Program Director - Middle School After School Program

UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED•New York, NY

2d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. The Program Director should have familiarity with social services and a variety of available community resources, a passion for community outreach, strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. This position requires the ability to develop and maintain relationships with staff members, participants, parents, stakeholders and the community. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours that include some evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or related field is MUST candidates that do not have the education requirements will not be considered OR in lieu of the aforementioned educational requirements the Program Director must successfully complete the required New York State School-Age Care (SAC Credentials) within 18 months of starting the position as Program Director.
2+ years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age.
2+ years in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work.
Obtain and maintain all security clearance requirements throughout the duration of employment.
Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based perspective.
Must be culturally competent - the ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across all cultures.
Familiar with the regulations and requirements for DYCD and NY State Departments of Health and aware of the compliance requirements as enacted by Federal, State and local jurisdictions.
Ability to demonstrate excellent employee rapport and community leadership.
Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in basic computer usage, i.e., Windows, Microsoft Suite, Google Apps (drive, sheets, docs) etc..
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently
Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed
Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes.

Responsibilities

Plan the delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization and DYCD contractual obligations.
Oversee program staff, program operations, services, and the implementation of programs and/or other processes (e.g. site rules, discipline, site schedule, space requirements, etc.) for the purpose of providing services within established time frames and in compliance with related requirements.
Participate in organizing meetings, workshops, seminars, (staff training, parent meetings, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues, gaining knowledge, providing information, and/or supporting site staff.
Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization.
Develop and implement short and long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program.
Monitor an annual budget and operation plan to support the program.
Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement.
Ensure that the program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization and funders.
Ensure that the program activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards.
Develop forms and records to document program activities.
Oversee the collection and maintenance of records on the clients of the program for statistical purposes according to the confidentiality/privacy policy of the organization.
Responsible for addressing and resolving employee issues in conjunction with HR as needed such as; disciplinary, performance related, schedules and performance appraisal in accordance to company policy.
Ensures workflow of the department is handled efficiently and effectively.
Supervision of re-training for existing staff as needed.
Ensures that all policies and procedures are following all appropriate legal requirements.
Ensure that personnel files for the program are properly maintained and kept confidential.
Establish and implement a performance management process for all program staff.
Create and oversee staff schedules, assignments, and timesheets.
Develop collaborative relations with neighboring school staff, administration, and community members.
Develop and maintain open communication with parents, school administration, and the organization.
Abide by and enforce all safety protocols as outlined by the Department of Health/ OCFS, FDNY, DYCD and UAU
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.