Vice President of Children & Youth Services

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Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 135000 - 150000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Overview:

Division: Education Services

Work Schedule: 35 hours/week (Full-time Exempt)
Pay: Annualized salary exempt

Salary Range: $135000 $150000 annually

Location: Fully onsite Lower East Side NYC
Reports to: CEO Henry Street Settlement

Organizational Overview

Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity for Lower East Side residents and New Yorkers by delivering high-impact social services arts and health care programs. With a legacy spanning over 130 years Henry Street is one of New York Citys largest and most respected social service agencies offering more than 50 innovative and effective programs that promote equity empowerment and community well-being.

Program Overview

The Children & Youth Services division includes:

Early Childhood Education (ECE): Full-day program (8:00 AM6:00 PM MonFri) serving children year-round.

After School & Camp Services: Operates during after-school hours and full days on select school holidays across multiple school- and community-based sites and provides summer day camps serving nearly 400 children across four sites. Athletics & Community Enrichment: Offers dynamic in-house programs including basketball Saturday Night Lights boxing flag football and enrichment programs such as NYCHA Teen Expansion. The SUNY ATTAIN lab offers a range of digital upskilling opportunities to children and adults alike featuring certification opportunities for Microsoft Office Suite. Collectively the envision serves over 2500 young people annually with programming that is developmentally appropriate academically aligned and socially enriching. All programs are compliant with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) regulations and other city agency standards.

Position Overview

The Vice President of Children & Youth Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Early Childhood Education After School & Camp Services Athletics & Community Enrichment Services and the SUNY ATTAIN Lab. The VP is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe high-quality and culturally responsive programming that promotes academic achievement social-emotional development and physical wellness.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Masters degree required (MSW preferred); SIFI certification a plus.
Minimum 10 years of relevant supervisory and management experience in youth development or education.
Experience managing unionized staff strongly preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to manage complex multi-tiered budgets.
Familiarity with:

NYC licensing regulations (DOHMH/SACC)
DYCD ACS and DOE compliance standards
Early childhood educational frameworks such as the Creative Curriculum

Skilled in stakeholder engagement partnership development and team leadership.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Excel and data management platforms.

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel to multiple sites across the Lower East Side.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Program Oversight

Provide direct oversight of all program areas: ECE After School Camps Athletics & Enrichment and the SUNY ATTAIN Lab.
Supervise department directors and assistant directors; conduct performance evaluations and establish accountability standards.
Ensure compliance with city and state licensing safety and quality assurance standards.

Operations & Staff Development

Develop and implement staff training workflows and scheduling in partnership with program leaders.
Oversee recruitment retention and professional development of staff including unionized personnel.
Maintain effective communication and strong relationships with families community partners and stakeholders.

Strategic Planning & Evaluation

Design and implement programs aligned with community needs educational standards and best practices.
Establish objectives outcomes and evaluation tools to ensure continuous improvement.
Lead the development and execution of new initiatives and strategic priorities.

Financial Management & Compliance

Oversee multi-tiered program budgets in collaboration with program directors.
Ensure fiscal responsibility and adherence to funding requirements.
Support compliance with contracts and regulations from agencies such as DYCD DOHMH ACS and DOE.

Fundraising & External Relations

Partner with Development to support fundraising efforts and board engagement.
Collaborate on proposals reports and RFPs to secure and sustain funding.
Serve as a liaison to government agencies funders and community partners.

Community Engagement & Culture

Foster a culture of inclusion equity and professionalism.
Promote community involvement especially among historically underserved populations.
Partner with the VP of Education & Community Social Work to integrate best practices in social-emotional support.

Essential Functions

On-site presence required.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be needed.
Regular travel to program locations throughout the Lower East Side.

Required Experience:

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Job Overview:Division: Education ServicesWork Schedule: 35 hours/week (Full-time Exempt)Pay: Annualized salary exemptSalary Range: $135000 $150000 annuallyLocation: Fully onsite Lower East Side NYCReports to: CEO Henry Street SettlementOrganizational OverviewHenry Street Settlement opens doors of o...