Director of LEAP Community

Jewish Child Care Association Of New York

11d•$85,000 - $92,000

About The Position

JCCA is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven leader to serve as our next Director of LEAP - Community Services, overseeing a portfolio of Education, Career, and Youth Development programs. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker and passionate advocate committed to helping young people thrive academically, socially, and professionally. The Director of LEAP will provide will ensure high-quality services, drive program growth, and strengthen coordination across JCCA's divisions to create seamless, youth-centered support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Public Administration, Psychology, or a related field (Master's preferred).
Minimum three (3) years of experience supervising staff and managing programs.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of NYC public education systems, including special education.
Demonstrated ability to engage youth and collaborate with families, schools, and partner
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working with data systems and metrics
Should demonstrate understanding of Medicaid CFTSS services, documentation, and compliance.

Nice To Haves

experience with MyEvolv is a Plus

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations for LEAP programs across NYC.
Oversee program design, implementation, evaluation, and quality assurance.
Strengthen collaboration across education, career, and youth development services.
Manage educational, vocational, Youth Development, and Fair Futures grants.
Partner closely with Finance, Government Contracts, and Fund Development teams to support budgeting, compliance, and sustainability.
Build and maintain partnerships with schools, employers, and community organizations to expand opportunities for youth.
Represent JCCA at citywide meetings, forums, and collaborative initiatives.
Oversee data collection, reporting, metrics, and CFTSS documentation.
Supervise, coach, and support LEAP staff while promoting cross-training and team cohesion.
Manage school admissions for youth in care and support school stability and academic success.
Provide responsive support for urgent matters, including on-call responsibilities.