Program Director, PS 179

Position

Program Director, PS 179

Classification

Non-Exempt, Full Time

Salary

52,000 – 57,000

Reports to

Department Director of Elementary School Programs/ Senior Director at PS 179

Location

468 East 140th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

Program

PS 179

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective

East Side House (ESH), founded in 1891, is a 501(c) (3) organization that has served the South Bronx since 1963. The organization is dedicated to the community and focused on providing resources and opportunities. ESH has identified that education is the foundation for economic improvement and through its youth education and technology programs it teaches skills to allow its students and clients to become more self-sufficient and independent. As a community resource the organization also provides services to families and a growing senior population. In 2020 the organization began food distribution as an additional way to provide economic support to the community we serve.

ESHs Youth After-School Academy, a literacy-focused after school program for students in grades 6 through 8 from high-poverty communities in Bronx, NY. ESH managed After School Programs offer students additional learning time in a fun, engaging, and safe environment. Students are offered a wide variety of activities including homework help, robotics, team sports, karate, dance, and music. Educational methods are used to build and reinforce the skills needed to reach New York State standards for promotion and graduation.

Under the supervision of the Senior Director at PS 179, the Program Director, with latitude for independent judgment, will be responsible for the overall development, implementation, and supervision of the COMPASS Afterschool programs. Also, there is an expectation to develop and lead high quality, innovative programming for our middle school participants.

Essential Functions

Duties include, but are not limited to the following key activities:

Program & Community Development:

• Provide oversite and direction part-time program staff of COMPASS after school program and summer camp
• Recruit, hire, orient, and develop program staff
• Provide supervision to all program staff and delivery of services on a day-to-day basis, to ensure that all goals, targets, and performance outcomes are met on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
• Responsible for participant recruitment and retention strategies by utilizing the DYCD Connect report
• Serves as the primary liaison for school administration, parents, and other community entities and constituencies
• Prepare and evaluate mid-year performance reviews of program staff
• Work with program staff to improve job performance through ongoing mentoring and coaching, and monthly staff development
• Facilitate monthly team meetings and ensure that all staff meetings are adequately executed
• Set, communicate, and enforce clear standards for quality youth development programming
• Must understand and navigate community culture and dynamic to ensure program quality
• Participate in ongoing efforts to advocate for program needs via community coalition building and via administering feedback surveys and program assessments
• Provide and maintain a safe program environment abiding by safety protocols outlined by DYCD, ESH, Office of Child and Family Services, and DOH Safety plan.
• Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least three new partners a year to leverage resources to support programs
• Create quarterly community events, special events, and workshop series
• Assess program on quarterly to ensure that community needs are met

Administrative:

• Ensure attendance tracking and reporting. Meet contractual requirements regarding enrollment and attendance
• Respond to all electronic and phone communication within two business days
• Ensure all DOH School-Aged Child Care and DOH Summer Day Camp regulations and procedures are complied with and conduct a quarterly self-checklist inspection
• Coordinate and execute all major events and activities along with other ESH's Program Directors
• Prepare a monthly calendar of events, programs, meetings, and activities
• Create a budget plan that supports program needs and ensure timely spending
• Collaborate on cross-borough and agency/ department-wide events and strategic planning efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of After Schools

Remote Engagement:

• Experience facilitating live and pre-recorded activities
• Familiarity using web-based platforms to engage participants: zoom, google classrooms, etc.
• Monitor participant engagement and safety while on live sessions remotely
• Facilitate wellness checks/calls to families
• Follow remote working plan, policies & procedures as highlighted by the supervisor
• Maintain remote/virtual attendance logs & records

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or the equivalent of 5+ years in youth services preferred, at least 2 of those years are in a supervisory role required
• Master's degree in a related field preferred
• Familiarity with the respective Bronx communities, key stakeholders, and resources
• Experienced in designing, planning, and implementing structured programs
• 2+ years in supervising more than ten program staff
• 2+ years of budget, contract, and grant management experience
• Ability to work independently, assesses priorities, and take initiative
• High level of proficiency in administrative work
• Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects
• Knowledge of the public education system and positive youth development best practices
• Strong public speaking, writing, and organizational skills
• A team player with a demonstrated commitment to working with urban youth and young adults from a strength-based perspective
• Bi-lingual (Spanish preferred) a plus

Competencies

1. Project Management
2. Problem Solving/ Analysis
3. Communication Proficiency
4. Customer Service
5. Public/Community Relations
6. Teamwork Orientation

Required Clearances

• Department of Health Fingerprint Clearance
• Department of Education Fingerprint Clearance
• State Central Registry (SCR) Clearance ($25.00)
• Staff Exclusion List (SEL) Clearance
• Health Statement

Required Online trainings

• Mandated Reporter, 2 hours, https://www.hslcnys.org/hslc/
• Foundations of Health & Safety Training, 5 hours, https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.e

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may supervise assigned personnel, including front line staff and/or support staff.

Work Environment

Corporate casual. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Expected Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday and some Saturdays. Maintain flexible hours and workdays.

School Year: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Summer: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Travel

Travel is primarily locally during the business day.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly talk or hear. This is generally a sedentary role; however, some filing and site visits are required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations that allow a candidate to meet the requirements of the position will be considered.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

AAP/EEO Statement

ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer