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CAMBA · 3 hours ago

Program Director, Sheepshead Bay Cornerstone

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$66K/yr - $66K/yr

5+ years exp

CAMBA is a community organization focused on building an inclusive New York City. They are seeking a Program Director to oversee the Cornerstone Program, which provides various services and activities to support youth and families in the community.

Health CareNon ProfitProfessional ServicesSocial

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with clients, direct reporting staff, peers, supervisors, and funders

Plan and organize program activities to maximize program contract's goals and performance targets

Motivate, coach and counsel direct reporting staff to excel

Improve teamwork among direct reporting staff as well as among peers

Troubleshoot client and direct reporting staff program problems and make decisions in accordance with program policies, procedures, and protocols

Work with direct reporting staff to improve work performance through client feedback, training, and other appropriate mechanisms

Overcome resistance to change from clients, direct reporting staff, and supervisors/funders

Administer constructive discipline to direct reporting staff, as needed

Manage own time effectively and coordinate program activities to maximize time of direct reporting staff

Monitor clients' progress weekly

Review all documentation related to clients' progress for accuracy, completeness, and clarity

Participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested

Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/semester/annual reports to CAMBA management and/or to funders

May review and sign timesheets

May prepare performance appraisals for direct reporting staff

May prepare marketing materials for the program

May reach out and market the program to the community in order to recruit clients

May prescreen clients over the telephone for eligibility and may schedule intake appointments

May conduct initial intake or assessment of clients and/or clients' families and periodic reassessments

May have direct client service/program responsibilities in addition to the above

May plan, coordinate and facilitate social/peer support events, including group facilitation for clients

Task may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over time

Qualification

Youth program managementSupervisory experienceClient communicationProgram planningTeam motivationReport preparationCommunity outreachConflict resolutionTime managementGroup facilitation

Required

5 years experience in a youth program of comparable size

2 years in a supervisory/managerial position

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

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 Children's Program Administrator Credential AND two years direct experience working with children 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity

School Age Child Care Credential AND 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

Evening and Weekend hours required

Must obtain the following clearances: 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 in 5 hour Foundations in Health and Safety and, Mandated Reporter trainings