Program Director

Westhab Inc. • New York, NY

1d • $60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Program Director oversees all aspects of the middle school age after-school program including youth recruitment, curriculum implementation, staff supervision, coordination with the program site, reporting to DYCD, and parent outreach. The Program Director is responsible for the delivery of a safe, effective, and comprehensive program for young people.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least three years of successful experience in a supervisory position providing service to elementary or middle school youth.
• Meets all qualifications mandated for SACC licensure.
• High energy, dynamic personality and genuine passion for youth needed.

Responsibilities

• Designs program flyers and other recruitment materials, and distributes/posts materials in neighborhood schools, community centers, religious institutions, and other sites to attract children and families.
• Implements a comprehensive curriculum that maximizes the learning and enrichment of each program participant. Curriculum will include structured academic, enrichment, and recreational components.
• Supervises a team of Counselors, an Educational Specialist, a Security/Attendance Officer, and Consultant Providers. Conducts individual supervision sessions and weekly team meetings to optimize performance and growth.
• Coordinates all services with host site. Meets with leadership of host site as needed to plan programming and site usage.
• Tracks daily attendance and documents goal achievement for each youth. Reports to DYCD on data collected as requested. Prepares reports and presentations as needed.
• Attends meetings led by DYCD and other entities to ensure program compliance, goal attainment, and continuous quality improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees