Assistant Director, Compass (53492)

Riseboro Community Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,429 - 43,904; Part time

Job summary

RiseBoro Community Partnership in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Part Time Program Assistant to support afterschool activities for youth. The role requires a High School diploma and involves outreach, data entry, orientations, and staff coaching to ensure high-quality program delivery.

The position demands collaboration with partner schools, timely reporting to funders, and maintenance of participant files per DOH and funder requirements. Strong MS Office skills, bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with youth in nonprofit settings; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse families and schools.
• Ability to organize, multitask, and meet deadlines; comfort with data systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Director with outreach and recruitment to partner schools to meet enrollment goals.
• Maintain program data in funder database and ensure accurate daily attendance reporting.
• Help organize and run parent and participant orientations.
• Assist in staff training and performance evaluation; provide coaching as needed.
• Ensure participant files meet funder, SACC, and DOH requirements and are up to date.
• Oversee staff and activities in the Program Director's absence; supervise team.
• Provide positive leadership to ensure high-quality programming and incidents are resolved promptly.
• Collaborate with schools to align afterschool activities with school day operations.
• Prepare funder program reports and ensure timely submission of verification tools.
• Plan events, projects, and field trips with Program Director.
• Attend funder meetings and trainings as mandated; support mental health resources and trainings.
• Meet annual SACC training hours for all program staff.

Skills

Youth outreach

Recruitment

Team leadership

MS Office

Bilingual Spanish

Communication

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

SACC credential or related credential

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 125 COVERT STREET - BROOKLYN, NY 11207

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $27.17 - $31.87 Hourly

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

• 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

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