Program Director (DYCD School-Based Programs)

YM & YWHA

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$67,500–$75,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Best Practices, Budget Management, CPR Certification, Childcare, Community Development, Community Programs, Community Relations, Community and Social Services, Compensation and Benefits, Data Collection, Data Entry, Documentation, First Aid, Fitness, Human Resources, Literacy, Multicultural, Multilingual, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Reviews, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality of Life, Regulations, Social Work, Spanish Language, Special Needs, Team Player, Training Program, United States Department of Energy (DOE)

LOCATION

New York, NY

POSTED

1 day ago

About the Job

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruit, interview, hire, train, and supervise staff according to YM&YWHA of Washington Heights Inwood policies and best practices and DYCD regulations.
Design and implement a program schedule that integratesacademic support, enrichment, STEM/literacy activities, SEL, and physical fitness.
Ensure all staff complete DYCD's mental health training and OCMH's required Building Connections to Mental Health training.
Facilitate completion of assigned Mental Health and Inclusion training provided by DYCD.
Serve as an Inclusion Coordinator to help participants, families and other staff identify and access resources and tools to address special needs, including managing participants' Individualized Accommodation Plans, maintaining student Behavioral Support Plans and Logs, coordinating services directly or indirectly, and communicating with DYCD about needs for specialized supports that are beyond the program's capacity through a reasonable accommodation.
Work with the Mental Health Coordinator to implement mental health support, including creating and implementing a customized crisis navigation plan in conjunction with NYCPS school Social Workers and Mental Health staff.
Serve as a liaison to the school personnel, specifically the parent liaison, assistant principal, and principal and their designee.
Promote literacy, multiculturalism, parent/guardian, and community involvement through appropriate program enhancements and activities.
Create and facilitate Parent Advisory and Youth Advisory Group meetings.
Develop community relations with other community organizations or programs.
Attend meetings and training sessions as needed and/or requested.
Evaluate and document staff performance informally and formally during the program year.
Manage administrative tasks including data entry, human resources support, reporting, snack coordination, space management, and all other assigned administrative duties and documentation.
Manage site budgets, revenue, and expenses.
Facilitate the collection of data for DYCD evaluatorEnsure adherence to DYCD, DOE, DOHMH, and SACC regulations and documentation requirements.
Participate in all management team activities, including but not limited to:
- Directors' monthly meeting.
- Weekly supervision meetings with the Managing Director of External Programs.
- Participation in occasional Lunch and Learns at the Y.
- DYCD compulsory training programs and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Associate degree in Education or a related field required. Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Two years experience working with youth in school-age programs.
Must meet all School-Age Child Care (SACC) site supervisor qualifications.
Current CPR/First Aid/RTE certifications preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
Must be available to work day times, weekends, and evenings, as needed.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

Full-time, FSLA Exempt, onsite position.
Regularly scheduled Monday to Friday.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Compensation range of $67,500-$75,000.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and competitive benefits package: Health Insurance; Retirement Plan, Optional 403b Plan, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefit Plan, and Y Fitness Center Membership.

WORK AUTHORIZATION & CLEARANCE:

Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
Must pass the background check, medical tests, fingerprinting through the Department of Health & Department of Education, and other pre-employment requirements.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

About the Company

Established in 1917, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the "Y") is a not-for-profit Jewish Community Center that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a wide range of educational, recreational, and social service programs to enhance the quality of life of our clients. From top-notch early childhood education and youth development programs to innovative older adult services, there's always something for everyone at the Y!

Program Director (DYCD School-Based Programs)

YM & YWHA

New York, NY

About the Company

YM & YWHA

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