Program Director, Beacon Community Center (PS361)

Who We Are:CAMBA is a community of staff volunteers clients donors neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development Family Support Job Training & Employment Support Services Health Housing and Legal Services. We reach more than 72000individuals and families each year at our 100locations including 10000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA administers services at 9 Cornerstone Community Centers across Brooklyn. All Cornerstone programs are run in partnership with other community organizations to provide education recreation cultural activities health information and screenings youth leadership and social services to the neighborhoods students their families and other residents. Activities and services are available after school evenings and on weekends.

Position: Assistant Director

Reports To: Senior Program Manager

Location: Brooklyn NY 11210

What Does the Assistant Director Does:

• Provide overall leadership supervision and day-to-day management of the Cornerstone program in accordance with DYCD and CAMBA expectations.

• Oversee the planning implementation and evaluation of all program components including youth adult senior and community programming.

• Ensure the program meets contractual goals performance targets enrollment benchmarks attendance expectations and reporting deadlines.

• Supervise coach evaluate and support Assistant Directors Program Coordinators Group Leaders administrative staff and other program staff.

• Ensure the program operates in compliance with DYCD regulations School-Age Child Care (SAC) licensing requirements CAMBA policies and all safety protocols.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with NYCHA resident associations schools community partners elected officials and local stakeholders.

• Oversee staff scheduling site coverage timekeeping approvals and daily program operations including evenings and weekends.

• Manage incident response crisis management de-escalation and communication with leadership regarding significant program or facility issues.

• Oversee participant recruitment retention outreach and community engagement efforts to ensure strong program participation.

• Monitor program quality through observations staff meetings participant feedback and continuous improvement practices.

• Ensure accurate completion of program documentation data entry attendance tracking incident reports and monthly/quarterly reports.

• Collaborate with CAMBA leadership and fiscal staff to monitor budgets purchasing inventory and program expenditures.

• Coordinate special events trips workshops performances showcases and community initiatives.

• Support the development of a welcoming inclusive safe and engaging environment for participants families staff and community members.

• Attend required trainings meetings community events and DYCD/CAMBA professional development activities.

• Evening and weekend hours required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

• Bachelors degree; OR 18 credits completed in education/a related field; OR a certificate in Youth Studies and two years of applicable experience

• Or the following minimum requirements of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS):

• Associates degree in child development elementary education physical education recreation or a related field AND two years direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years including at least one year in a supervisory capacity

• New York State Childrens Program Administrator Credential AND two years direct experienceworking with children 13 years including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.

• School Age Child Care CredentialAND two years direct experience working with children 13 years including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.

• Two years of college with 18 credits in child development elementary education physical education recreation or a related field AND two years direct experience working with children 13 years including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.

Minimum Experiences and Skills Required:

• Education and experience listed above

• Two years ofsupervisory/managementexperience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and any other language

Pre and/or Post Employment Requirements:

• Must obtain the followingclearances

• The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Sex Offender Registry (SOR)

• The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

• The New York State Central Registrar (SCR)

• The New York State Staff Exclusion List (SEL).

• Criminal History Review

• Ability to maintain clearance of the above throughout the duration of employment.

• Must take S-95/F-07 test and obtain FDNY Certificate of Fitness within two weeks of hire

• Must participate in5 hourFoundations in Health and SafetyandMandated Reporter trainings

Compensation: $70000 annually

Status:Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance dental insurance 403(b) retirement plan with employer match paid time off (vacation personal and sick time) and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color people with disabilities and lesbian gay bisexual and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity gender expression national origin age disability socio-economic status marital or veteran status pregnancy status or sexual orientation.