Assistant Director, Compass (53492)

RiseBoro Community Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseBoro Community Partnership in New York is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Program Director in running the after-school program for youth. The role emphasizes ensuring enrollment, data accuracy, and adherence to funder requirements.

The ideal candidate has nonprofit youth program experience and some supervisory background, with strong organizational and communication skills; bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of youth work in a nonprofit setting.
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Spanish/English bilingual abilities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Director for smooth program operations.
• Lead outreach, recruitment, and enrollment alignment with goals.
• Maintain program data and attendance in funder databases.
• Coordinate orientations and staff training; monitor performance.
• Ensure participant files meet funder and DOH requirements.
• Provide leadership and resolve incidents with families and staff.

Skills

Youth program experience

Supervisory experience

Team oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking/initiative

Bilingual Spanish/English

SACC credentials in progress

Education

SACC Credential or equivalent credential + 2 years direct experience

HS Diploma/HSE + 4 years relevant experience

1 year supervisory experience required

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The Assistant Director will be responsible for assisting the Program Director with the overall smooth and effective functioning of the program. Responsibilities and duties include:

• Assist Program Director with conducting outreach and recruitment efforts to partner schools; ensure enrollment and participation goals are met
• Maintain programmatic data in funder database adhering to prescribed deadlines; develop and adhere to systems that ensure for the accurate collection of daily attendance
• Assist Program Director with organizing and executing parent and participant orientations
• Assist Program Director with training program staff and orienting them to their respective roles and responsibilities within the program structure; evaluate staff performance, motivate, coach and counsel staff to excel
• Assist Program Director with ensuring that all participant files are maintained in a thorough manner, are updated as needed and maintained in accordance with funder, SACC and DOH requirements
• In absence of Program Director, responsible for oversight and supervision of program staff, participants and implementation of program activities
• Provide positive and enthusiastic leadership and direction to team to ensure the delivery of high-quality programming
• Work with participants to effectively and appropriately resolve any incidents. Communicate with parents as appropriate
• Closely monitor student retention; develop and implement alternative ways of keeping participants engaged in all program activities
• Along with Program Director, network and collaborate with partner schools to ensure for smooth program operation and continued alignment between afterschool and school day
• Assist Program Director with preparing required funder program reports and ensure all program reports and verification tools are submitted on a timely basis
• Assist Program Director with planning, coordinating, and supervising special events, projects, and field trips
• Attend funder sponsored meetings, trainings and workshops according to program mandates
• Assist Program Director with oversight and implementation of Mental Health Supports ensuring staff compliance with one-hour training requirements covering mental health awareness, engagement and de-escalation, crisis response protocols and mental health resources
• Meet and document required SACC training hours for all program staff on a yearly basis
• Ensure program participants have every possible resource to attain their goals
• When needed, assist with recruitment and hiring of new qualified staff
• Ensure all milestones and outcomes are met
• Provide participant referrals and follow-up as necessary
• Submit supply requests to meet programmatic needs
• Inform Program Director of any issues that may arise and provide written statements as necessary
• Complete other assignments as directed by Program Director and program administration

Competencies

• Must have at least two years of experience working with youth in non-profit setting; at least one year of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Must have a genuine passion for working with youth and be willing to go above and beyond program mandates for benefit of children
• Must be team oriented, working well with others to inspire success
• Must be organized, detail oriented, able to multitask, take imitative, and work independently on tasks
• Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities, as well as set and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
• Must be working on obtaining SACC credentials

Education And Experience

Any combination equivalent to education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills may be considered qualifying:

• A School-Age Child Care Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work preferred; or
• High School Diploma/HSE and 4 years of relevant experience
• 1 year of supervisory experience required

Qualifications

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department