Senior Family Programs Supervisor

Homes for the Homeless; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Homes for the Homeless is seeking a Senior Family Specialist for our Families with Children facility in Jamaica, Queens. This role oversees a dedicated team of Family Specialists and ensures a nurturing, enriching environment for families and children served by our shelter.

You will develop and supervise recreational and educational programs, coordinate with partners, and manage staff scheduling, compliance, and reporting to support high-quality service delivery in a challenging urban setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree required.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Experience leading activities with children, teens, and adults.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• This position requires flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a diverse range of recreational programs for children and families, including sports, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and educational offerings.
• Collaborate with internal departments and community partners to plan, organize, and promote special events and workshops.
• Create, manage, and maintain a comprehensive event schedule that offers age-appropriate and inclusive options for participants with varied interests and abilities.
• Oversee staff scheduling and prepare agendas for staff meetings to support effective communication and operations.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, conduct program evaluations, and prepare regular reports for management review.
• Recruit, hire, train, and support staff to ensure high‑quality program delivery.
• Manage a K–12 recreation program with a strong focus on youth development and participant engagement.
• Actively participate in required training sessions, staff meetings, and organizational events.
• Partner with the HR team to ensure all personnel files are complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Ensure compliance with all OCFS and DOH regulations, standards, and guidelines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Experience leading activities

Organizational & planning skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Associate's or bachelor’s degree

Job description

Homes for the Homeless is seeking a Senior Family Specialist for our Families with Children facility in Jamaica, Queens. This role oversees a dedicated team of Family Specialists and ensures a nurturing, enriching environment for families and children served by our shelter.

You will develop and supervise recreational and educational programs, coordinate with partners, and manage staff scheduling, compliance, and reporting to support high-quality service delivery in a challenging urban setting.