Assistant Director, Beacon Community Center IS 271

CAMBA•New York, NY

21d•Onsite

About The Position

CAMBA is hiring an Assistant Director for the Beacon Community Center at I.S. 271 in Brooklyn. The role reports to the Program Director and combines staff supervision, program administration, quality assurance, outreach, and direct client service. The Assistant Director coordinates the day-to-day work of direct-reporting staff, communicates contract requirements and performance targets, reviews client progress and program files, and prepares reports and statistical information for CAMBA management and funders. The position also supports training and professional development, contributes to program improvement through data analysis, and provides program oversight in the Program Manager’s absence. This is a full-time position of 35 hours per week, compensated at $27.40 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
At least three years of experience in a youth program of comparable size.
Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Computer literacy in other Microsoft Office Suite products.
Successfully complete and maintain required background checks and clearances throughout employment, as applicable, including DCJS Sex Offender Registry, State Central Register, State Staff Exclusion List, DOHMH, criminal background check and fingerprinting, and DOE PETS clearances.
Submit medical tuberculosis test results during onboarding.
Obtain the S-95/F-07 exam and FDNY Certificate of Fitness within two weeks of hire.
Complete the listed health and safety trainings within the first week of employment: Foundations in Health and Safety; Building on Foundations in Health and Safety; Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis: Elijah’s Law; Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma-Informed Practice; Mandated Reporter Training; and Getting Ready to Work with Youth Training.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, human services, or a related field.
Experience working in a DYCD-funded program such as Cornerstone, Beacon, COMPASS, or SONYC.
Experience working within NYCHA developments or with resident associations.
Experience supervising part-time or seasonal staff.
Bilingual English and Spanish, or another language spoken in the community served.

Responsibilities

Follow universal precautions, standard protocols, and procedures.
Comply with applicable federal, state, city, and CAMBA security and privacy policies to protect confidential individual health information.
Help ensure participant safety and security by following program protocols, including supervision and accident and incident reporting.
Communicate with peers in other CAMBA programs about client progress.
Understand contract requirements and communicate them to staff.
Work with staff to establish realistic weekly and monthly performance targets consistent with contract requirements.
Coordinate and supervise the day-to-day activities of direct-reporting staff.
Periodically observe direct-reporting staff engaging with clients and/or supervisory staff.
Conduct weekly client progress reviews with staff.
Conduct periodic internal file reviews and implement quality assurance measures as needed.
Prepare contract reports and statistical information for CAMBA management and funders.
Assist in analyzing programming and demographic data to improve the program.
Organize on-site and off-site staff training and professional development opportunities.
Assist the Program Manager with oversight of all program aspects in the Program Manager’s absence.
Consult with the Program Manager, Program Director, and/or other CAMBA management staff on programmatic and personnel issues as needed.
Attend staff, funder, and outside agency meetings as requested.
Review and sign timesheets.
Prepare performance appraisals for direct-reporting staff.
Develop appropriate program marketing materials and marketing/outreach strategies.
Network within and outside CAMBA to expand client recruitment and opportunities for client success.
Perform direct client service and program duties in addition to the responsibilities listed above.
Perform other duties as assigned.