Assistant Program Director

PROMESA R.H.C.F.•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, ACDP is a not-for-profit organization that provides year-round educational programs and seasonal summer camp for underserved youth. This position seeks an Assistant Program Director to support a DYCD funded Afterschool Program. The role involves assisting with staff supervision, reviewing program content, and forming community relations with key stakeholders. The Assistant Program Director is responsible for conducting themselves in an appropriate manner, setting a positive example for children, parents, and co-workers. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth, preferably in an after-school setting, and possess an understanding of social-emotional learning and conflict mediation. This role will support the daily functions of the OST-COMPASS program and, in conjunction with the Program Director, maintain management and strengthen connections between academic learning and enrichment.

Requirements

Strong Customer Service.
Analytical, Communications and Organizational skills.
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
Strong communication skills verbal and written.
Associates degree in youth Services or related Education field, Child Development or related field preferred. High School Diploma required.
OCFS - School Age Child Care credentials or Training required or acquisition of required SACC hours.
Affiliated and Aware of DYCD programs and Services.
A minimum of 2-3 years in a co-supervisory capacity or experience in After-School setting.
Experience in organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.
Leadership skills, including conflict resolution, problem solving, decision making, delegation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience and understanding of youth workforce programs, including at least one year in a supervisory role.
Strong project management skills, including managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Cultural competency through familiarity in working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Strong understanding of a wide array of NYC social service resources for youth.
Excellent facilitation skills; experience with training/teaching high school age youth.
Outcome driven with ability to respond to changing circumstances and ability to work under pressure.
Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages; Google Drive (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, ); local area networks; and efficient use of the Internet.
Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual – Spanish/English a bonus.

Responsibilities

Maintain all DYCD contractual obligations of the program and ensure that targets are being met on a weekly and monthly basis.
Assist in the supervision of part-time staff: establish work schedules, tasks, and monitor and evaluate work.
Provide oversight and supervision to all aspects of the DYCD COMPASS program including assisting in setting program goals; contributing to the strategic planning process; Develop plans for strategically implementing program objectives.
Oversee the outreach, recruitment, application process, program enrollment, and retention process.
Work with the school and community to reach out to parents/families to ensure full enrollment of the program.
Maintain contact with DYCD officials and staff throughout the program period.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders such as school administration, participants, families, and other community organizations and/or programs.
Maintain DYCD Connect database by completing school year and summer workscopes, schedules and registrations.
Follow procedures and systems to ensure all attendance is entered in DYCD Connect in a timely manner, weekly at minimum.
Prepare all required program reports for DYCD; ensure all program reports and verification tools are submitted to DYCD on a timely basis.
Run attendance reports ensuring that ADA (Average Daily Attendance) and ROP (Rate of Participation) are met and maintained.
Responsible for collecting and maintaining all participant files in accordance with DYCD/DOHMH, including up-to-date medical records.
Coordinate with Director of NYC Programs to identify staffing needs and ensure that all positions are filled in a timely and effective manner.
Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, supervising and evaluating all program staff, including group leaders, activity specialists and educational specialists.