Assistant Program Director-P.S 309

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).

About the role

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Assistant Director provides site-based leadership to support positive youth development and outcomes; meet the needs of families and the school community. The Assistant Director will bring a positive youth development lens to the role; ensure compliance with all licensing and funder requirements; maintain program data and records; create systems to effectively manage program logistics and operations; and hold themselves and others accountable for program results.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support, Compliance, & Implementation
  • Support the smooth, effective, and successful functioning of the program
  • Provide direct support and supervision to program staff and participants
  • Recruit and register participants and ensure enrollment targets are met
  • Attend required OCFS and DOH/SACC meetings, training, and conferences
  • Complete and document 30 hours of SACC training every two years
  • Work closely with Flatbush Development Corporation administration to communicate updated OCFS policies, new data, current trends, and program changes
  • Ensure all DYCD/OCFS performance targets are met and activities align with the DYCD work plan
  • Ensure participant files are completed, updated, and maintained in accordance with DYCD, OCFS, and DOH requirements
  • Assist the Program Director in completing all required reports
  • Assist the Program Director in preparing and reviewing bi-weekly timesheets for payroll processing
• Youth Development
  • Utilize principles of positive youth development through behavior management and discipline techniques that foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and build self-esteem and responsibility
  • Build positive relationships with and among participants and act as a role model
• Program Development
  • Help create program schedules and enroll participants in activities with deference to choice and performance targets
  • Use formal program feedback to improve program design
  • Organize and implement special projects, events, and field trips
  • Ensure all academic, social, cultural, vocational, and recreational components of the program are implemented effectively and consistently with curriculum
• Staffing & Program Supervision
  • Assist the Program Director with hiring and supervision of all program staff
  • Assist in scheduling and holding regular meetings with staff, partners, and key stakeholders to ensure quality service delivery at required levels
  • Maintain required logs and program databases, ensuring they are always updated
  • Supervise and support program delivery staff around facilitation, health & safety, and principles of youth development
  • Ensure proper staff coverage for scheduled and unscheduled time off
• Family Engagement
  • Meet with parents and assist with planning and conducting staff and program orientation sessions
  • Coordinate with the Program Director to provide family/caregiver support and resources
• Program Procedures and Safety
  • Comply with and enforce all health and safety guidelines set forth by Flatbush Development Corporation, NYS Department of Health, NYC Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control
  • Work with participants to resolve incidents (medical or behavioral) quickly and appropriately; communicate with parents as necessary
  • Inform the Program Director of any issues and provide written statements when necessary
  • Ensure all staff have appropriate training and documentation, including fingerprinting, NYS Sex Offender/State Central Registry clearances, Staff Annual Medical Form, and Mandated Reporter Training
• Professional Development
  • Participate in meetings and workshops to enhance professional skills, including a minimum of 15 hours of training per year
  • Work with program directors, staff developers, and educational specialists to develop professional skills
  • Apply skills and knowledge acquired in training to improve program quality
  • Assist the Program Director in designing a comprehensive professional development curriculum for staff

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in education or related field preferred
• At least two years’ experience working with youth in a youth program setting
• Two years’ supervisory experience administering youth programs

Skills

• Passion for working with youth and willingness to go above and beyond program mandates
• Team-oriented with the ability to inspire success
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Strong prioritization, communication, and writing skills
• Bilingual is a plus

Schedule

35 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Pay

$24.00 - $27.00 per hour