Assistant Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                          Assistant Program Director, COMPASS SONYC Program

FLSA:                                  Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT:                 Youth Services

REPORTS TO:                 Director of Youth Services

LOCATION:                       New York, NY

SALARY:                            $23.00 -$25.00/hourly

 SUMMARY:   

The Assistant Program Director assists the Program Director to oversee all aspects of the COMPASS SONYC program including youth recruitment, curriculum implementation, staff supervision, coordination with the program site, parent outreach, and reporting to outside agencies such as DYCD, DOE, and DOH. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Organize and coordinate the out of school time program in accordance with the COMPASS SONYC program goals and work scope; maintain targeted enrollment and ROP; monitor and address student retention.
• Design and implement curriculums for student and/or parents as assigned.
• Maintain school age childcare regulatory compliance with the NYC Department of Health, NYC DYCD and the NYS OCFS at all times.
• Collaborate with school administration on a daily basis.
• Coordinate assignments to Group leaders, Counselors and other staff.
• Order, prepare and maintain needed materials for daily operation.
• Represent the program manager and agency professionally at all times in the school, community, at agency and public forums.
• Plan special projects and events and focus on community service and community connectivity.
• Maintain agency, DOH, DYCD and DOE policies and procedures at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of the children; ensure respectful communication with parents, staff and school staff; ensure respectful treatment of school property; maintain equipment and supplies inventory.
• Participate in the student registration process to completion; maintain complete folders on children (health, parental contact information, incident reports).
• Assist in and ensure completion of all attendance and participant data related to the program/funder/agency requirements and program evaluation.
• Assist Manager in the screening, hiring, leading, training and evaluation of staff.
• Help to plan staff orientations and meetings; and staff trainings as required to meet regulatory and agency standards.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

College Degree preferred or have at least 2 years of college education and at least 3 years of experience. High energy, dynamic personality and genuine passion for youth needed. Must be able to lift, pull, push up to 50 lbs. and climb steps.

AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard-working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.  Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.

Salary : $23 - $25