Assistant Program Director P.S. 156 Laurelton (COMPASS)

SummaryThe Assistant Program Director (APD) supports the Program Director in managing daily operations and ensuring safe high-quality programming. The APD supervises staff helps monitor compliance and maintains effective communication with all addition to supporting program operations the APD serves as the sites Inclusion Coordinator ensuring that all participantsincluding those with disabilities and English Language Learners (ELLs)receive appropriate accommodations and have equitable access to all program services. The APD works closely with the Associate Vice President of Youth Development School-Based Wellness Programming (AVP of YD SBMH) to access guidance resources and training that strengthen inclusion and behavioral health FunctionsProgram Operations and LeadershipAssist in planning implementing and monitoring program activities to ensure goals align with agency mission and participant staff scheduling supervision and program a visible presence throughout program hours to ensure safety engagement and quality of programming provide coaching and feedback and help ensure compliance with all agency and DYCD Coordination and Participant SupportServe as Inclusion Coordinator to help participants families and staff identify and access tools and resourcesincluding those provided by DYCDto address special and manage Individualized Accommodation Plans for participants and maintain Student Behavioral Support Plans and directly provided services (e.g. paraprofessionals for students with disabilities bilingual staff for ELLs) and indirect supports (e.g. referrals to NYCPS professionals for screening or diagnosis).Communicate with DYCD about specialized supports (e.g. paraprofessionals nurses or transportation) that extend beyond the programs reasonable accommodation with The Child Centers Behavioral Health Division AVP of YD SBMH Programming school partners and community providers to ensure integrated inclusive support for all Development and CommunicationSupport the Program Director in onboarding training and coaching staff to implement inclusive practices and behavior support in and model professional development activities focused on inclusion equity and trauma-informed care with support from the AVP of YD SBMH Programming as positive communication and collaboration among staff families and school and Community EngagementCommunicate regularly with families about student needs accommodations and with school-based partners and community organizations to strengthen access to specialized the planning and facilitation of family and community events that highlight inclusive practices and celebrate QualificationsAssociates Degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelors Degree in Education Social Work or related field 3 years of experience working with youth in educational or community organizational communication and interpersonal supporting children and youth with disabilities and/or English Language in Microsoft Office and basic data entry QualificationsBachelors Degree in Education Social Work Psychology or related in Spanish Mandarin Cantonese Bengali Haitian Creole or other languages relevant to the Behavioral ExpectationsMaintain consistent attendance professionalism and adherence to agency effectively with staff participants and initiative flexibility and accountability in daily confidentiality and compliance with all HIPAA and DYCD Demands and Work EnvironmentThis position requires regular movement throughout program and school spaces. The employee may occasionally lift up to 20 pounds and participate in active supervision of youth. Work is performed primarily in school and office settings with standard conditions and may involve off-site travel for field trips training and meetings.#IND-TCC2