Director of Youth and Community Engagement

About theOrganization

Centerfor Community Alternatives (CCA)supports and builds power with peopleacross New York State who have been affected by mass incarcerationcriminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network ofdirect services advocacy and organizing and by supporting the leadership ofdirectly-impacted people we advance civil and human rights for all NewYorkers. CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need tothrive.

WhyJoin the Team

At CCAwe are committed to fair transparent pay and we strive to provide competitivemarket-informed compensation. The successful candidates salary is determinedby the combination of knowledge skills competencies experience goal is to continue to make CCA one of the mostdesirable nonprofit places at which to work and in part recognize theimportance of work-life balance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Alternative-to-Incarceration Programs:

Provide guidance and supervision to Case Management team including weekly individual and team meetings

Ensure the proper monitoring and documentation of participant program including school attendance

Ensure treatment plans on a quarterly basis more if indicated

Ensure accurate and timely data entry of all participant information into the agencys database

Oversee the process of developing progress update reports for the courts and/or probation;

Mentoring and Community-Based Programs:

Provide guidance and supervision to the Mentoring team including weekly individual and team meetings

Create a monthly schedule of activities culminating events field trips and other youth development activities

Develop and coordinate high-quality youth development activities including the hiring and management of all outside teaching artist consultants and partner organizations

Oversee the delivery of the Interactive Journaling curriculum

Develop partnerships with community-based organizations provide referrals to afterschool activities vocational opportunities and academic support

Ensure accurate and timely data entry of all participant information into the agencys database

Prepare monthly progress report on participant outcomes

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Masters degree in education youth development social work or other related field degree preferred

Minimum 5 years experience in case management youth program development implementation and evaluation

Minimum 2 years management/supervisory experience

Strong knowledge of community-based resources afterschool activities and opportunities available to youth and families

Knowledge of and strong interest in juvenile justice issues and positive youth development best practices

Strong public speaking networking writing and organizational skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME.

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff with the ability to use it after 90-days of employment.
• Time off is earned starting on your first day.
• 7 days of paid sick time
• 100% paid family leave
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