Program Director Req-4555
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BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 65 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.
Qualifications (education, professional certifications or licenses, proficiencies)
Master's degree in social services, education or related field
Experience working with high school youth in a school-based setting
Proficiency in English required, proficiency in a second language preferred.
Two years management experience in a social service or children & youth setting
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee all program components, including staff orientation, training and development, client assessment, service plan development and progress, relationships with other community-based organizations and components specific to the program
Recruit, train and supervise assistant directors, coordinators, and direct service staff
Administer personnel policies and procedures
Develop regular communication with contract managers for programs supervised, act as liaison with funding source
Ensure all programs meet contracted goals and reporting requirements
Monitor program progress and submit all required reports to funding sources, including government and private sources
Submit internal progress reports to Department Director and/or Executive Director monthly or more frequently as required
Plan and develop budgets and work with Fiscal staff to ensure that collection of payment from funding sources is current
Monitor fiscal expenses and analyze fiscal reports monthly
Prepare proposals for the development, expansion and continuation of programs in coordination with the Department Director
Assist the department with the development of program goals for the programs
Create an environment of teamwork
Responsible for writing accident/ incident reports and reports
Attend regular staff meeting
Hold monthly individual supervision meetings with staff and group meetings as necessary
Act as link between the administrative office, fiscal department and program staff
Monitor staff performance, including performing case reviews and structured observations
Participate in and encourage staff to become involved in agency events
Act as liaison with the community including the area community district
Perform other duties deemed necessary by assistant department director or assistant executive director to ensure that the highest quality of service is offered
Program Specific Responsibilities
Manage the DOE Learning to Work contract and program deliverables at JCTS
Implement the Attendance Improvement Dropout Prevention (AIDP) program and the accompanying Mental Health grant
Liaise with the Office of School Health and United Way
Liaise with NYC Community Schools, Renewal Schools
Develop and maintain strong collaboration with school leadership, administration and faculty
Develop, nurture and maintain strong collaboration with funding source representatives
Skills/ Abilities
Excellent time management and communication skills
Good writing skills
Ability to work with all children ages up to and including 21 years old
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time
Ability to climb five flights of stairs
Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents
Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation
Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather
Background Information of the BronxWorks and Office/ Program:
BronxWorks is a Bronx-based settlement house dedicated to improving the well-being of low-income communities. Each year, BronxWorks offers programs for more than 40,000 children, adults and senior citizens, including the homeless, people affected by HIV/AIDS, immigrants and residents entering the workforce.
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- Location:
- The Bronx