Program Director

Job Details

Job Location

PS 67 Mohegan School - Bronx, NY

Salary Range

$50000.00 - $55000.00 Salary/year

Description

Position Description

Position

Program Director, PS 67 Mohegan

FLSA-Classification

Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Compensation

$50,000 - $55,000

Reports to

Senior Director

Location

2024 Mohegan Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

Program

PS 67

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 ESH's 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 ensures 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:

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent of 5+ years in youth services preferred, at least 2 of those years are in a supervisory role required; master's 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 ESH's 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

Mandated Reporter, 2 hours -

Health & Safety Training, 5 hours -

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.