Assistant Director - Cornerstone O'Dwyer

inc•Brooklyn, NY

25d•$40,000 - $40,000

About The Position

Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults. With programs in 25 locations, BCS serves more than 12,000 individuals a year. Cornerstone Programs provide academic and recreational opportunities to children, teens and adults in NYCHA community centers. The Cornerstone program is offered every weekday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am to 5:00pm, and extended hours during the summer and school holidays. BCS Cornerstone Programs are located in Brownsville, Fort Greene, and Coney Island. Position Summary: In conjunction with the Site Director, supervises staff and participants in the community center. Oversees the day-to-day activities of the center. Assists Site Director in creating high quality experiences that are aligned with the BCS philosophy: planning, organizing, developing, scheduling, enforcing rules, and evaluating recreation/educational activities in the center.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Child Development or Elementary Education encouraged to apply.
Must have the ability to be timely, dependable and youth driven
Excellent leadership, communication, supervisory and team-building skills, including the ability to motivate, align staff efforts to changing priorities and approaches, set goals, delegate responsibilities, and manage staff performance so as to ensure effective service delivery in accordance with organizational goals and program contracts.
Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OCFS/DOH

Responsibilities

Supervises Group Leaders, Activity Specialists and custodial staff.
Provide them with regular supervision through observations and feedback
Develops staff schedules, enforcing rules, and evaluating recreation/educational activities in the center.
Assists with hiring, training, supervising, scheduling and evaluating center staff.
Schedules the community center facilities and supervises conditions of the facilities such as set-ups and breakdowns of facility equipment and resources.
Manages crisis as needed including, handling mental health issues .
Facilitate mediations and conflict resolutions sessions between participants and parents as needed.
Assist in carrying out other aspects of the program including planning trips, celebrations, and leadership activities.
Develop one on one relationships with the participants, parents, and community partners
Perform other duties as assigned.