Program Director, Advocacy & Intensive Mentoring (AIM)

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 sign-on bonus

$2,000 retention bonus

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services is seeking a Program Supervisor for the AIM Program to lead daily operations and provide intensive mentorship to adolescents in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood. The role requires at least 5 years of supervisory experience and an LMSW. Responsibilities include supervising program implementation, recruiting advocate/mentors, and ensuring compliance with contractual mandates. A strong commitment to youth development and familiarity with community challenges are essential. The position offers a salary of $73,000 - $83,000, with a sign-on bonus of $1,000 and a retention bonus of $2,000 after the first year.

Qualifications

• 5 years of supervisory experience required.
• Experience with court-involved young adults.
• Proficiency using word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Supervise implementation of AIM Program.
• Create engaging programming for participants.
• Recruit and hire advocate/mentors.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Cognitive-behavioral interventions

Group work skills

Education

LMSW

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

The Program Director - AIM is responsible for leadership and day-to-day operations of the AIM Program in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood. AIM is an intensive mentoring and advocacy program serving adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 who are on juvenile probation or facing institutional placement as a result of a Family Court disposition.

Title

Program Supervisor - AIM

Reports to

Vice President, Justice Initiatives

Location

692 Blake Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11207

Hours

35 Hours/Week; Exempt

Salary

$73,000 - $83,000

Additional Compensation

$1,000 sign‑on bonus paid in first payroll and $2,000 retention bonus paid out after first year of employment

Major Duties

• Supervise implementation of AIM Program consistent with contractual mandates, standards and procedures set by GSS and Department of Probation (DOP)
• Create opportunities for participants to maximize their potential through engaging programming, high expectations, and quality services
• Ensure program utilization meets contractual obligations
• Recruit, screen and hire culturally appropriate advocate/mentors
• Ensure that all advocate/mentors receive required SBC training, as well as GSS required trainings
• Coordinate DOP technical assistance
• Conduct assessment and create Individualized Service Plans in conjunction with advocate/mentors, mentees and family members
• Provide supervision and coaching to advocate/ mentors; review all case notes
• Lead case conferences & staff meetings
• Develop on-call schedule
• Serve as liaison with DOP, having at minimum weekly contact with Probation Officers
• Implement and integrate the principles and procedures of Solution Based Casework: assessment, family and individual level outcomes, action plans and documentation and celebration.
• Facilitate case consultation and offer support and guidance to ensure staff are adhering to the tenets of SBC.
• Integrate the practices of SBC into every supervisory session
• Participate in continued SBC training, coaching and the SBC certification process.
• Oversee community outreach
• Ensure proper staff usage of internal and external databases
• Monitor and manage program budget
• Develop, track and report program milestones, outputs and outcomes and ensure timely reporting to DOP
• Develop and implement processes that ensure integration of participant feedback in program planning
• Participate in agency work groups and committees.
• Represent Good Shepherd Services at relevant external meetings.
• Complete and provide narrative and statistical reports to Good Shepherd administrative departments and public funders as needed.

Qualifications

• LMSW Required.
• 5 years of Supervisory Experience required.
• Experience and comfort working with court-involved young adults
• Familiarity with East New York Community and the challenges of young adults living there
• Solid group work skills, familiarity with cognitive-behavioral interventions, and evidence-based practice
• Ability to work evenings and some weekends
• Proficiency using word processing, spreadsheet and databases
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development perspective