Program Director - PS 154
Program Director - PS 154
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Position Description
Position
Program Director PS 154
FLSA-Classification
Non-Exempt Full-Time
Compensation
$
Reports to
Department Director
Location
333 E 135th Street Bronx NY 10454
Program
PS 154
Organization Summary
East Side House founded in 1891 is a 501(c) (3) organization that has served the South Bronx since 1963. The organization is dedicated to the community and focused on providing resources and opportunities. East Side House has identified that education is the foundation for economic improvement. Its youth education and technology programs teach skills to allow its students and clients to become more self-sufficient and independent. As a community resource the organization also provides services to families and a growing senior population. In 2020 the organization began food distribution as an additional way to provide economic support to the community we serve.
Under the supervision of the Senior Director the Program Director with latitude for independent judgment will be responsible for the overall development implementation and supervision of the Afterschool and Summer Programs at their locations. This role is also expected to develop and lead to high-quality innovative programming for our elementary participants.
Primary Functions
Duties and Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following:
Program & Community Development:
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to full-time and part-time program staff assigned to afterschool program
- Recruit hire orient and develop program staff
- Provide direct/indirect supervision of all program staff and delivery services on a day-to-day basis to ensure that all goals targets and performance outcomes are met on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
- Responsible for participant recruitment and retention strategies by utilizing the DYCD Connect report
- Serves as the primary liaison for school administration parents and other community entities and constituencies
- Prepare and evaluate mid-year performance reviews of program staff
- Work with program staff to improve job performance through ongoing mentoring and coaching and monthly staff development
- Facilitate monthly team meetings and ensure that all staff meetings are adequately executed
- Set communicate and enforce clear standards for quality youth development programming
- Must understand and navigate community culture and dynamics to ensure program quality
- Participate in ongoing efforts to advocate for program needs via community coalition building and via administering feedback surveys and program assessments
- Provide and maintain a safe program environment abiding by safety protocols outlined by DYCD ESH Office of Child and Family Services and DOH Safety plan.
- Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least three new partners a year to leverage resources to support programs
- Create quarterly community events special events and workshop series
- Assess program quarterly to ensure that community needs are met
Administrative:
- Ensure attendance tracking and reporting. Meet contractual requirements regarding enrollment and attendance
- Respond to all electronic and phone communication within two business days
- Ensure all DOH School-Aged Child Care and DYCD regulations and procedures are complied with and conduct a quarterly self-checklist inspection
- Coordinate and execute all major events and activities along with other ESHs Program Directors
- Communicate with DOE and DYCD key stakeholders as well as participate in meetings
- Prepare a monthly calendar of events programs meetings and activities
- Create a budget plan that supports program needs and ensure timely spending
- Collaborate on cross-borough and agency/ department-wide events and strategic planning efforts
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director
Remote Engagement:
- Experience facilitating live and pre-recorded activities
- Familiarity using web-based platforms to engage participants: zoom google classrooms etc.
- Monitor participant engagement and safety while on live sessions remotely
- Facilitate wellness checks/calls to families
- Follow remote working plan policies & procedures as highlighted by the supervisor
- Maintain remote/virtual attendance logs & records
Summer Program
- Manage all program operations (open five days a week) as required
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Education Experience and Skills Required:
- Bachelors degree or the equivalent of 5 years in youth services preferred at least 2 of those years are in a supervisory role required; masters degree in a related field preferred
- Familiarity with the respective Bronx communities key stakeholders and resources
- Experienced in designing planning and implementing structured programs
- 2 years in supervising more than ten program staff
- 2 years of budget contract and grant management experience
- Ability to work independently assess priorities and take initiative
- High level of proficiency in administrative work
- Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects
- Knowledge of the public education system and positive youth development best practices
- Strong public speaking writing and organizational skills
- A team player with a demonstrated commitment to working with urban youth and young adults from a strength-based perspective
- Bi-lingual (Spanish preferred) a plus
Competencies
- Project Management
- Problem Solving/ Analysis
- Communication Proficiency
- Customer Service
- Public/Community Relations
- Teamwork Orientation
Position Type and Expected Hours of work:
This is a full-time position. Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESHs needs.
School Year: Availability between 8 am -6 pm; Monday-Friday
Summer: Availability between 8 am- 6pm; Monday- Friday
Required Clearances
- Clearance by the Department of Health (DOH)
- Clearance by the Department of Education (DOE)
- Physical with TB screen
- Must obtain NYC Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance ($25 fee)
Required Trainings
Work Environment
Corporate casual. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position may supervise assigned personnel including front line staff and/or support staff.
Travel
Travel is primarily locally during the business day.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. This is generally a sedentary role; however some filing and site visits are required. This would require the ability to lift files open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
AAP/EEO Statement
ESH encourages people with disabilities minorities veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected category including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Unclear
