Program Director, Learning To Work (LTW) Manhattan

CAMBA•New York, NY

1d•$63,500 - $63,500•Onsite

About The Position

CAMBA is a community organization dedicated to building an inclusive New York City by providing resources and support for children and adults to thrive. CAMBA offers over 180 integrated programs across various service areas including Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. The organization serves approximately 72,000 individuals and families annually through 100 locations, with a significant portion of clients being immigrants, refugees, and families living in poverty. The Learning to Work (LTW) program for Transfer Schools aims to serve students aged 15-21 who are over-aged for their grade, under-credited, and have prior high school experience. The program focuses on helping these students earn a high school diploma while developing vocational and life skills. Utilizing the Primary Person Model, each student is assigned a Young Adult Career Advisor to help remove barriers to graduation, engage them in college preparatory activities, provide supportive services, and foster self-direction. Additionally, an Internship Developer works with students to provide meaningful career exploration and internship experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) and two years of applicable experience.
Must obtain Dept. of Education fingerprint clearance.
Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
Experience with High School aged youth

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
A license is required of these Master's Degrees: Social Work (LMSW or LCSW), Mental Health Counseling, Counseling/Guidance, Art Therapy.

Responsibilities

Work with direct reporting staff to set staff performance targets in accordance with contract requirements.
Develop and document all program activities.
Oversee all program operations and manage direct reporting program staff and their subordinates.
Be available to address emergencies outside of regular business hours (evenings, overnight, and weekends).
Develop and implement Quality Assurance measures to ensure quality service delivery to clients.
Ensure that all client files and program files are kept in compliance with CAMBA's and funder's standards.
Coordinate and supervise programmatic activities of direct reporting staff.
Observe direct reporting staff engaging with clients and/or supervisory staff.
Conduct client and program progress reviews with staff.
Review purchase requisition forms for accuracy and processing.
Respond to all Principals concerns and meet with Principals on a regular basis.
Prepare, review and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of, contract reports and statistical information for both CAMBA management and funder use.
Analyze program and demographic data to make programmatic improvements.
Oversee onsite and organize offsite training opportunities for professional development of staff.
Confer with the Assistant Program Director and/or other CAMBA management staff as needed regarding programmatic and personnel issues.
Participate in staff/funder/outside agency meetings as requested.
Review and sign time sheets.
Prepare performance appraisals for direct reporting program staff.
Immediately report to the appropriate Assistant Program Director any: monitoring visits or funders' events; significant events; any incident that might subject CAMBA to liability.
May make hiring and firing recommendations to appropriate Assistant Program Director/Senior Vice-President (in consultation and agreement with Human Resources).
May have direct client service/program responsibilities in addition to the above.