Assistant Program Director

Assistant Program Director

In collaboration with the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, ACDP not-for-profit organization that provides year-round educational programs and seasonal summer camp for underserved youth. Seeking Assistant Program Director to support DYCD funded Afterschool Program. Assist with supervising staff; reviewing program content; forming community relations with key stakeholders. Responsible for conducting themselves in an appropriate manner, setting the example for children, parents, and co-workers. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working with youth, ideally in an after-school setting, and an understanding of social emotional learning and conflict mediation. Help to support Daily functions of the OST-COMPASS program and in conjunction with Program Director, maintain management and strengthen connections between academic learning and enrichment.

Key Essential Functions:

• Maintain all DYCD contractual obligations of the program and ensure that targets are being met on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Assist in the supervision of part time staff: establish work schedules, tasks, and monitor and evaluate work.
• Provide oversight and supervision to all aspects of the DYCD COMPASS program including assisting in setting program goals; contributing to the strategic planning process; Develop plans for strategically implementing program objectives.
• Oversee the outreach, recruitment, application process, program enrollment, and retention process.
• Work with the school and community to reach out to parents/families to ensure full enrollment of the program.
• Maintain contact with DYCD officials and staff throughout the program period.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders such as school administration, participants, families, and other community organizations and/or programs.
• Maintain DYCD Connect database by completing school year and summer workscopes, schedules and registrations.
• Follow procedures and systems to ensure all attendance is entered in DYCD Connect in a timely manner, weekly at minimum.
• Prepare all required program reports for DYCD; ensure all program reports and verification tools are submitted to DYCD on a timely basis.
• Run attendance reports ensuring that ADA (Average Daily Attendance) and ROP (Rate of Participation) are met and maintained.
• Responsible for collecting and maintaining all participant files in accordance with DYCD/DOHMH, including up-to-date medical records.
• Coordinate with Director of NYC Programs to identify staffing needs and ensure that all positions are filled in a timely and effective manner.
• Assist Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate all program staff, including group leaders, activity specialists and educational specialists.

Requirements:

• Strong Customer Service.
• Analytical, Communications and Organizational skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities. Strong communication skills verbal and written.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a bonus.
• Associates degree in youth Services or related Education field, Child Development or related field preferred. High School Diploma required.
• OCFS - School Age Child Care credentials or Training required or acquisition of required SACC hours.
• Affiliated and Aware of DYCD programs and Services.
• A minimum of 2-3 years in a co-supervisory capacity or experience in After-School setting. Experience in organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people.
• Leadership skills, including conflict resolution, problem solving, decision making, delegation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience and understanding of youth workforce programs, including at least one year in a supervisory role.
• Strong project management skills, including managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Cultural competency through familiarity in working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of a wide array of NYC social service resources for youth.
• Excellent facilitation skills; experience with training/teaching high school age youth.
• Outcome driven with ability to respond to changing circumstances and ability to work under pressure.
• Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages; Google Drive (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, ); local area networks; and efficient use of the Internet.

Why Join Us?

Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.