What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of LEAP Community position at JCCA?
Job Summary:
JCCA is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven leader to serve as our next Director of LEAP – Community Services, overseeing a portfolio of Education, Career, and Youth Development programs. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker and passionate advocate committed to helping young people thrive academically, socially, and professionally.
The Director of LEAP will provide will ensure high-quality services, drive program growth, and strengthen coordination across JCCA’s divisions to create seamless, youth-centered support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day operations for LEAP programs across NYC.
- Oversee program design, implementation, evaluation, and quality assurance.
- Strengthen collaboration across education, career, and youth development services.
- Manage educational, vocational, Youth Development, and Fair Futures grants.
- Partner closely with Finance, Government Contracts, and Fund Development teams to support budgeting, compliance, and sustainability.
- Build and maintain partnerships with schools, employers, and community organizations to expand opportunities for youth.
- Represent JCCA at citywide meetings, forums, and collaborative initiatives.
- Oversee data collection, reporting, metrics, and CFTSS documentation.
- Supervise, coach, and support LEAP staff while promoting cross-training and team cohesion.
- Manage school admissions for youth in care and support school stability and academic success.
- Provide responsive support for urgent matters, including on-call responsibilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Public Administration, Psychology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum three (3) years of experience supervising staff and managing programs.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of NYC public education systems, including special education.
- Demonstrated ability to engage youth and collaborate with families, schools, and partner
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working with data systems and metrics; experience with MyEvolv is a Plus
Should demonstrate understanding of Medicaid CFTSS services, documentation, and compliance.
Salary Range: $85,000 – $92,000
Salary : $85,000 - $92,000