Senior Program Director: Miccio Community Center - GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES : Job Details

About Us:

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of everyperson and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain's New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference!

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)
• Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)
• 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time)

Overview:

The Senior Program Director is responsible for overall program development, supervision and implementation of the Miccio Cornerstone Program. The program is operational Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 10 PM and Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM. (Summer: Monday- Friday 8:00am – 11:00pm & Saturday/Sunday 3:00pm – 11:00pm) He/She manages daily planning, scheduling and operations.

REPORTS TO: DIVISION DIRECTOR, BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS

LOCATION: 110 West 9th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11231

HOURS: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10am to 6pm, ***Must have the flexibility to come in earlier / or stay later or on the weekends as needed.***

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Overall leadership and responsibility for the after-school, evening and weekend program, including development and implementation of all appropriate policies and procedures.
• Direct supervision of Assistant Program Director of Afterschool and Assistant Site Coordinator of Evening/Saturday Program along with other staff and volunteers.
• In conjunction with Division Director, responsible for the direct hiring, staff development and training of staff.
• In conjunction with Division Director, maintain strong partnerships with community co-locators and other organizations and entities that utilize the Community Center.
• Responsible for creation of schedule for components of program.
• Conduct staff development for Group Leaders, Program Aides and youth interns.
• Oversee and troubleshoot all issues related to operations and facilities issues.
• In conjunction with Division Director, monitor budget, managing all expenditures related to program.
• Responsible for the completion of all program statistics and reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure appropriate utilization of internal and external databases.
• Responsible for implementation of Council on Accreditation (COA) guidelines.
• Ensure public contract and private foundation requirements are met.
• Participate in development of grant proposals and site visits.
• Ensure DOH licensing requirements are met for regular site activities and annual summer camp.
• Develop a collaborative relationship with New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) staff.
• Participate in meetings with Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Department of Education (DOE), New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and other appropriate city and state agencies as needed.
• Oversee implementation of all internal and external evaluations, surveys, etc.
• Work collaboratively with central office (HR, QI, Fiscal, Contracts, Development); staff providing information as needed in a timely manner.
• Represent agency on relevant external committees and work groups.
• Develop collaborative relationship with New York Police Department (NYPD) for program security and crisis intervention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree Required. (Candidates currently enrolled in a BA/BS credit earning program or will be enrolled within 6 months of starting the job along with a SACC Credential Course, will be considered.)
• Program Director experience strongly preferred.
• 5 years of experience in program development for youth and adults.
• 3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Must have the flexibility to come in earlier / stay later or on the weekends as needed.
• Experience with facility management preferred.
• Familiarity with NYCHA.
• Must be able to engage in crisis-intervention activities and demonstrate, lead and teach a range of group activities.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Additional Information:

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.