Program Director

Merakey; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Goga well-being platform

Backup childcare and elder care

Job summary

Merakey's Center for Hope in Newburgh, NY is seeking a Program Director to guide and support youth through activities promoting personal development and community involvement.

The role emphasizes creating a positive, safe environment, collaborative work with families and staff, and leadership to enhance quality of life for young people.

This is a full-time on-site position with comprehensive benefits and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with at risk children/adolescents.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support youth through activities that promote personal development and community involvement.
• Foster a positive and supportive environment for program participants.
• Collaborate with families, staff, and community partners to ensure safety and engagement.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to youth within the Center for Hope program.

Skills

Youth program experience

Driver's license

Job description

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience working with at risk children/adolescents
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?

At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking aProgram Directorto join ourCenter for Hopeserving Newburgh, NY.

Earn $33.83/hour!

This position focuses on creating a positive and supportive environment where young people can grow, learn, and build confidence. The role involves guiding and supporting youth through activities that promote personal development and community involvement.

By working collaboratively with families, staff, and community partners, the Youth Director helps to create a safe and engaging atmosphere for program participants. They act as a guide and leader, fostering an environment that is designed to improve the quality of life for young people. This involves establishing positive relationships with youth to better understand and cater to their needs.

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

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