Assistant Program Director (Beacon 2)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The 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.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent
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
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
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Ability and willingness to learn DYCD and fiscal web-based systems
Frequent bending, kneeling, walking –include participating in program activities with program participants

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, master’s degree desirable

Responsibilities

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 members to provide a fun, safe and inclusive learning environment
Coordinate collaborative relationships 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
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 full-time 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
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