SkillSpring CRED NYC Program Director

The New Jewish Home • New York, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

SkillSpring, a workforce development program of The New Jewish Home, has supported New York City youth and young adults from under-resourced schools and communities in pursuing careers in health care since 2006. By training the next generation of high-quality, culturally competent health care professionals, SkillSpring generates excitement and enthusiasm for careers serving older adults. The New Jewish Home’s SkillSpring program seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Program Director to lead the implementation of our Community Resources for Employment and Development Program (“CRED NYC”) Program. The Program Director will oversee all aspects of daily operations, supervise a multi-disciplinary team, serve as the primary liaison to the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), and ensure the program aligns with SkillSpring’s trauma-informed, equity-centered approach to workforce development. This full-time role requires experience managing workforce programs for young adults facing systemic barriers such as community violence, housing instability, and long-term unemployment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supervising staff and managing workforce or youth development programs.
• Demonstrated success in contract compliance, partnership management, and staff leadership.
• Familiarity with DYCD-funded programs and/or New York City’s workforce development landscape strongly preferred.
• Passion for working with opportunity youth and adults impacted by systemic inequities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, coordination, and execution of all CRED NYC program components, including outreach, healthcare training, career readiness, case management, clinical internships, and placement.
• Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team of case managers, training instructors, job developers, outreach specialists, and mental health professionals.
• Serve as the primary liaison to DYCD, ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements, performance benchmarks, and reporting standards.
• Oversee data systems, monitor participant progress, and drive quality improvement through regular review of metrics, case conferencing, and stakeholder feedback.
• Partner with SkillSpring’s Senior Director and TNJH’s Development, Finance, and HR teams to support program integration, fundraising, budgeting, and compliance.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with employer partners, training providers (including Lehman College), and community-based organizations such as East Side House Settlement and Fair Futures.
• Represent SkillSpring in high-level meetings with DYCD, TNJH leadership, elected officials, and funders; attend workforce convenings, peer learning networks, and CRED NYC cohort gatherings.
• Support curriculum development across key areas including trauma-informed practice, eldercare, professional skills, and participant empowerment.
• Contribute to strategic planning and fundraising by supporting proposal development and government grant renewals.
• Maintain a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends to accommodate community outreach, employer engagement, and special events.
• Ensure a culturally responsive and inclusive environment for participants and staff.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Supplemental Vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick leave
• Short Term Disability insurance
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care, Commuter, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Access to a portion of your paycheck before payday through our partnership with RAIN

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager