The New Jewish Home · 3 months ago
SkillSpring CRED NYC Program Director
The New Jewish Home is a nonprofit health care system dedicated to helping older New Yorkers live meaningful lives. The CRED NYC Program Director will lead the implementation of the Community Resources for Employment and Development Program, overseeing daily operations and a multi-disciplinary team to ensure alignment with workforce development goals.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Lead the design, coordination, and execution of all CRED NYC program components, including outreach, healthcare training, career readiness, case management, clinical internships, and placement
Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team of case managers, training instructors, job developers, outreach specialists, and mental health professionals
Serve as the primary liaison to DYCD, ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements, performance benchmarks, and reporting standards
Oversee data systems, monitor participant progress, and drive quality improvement through regular review of metrics, case conferencing, and stakeholder feedback
Partner with SkillSpring’s Senior Director and TNJH’s Development, Finance, and HR teams to support program integration, fundraising, budgeting, and compliance
Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with employer partners, training providers (including Lehman College), and community-based organizations such as East Side House Settlement and Fair Futures
Represent SkillSpring in high-level meetings with DYCD, TNJH leadership, elected officials, and funders; attend workforce convenings, peer learning networks, and CRED NYC cohort gatherings
Support curriculum development across key areas including trauma-informed practice, eldercare, professional skills, and participant empowerment
Contribute to strategic planning and fundraising by supporting proposal development and government grant renewals
Maintain a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends to accommodate community outreach, employer engagement, and special events
Ensure a culturally responsive and inclusive environment for participants and staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, Marketing, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience supervising staff and managing workforce or youth development programs
Demonstrated success in contract compliance, partnership management, and staff leadership
Familiarity with DYCD-funded programs and/or New York City's workforce development landscape strongly preferred
Passion for working with opportunity youth and adults impacted by systemic inequities
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, Marketing, or a related field
Familiarity with DYCD-funded programs and/or New York City's workforce development landscape strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Supplemental Vision plans
401(k) retirement plan
Vacation, Holiday, and Sick leave
Short Term Disability insurance
Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care, Commuter, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Access to a portion of your paycheck before payday through our partnership with RAIN
Company
The New Jewish Home
Since 1848, The New Jewish Home has helped older New Yorkers live full and meaningful lives by providing outstanding health care and innovative programming.