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Grand Street Settlement · 2 weeks ago

Assistant Director

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$45K/yr - $47K/yr

2+ years exp

Grand Street Settlement is a community-focused organization dedicated to youth services. The Assistant Director will assist in the overall development and implementation of programs, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations while engaging with families and the community.

Communities

Responsibilities

Supervise and train staff, manage schedules and handle performance reviews, conduct consistent check-ins with individual staff, lead staff meetings and evaluate the program in partnership with the program director

Maintain open communication with families, participants, staff and stakeholders by providing updates, responding to inquiries and addressing concerns in a timely manner

Recruit and retain youth participants by utilizing outreach efforts such as social media, flyers, events, partnership with neighboring schools and word of mouth

Participate in ongoing efforts to advocate for program needs via community feedback and surveys that access the program at least twice a year

Actively engage community members, local businesses, community leaders, tenant associations, school admins, youth council, advisory board and elected officials to build relations and collaborate on initiatives

Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge

Contribute to the development and implementation of new programs and activities

Assist with administrative tasks such as record-keeping, budgeting and reporting

Observe and manage participant behaviors using positive reinforcement and redirection techniques, and communicate with families when necessary

Input data onto DYCD Connect and communicate with DYCD program managers and deputies

Respond to all electronic and phone communications within 24 business hours

Ensure the program is in compliance with DOH SACC regulations and policies and FAMS information are up to date

Meet with NYCHA/PACT on a monthly basis to discuss facility issues and resolutions

Generate reports for programmatic review as required

Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least 3 new partners each year

Clean, organize and maintain workspace and shared spaces throughout the facility

Coordinate community relations efforts and participate in outreach activities and recruitments

Assist in the planning, organization and execution of community events

Other assignments as required by the program director

Qualification

Youth development supervisionCPR/AED certificationFirst Aid certificationMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle SuiteNYS Food Handlers CertificateDYCD Connect familiarityS-95 FDNY certificationF07 FDNY certification

Required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

Candidate must successfully complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening, NYS Clearance Review Background Check, SEL, 3 Reference Checks, Physical w/updated TB test