walking -include participating in
program activities with program participants
Work Environment
Indoor/Outdoor /Public school setting
Shared office space
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative
summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of
this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular
position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task
other than those specifically presented in this description. This
job description does not constitute an employment agreement between
the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of the
job.
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