Assistant Program Director - 4515

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Program Manager to enhance the well-being of individuals and families. This role involves providing direct services, managing program operations, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in social work and have a minimum of two years of program management experience. Join a mission-driven team committed to building a stronger community and making a meaningful impact in the social services field. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required with 2+ years of program management experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to clients and maintain case records.
• Assist in recruiting and training direct service staff.
• Monitor program progress and submit required reports.

Skills

Program Management

Client Demographics Analysis

Team Building

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 60 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct services to clients.
• Maintain case records and statistics for the program.
• Assist the program director in recruiting and training direct service staff.
• Administer personnel policies and procedures under the guidance of the program director.
• Hold monthly supervision meetings with staff supervised.
• Develop regular communication with contract managers for programs supervised and act as liaison with funding sources.
• Ensure all programs meet contractual goals and reporting requirements.
• Monitor program progress and submit all required reports to funding sources.
• Submit internal progress reports on a monthly basis, or more frequently as required.
• Plan and develop budgets, and work with the Program Director and fiscal staff to ensure that collection of payment from funding sources is current.
• Monitor fiscal expenses and analyze fiscal reports on a monthly basis.
• Prepare proposals for the development, expansion, and continuation of programs in coordination with the Department Director and the Program Director.
• Monitor staff performance, including performing case reviews and structured observations.
• Participate in, and encourage staff to become involved in, agency events.
• Act as liaison with the community including the area community district.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in social work required.
• A minimum of two years program management experience.
• Engaging personality and detail-oriented skills are essential.
• Ability to collect and analyze client demographics and outcomes.
• Excellent team-building and leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills are necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff, and termination. We value and encourage and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact [e-mail].