Deputy Director of Youth Programs

ABOUT US:

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
• Hours: Full time Exempt
• Compensation: $73,000-$75,000
  
  

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Youth Services, the Deputy Director of Youth Programs provides strategic and operational leadership for an assigned portfolio of seven (7) youth programs. The Deputy Director oversees program quality, staff supervision, compliance, fiscal oversight, and performance management while ensuring programs meet organizational goals and funder requirements. As a member of the Youth Services leadership team, this position supports strategic planning, program development, quality improvement, and cross-functional initiatives to advance high-quality youth programming and organizational excellence. Specific responsibilities include:

PROGRAM OVERSIGHT

• Programmatic and contractual leadership of assigned portfolio of Youth Programs
• Ensure all contractual mandates are met
• Oversee high quality, safe, and inclusive youth development programs that incorporate Flatbush Development Corporation mission, vision, and positioning
• Develop and oversee implementation of curriculum that supports youth’s developmental, social, and academic needs; meets contractual requirements; is fun and engaging; and supports family engagement
• Responsible for supervision, operation, programming, and evaluation of after-school, educational, recreational, and summer camp programming and staff.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required
• Complete all local, state, and federal documentation as needed for various funding sources
• Establish positive rapport with youth, parents, volunteers and school personnel
• Oversee organization of special and culminating events, including showcases that highlight student achievement and culturally enriching field trips
• Ensure all program data is properly recorded and reported in appropriate database systems
• Ensure that all required evaluations, surveys and or assessments are administered and completed in a timely fashion
  
  

PROGRAMS OPERATIONS

• Provide leadership and direction during program design, planning and implementation in order to contribute to programs’ success
• Work with supervisor on proposal writing efforts to secure funding and additional resources for Youth Department programs
• With assistance of program staff, make recommendations for corrective action and training to address areas of improvement
• Identify collaboration both internally and externally to implement strategy and maximize impact
• Represent Flatbush Development during meetings, conferences, and public forums as needed
• Develop and maintain relationships with key partners that bring resources to the organization
• In partnership with leadership and data analysts, create reporting dashboards to demonstrate program outcomes and impact
• Work in collaboration with Program Directors to create and promote collaborative engagement and high performing teams
• Meet with funders as determined by Director of Youth Services
• In collaboration with Director of Human Resources, ensure program site complies with respective funding source program regulations and other regulatory authorities including the New York City Department of Health, the NYC Department of Education, and the NYS Office of Children and Family Services
• Develop guidelines to provide structure and guidance to programs and staff
  
  

STAFF MANAGEMENT

• Support, recruit, hire, supervise and develop program staff
• Support Program Directors and Assistant Program Directors in the daily functioning of their programs as well as crucial decision making
• Provide oversight, training, evaluation and guidance to youth programming staff leading to their embracement of Flatbush Development mission and youth development principles and practices contributing toward a safe, motivating, and respectful environment
• Implement regular planning, training, and staff development sessions with staff
• Responsible for preparing/reviewing timesheets on a bi-weekly basis and submitting them to the payroll department for processing
  
  

FINANCE

• Ensure for proper use of funds and spend down
  
  

FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• As a community-focused organization, all employees may occasionally be required to support organizational events, special initiatives, and community activities outside of their regular work schedule, including evenings and weekends. These events are essential to advancing the organization's mission, strengthening community partnerships, and serving our stakeholders
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated supervisory experience with youth/community program administration
• Ability to aim beyond program mandates and expectations for the overall benefit of the program and clients served
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability in program outreach and recruitment, budgeting, performance-based contracting and compliance with SACC licensing procedures
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, program planning, organizational, verbal, and written skills
• Proficiency with various computer software programs and willingness to learn new ones
• Knowledge of and adherence to the Department of Health, Department of Education, NYS OCFS, and/or NYC DYCD guidelines and polices and their impact on FDC’s programs
• Proven ability to energize, motivate and engage staff
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Psychology, Sociology or related field
• Minimum of two (4) years of supervisory and management experience and three (3) years of total experience administering youth or community programs
  
  

Flatbush Development Corporation, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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