Assistant Director, Compass (53492)

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Director with conducting outreach and recruitment efforts to partner schools; ensure enrollment and participation goals are met.
• Maintain programmatic data in funder database adhering to prescribed deadlines; develop and adhere to systems that ensure accurate collection of daily attendance.
• Assist Program Director with organizing and executing parent and participant orientations.
• Assist Program Director with training program staff and orienting them to their respective roles and responsibilities; evaluate staff performance, motivate, coach, and counsel staff to excel.
• Assist Program Director with ensuring all participant files are maintained thoroughly, updated as needed, and in accordance with funder, SACC, and DOH requirements.
• In absence of Program Director, oversee and supervise program staff, participants, and implementation of program activities.
• Provide positive and enthusiastic leadership and direction to the team to ensure high-quality programming.
• Work with participants to effectively and appropriately resolve incidents; communicate with parents as appropriate.
• Closely monitor student retention; develop and implement alternative ways of keeping participants engaged in program activities.
• Network and collaborate with partner schools alongside the Program Director to ensure smooth program operation and alignment between afterschool and school day.
• Assist Program Director with preparing required funder program reports and ensure timely submission of all program reports and verification tools.
• Assist Program Director with planning, coordinating, and supervising special events, projects, and field trips.
• Attend funder-sponsored meetings, trainings, and workshops according to program mandates.
• Assist Program Director with oversight and implementation of Mental Health Supports, ensuring staff compliance with one-hour training requirements covering mental health awareness, engagement, de-escalation, crisis response protocols, and mental health resources.
• Meet and document required SACC training hours for all program staff on a yearly basis.
• Ensure program participants have every possible resource to attain their goals.
• Assist with recruitment and hiring of new qualified staff when needed.
• Ensure all milestones and outcomes are met.
• Provide participant referrals and follow-up as necessary.
• Submit supply requests to meet programmatic needs.
• Inform Program Director of any issues that may arise and provide written statements as necessary.
• Complete other assignments as directed by Program Director and program administration.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience working with youth in a non-profit setting; at least one year of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Genuine passion for working with youth and willingness to go above and beyond program mandates for the benefit of children.
• Team-oriented, able to work well with others to inspire success.
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to multitask, take initiative, and work independently.
• Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities, set and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Must be working on obtaining SACC credentials.

Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills may be considered qualifying:

• A School-Age Child Care Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work (preferred); or
• High School Diploma/HSE and 4 years of relevant experience.

One year of supervisory experience is required.