Assistant Program Director - PS 251Q

Child Center of NY; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child Center of NY in New York, NY is seeking an Assistant Program Director to provide day-to-day supervision of program staff and coordinate services across programs. You will assist with budget oversight, audits, and ensuring program compliance to support children and families in diverse NYC communities.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to develop programs aligned with agency mission.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or working toward a bachelor’s in related fields.
• 5years’ working on Youth-based program.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Development of programs, including establishing and adapting programs as needed, and assure program goals are in alignment with agency mission and needs of clients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in order to consistently evaluate program adaptation and/or expansion in correlation with existing needs.
• Maintain a constant presence throughout the program to ensure quality of service at all time.
• Participates and documents training on a regular basis for all areas/staff when required.

Education

Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Sciences Degree, or working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work ,Education, Psychology or related fields.

Job description

Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY 11434, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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.

Job Title: Assistant Program Director

Summary

TheAssistantProgramDirector is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of program and designated staff members. TheAssistantProgramDirectorworks with other programs to ensure coordination, communication, and integration of program services. TheAssistantProgramDirector assists with the day-to-day oversight of monitoring budget, audits and all components of Program compliance.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the Development of programs, including establishing and adapting programs as needed, and assure programgoals are in alignment with agency mission and needs of clients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in order to consistently evaluate program adaptation and/or expansion in correlationwith existing needs.
• Maintainaconstantpresencethroughouttheprogramtoensurequalityofservice atall time .
• Participatesand documents trainingonaregularbasisforallareas/staffwhen required .
• Identifies appropriate community contacts/agencies to establish a network for communication, referrals, and workingrelationships.
• Meetperformanceexpectations/metrics,asdefinedfor thepositionwithin theassignedprogram.
• Performotherrelateddutiesasassigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Under the leadership of the ProgramDirector, supervises 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, couching, disciplining employees, performance reviews, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Sciences Degree, or working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work ,Education, Psychology or related fields.
• 5years’workingon Youth -basedprogram.
• Abilitytoplanand carryout assignmentsindependently.
• Abilitytoprioritize,adheretotimelinesandmulti-task.

Hours: Monday- Friday 10am to 6pm

Pay Rate: $24-$27/ hr

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law . EOE M/F/D/V

Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY 11434, USA