Assistant Program Director

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Program Director to oversee daily operations and staff management. This role involves developing programs aligned with the agency's mission and ensuring compliance with budgetary and operational standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to foster a collaborative environment. Join a dedicated team committed to making a significant impact in the community by providing essential services to children and families. If you are passionate about program development and have the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous PTO

401k Pension and Employer Contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employer paid disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be licensed with NYS for LMSW, LCAT, or LMHC.
• 3-5 years of clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise program and staff, ensuring compliance and coordination.
• Develop and adapt programs to meet community needs.
• Evaluate staff performance and manage schedules.

Skills

Program Development

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Organization Skills

Clinical Experience

Bilingual Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Licensed LMSW, LCAT, LMHC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Program Director (Must be Licensed)

118-35 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375, USA Req #2382

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

Summary: The Assistant Program Director is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of program and designated staff members. The Assistant Program Director works with other programs to ensure coordination, communication, and the integration of program services. The Assistant Program Director assists with strategic oversight of monitoring budget, audits, and all components of Program compliance.

We also offer:

• Generous PTO
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• Employer paid short and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions:

• Development of programs including establishing and adapting programs as needed while assuring program goals are in alignment with agency mission and needs of recipients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in order to consistently evaluate program adaptation and/or expansion in correlation with existing needs.
• Resolves problems in service provision and conflicts among staff.
• Participates and documents training on a regular basis for all areas/staff when required.
• Provides supervision to staff assigned, identifying learning needs and addressing limitations.
• Evaluate staff performance, participate in staff hiring, and oversee disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate schedules of staff and recipients.
• Prepares and submits statistical reports as required.
• Identifies appropriate community contacts/agencies to establish a network for communication, referrals, and working relationships.
• Meet performance expectations/metrics, as defined for the position within the assigned program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Program/Department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agency policies and applicable laws.
• Solid comprehension of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) where applicable.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, rewarding, disciplining employees, performance reviews, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be Licensed with NYS for an LMSW, LCAT, LMHC, LMHC – we do offer supervision for the C if needed.
• 3-5 years’ Clinical experience.
• Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, and others, may be required based on client needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organization and program development skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines, and multi-task.