Program Director, Brownsville Cornerstone
Flatbush Development Corporation is a dynamic and community-focused organization dedicated to providing high-quality afterschool programs for youth in Brooklyn. Our commitment to youth development and enrichment is at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to be a partner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Department of Health (DOH) and The Office of Children Services (OCFS). ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE:
- Supervisor: Director of Youth Services
- Max Hours: 35 per week
- Days: 5 per week, Monday – Friday
- Compensation: $63,500- $67,000
Flatbush Development Corporation’s Program Director, under the supervision of the Director of Youth Services, will be responsible for ensuring that the After School and Evening Program meets all program standards and funding guidelines. The Program Director must be able to plan and organize a structured program consisting of educational and recreational activities according to age group, supervise staff and maintain a high level of communication between school representatives and participants, staff and supervisors. This is a Full Time, on-site position responsible for the daily supervision of the CORNERSTONE Program. PROGRAM OVERSIGHT
- Provide oversight and supervision of the entire program including assisting in the development of budgets, aiding in budget modifications, working with funding sources, assisting with hiring, and ongoing support, supervision and evaluation of staff.
- Ensure all required program elements are provided and carefully oversee the outreach, recruitment, application process, program enrollment, and retention process. Ensure program participants have every possible resource to attain their goals.
- Utilizes principles of positive youth development through use of behavior management and discipline techniques that foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and build self-esteem and responsibility in all participants
- Builds positive relationships with and among participants, and acts as a role model.
- Create program schedule, and enrolls participants in scheduled activities with deference to choice and performance targets.
- Utilizes formal program feedback to make improvements to program design
- Organizes and implements special projects.
- Assists in the planning, coordination, and supervision of special events, projects, and field trips.
- Ensures all academic, social, cultural, vocational and recreational components of the program are implemented effectively, efficiently and consistently with the curriculum.
- Recruit, hire, train and supervise frontline staff according to FDC policies
- Responsible for scheduling and holding regular meetings with staff, partners, and key stakeholders to ensure all services are being delivered in a quality manner at required service levels and support school day learning and overall academic success.
- Maintain required logs and program database(s); ensure they are updated at all times.
- Supervises and supports program delivery staff around facilitation, health & safety, and principles of youth development.
- Ensures for proper staff coverage for scheduled and unscheduled time off.
- Complies and enforces all health and safety guidelines and regulations set forth by FDC, the NYS Department of Health, NYC Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control.
- Works with participants to quickly & appropriately resolve any incidents (medical or behavioral). Communicate with parents as necessary.
- Inform the Director of Youth Services of any issues and provide written statements when necessary.
- Ensures all staff have appropriate training and documentation as outlined in our SACC and NYC DOH license, including Fingerprint / NYS Sex Offender / & State Central Registry (SCR) clearances, Staff Annual Medical Form, Mandated Reporter Training and any other requirement as outlined in our DYCD contract and/or license to operate a school aged program.
- Participates in meetings and workshops that enhance professional skills, as assigned by the program director, including a minimum of 15 hours of training per year.
- Works with the Education Director, staff developers, and (as applicable) educational specialists to develop professional skills.
- Applies skills and knowledge acquired in those training to improve program quality.
- Design of a comprehensive professional development curriculum for staff.
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, or a related field
- 4 years supervision experience working in afterschool programs or youth services.
- Strong knowledge of the Department of Youth Child Development and Department of Health regulations and compliance.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Effective problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Required Certifications for SACC/DOH/DYCD licensing
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