Afterschool Program Director: Leadership & Impact

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd. in Bronx, NY is seeking a Program Director to lead the COMPASS afterschool program at MS129 Academy for Independent Learning & Leadership, both in-person and virtual, and act as liaison with school staff. This role includes required documentation and program oversight.

The position requires strong leadership, crisis intervention abilities, and experience supervising staff, with occasional weekends and evenings to support events and trainings.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Child Development or NY State Children’s Program Administrator Credential or; School-Age Child Care Credential or; Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or Related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in youth development programs and supervision.
• Must be able to engage in crisis intervention activities and demonstrate, lead and teach a range of group activities.
• Must be available for weekend training requirements.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and supervision for the COMPASS after school program.
• Responsible for program and staff scheduling.
• Supervise assistant program director, group leaders, assistant group leaders, consultants, administrative staff and volunteers; complete timely performance evaluations.
• Develop and facilitate weekly staff meetings.
• Conduct program outreach and coordinate enrollment and registration for all programs at the afterschool program.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Ensure the safety and cleanliness of the site.
• Supervise family involvement activities, as well as communication with parents regarding program expectations, child behavior and health and safety issues.
• Provide daily crisis intervention with participants regarding personal and/or in-school issues that affect success in the program.
• Ensure appropriate utilization of internal and external databases, including DYCD Connect database.
• Complete required narrative and statistical reports in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the principal and designated school staff to coordinate the activities for the program with ongoing educational programming.
• Participate in appropriate school-based teams or committees.
• Assume responsibility for partnerships with other community groups.
• Partner with Good Shepherd programs within the school to maximize comprehensive services provided to students and families; create linkages between Good Shepherd staff and Department of Education (DOE) staff.
• Monitor program budget and oversee implementation of Program Evaluation activities. - Work collaboratively with central office staff, providing information as needed in an efficient manner.
• Ensure program’s compliance with Department of Health (DOH), OCFS, DYCD and COA accreditation requirements.
• Program Directors are required to work occasional weekends and evenings to support organizational needs, including trainings, special events, and program-related activities.
• Program Directors are responsible for facilitating, monitoring, and tracking all required training and professional development for their supervises, ensuring completion and compliance with: GSS, DYCD, DOE, and DOH/OCFS regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain a coordinated referral system by building community partnerships and connecting participants to mental health, counseling, family stabilization, and other essential support services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth development

Crisis intervention

Staff supervision

Family communication

Education

Associate Degree in Child Development

NY State Children’s Program Administrator Credential

School-Age Child Care Credential

Two years of college with 18 credits in related field

Job description

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd. in Bronx, NY is seeking a Program Director to lead the COMPASS afterschool program at MS129 Academy for Independent Learning & Leadership, both in-person and virtual, and act as liaison with school staff. This role includes required documentation and program oversight.

The position requires strong leadership, crisis intervention abilities, and experience supervising staff, with occasional weekends and evenings to support events and trainings.