Program Director

About the role

Grand Street Settlement Cornerstone Program Directors are responsible for the overall development, implementation, and supervision of the NYCHA Community Center. In addition, there is an expectation of high-quality, innovative programming for our elementary, middle school, high school, and adult participants.

Responsibilities

• Complete SACC Program Director's (30-hour) credentials
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to full-time and part-time program staff
• Recruit, hire, orient, and evaluate program staff assigned to center-based after-school program, evenings, Saturdays, and summer day camp
• Provide direct/indirect supervision of all program staff and delivery of services on a day-to-day basis to ensure goals, targets, and performance outcomes are met
• Responsible for participant recruitment and retention strategies utilizing the DYCD online report
• Serve as primary liaison for school administration, parents, and other community entities
• Prepare and evaluate mid-year performance reviews of program staff
• Work with program staff to improve job performance through ongoing mentoring, coaching, and monthly staff development
• Facilitate bi-monthly team meetings and ensure all staff meetings are properly executed
• Set, communicate, and enforce clear standards for quality youth development programming
• Actively engage community residents, local businesses, community leaders, tenant association, youth, and Resident Advisor to participate in monthly advisory board and youth council
• Understand and navigate community culture and dynamics to ensure program quality
• Participate in ongoing efforts to advocate for program needs via community coalition building and administering feedback surveys and program assessments
• Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least 3 new partners a year to leverage resources
• Create quarterly community events, special events, and workshop series
• Assess programs quarterly to ensure community needs are met
• Ensure attendance tracking and reporting meet contractual requirements regarding enrollment and attendance
• Respond to all electronic and phone communication within 2 business days
• Ensure all DOH School-Aged Child Care and DOH Summer Day Camp regulations and procedures are complied with and conduct quarterly self-checklist inspections
• Coordinate and execute all major events and activities along with other GSS’s Program Directors
• Responsible for the CACFP Food Program and all of its components, including reporting and maintaining appropriate documentation
• Communicate with NYCHA and DYCD key stakeholders, as well as participate in meetings
• Prepare 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
• Maintain and diligently follow up on facility logs to ensure timely response
• Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of facility and coordinate with agency (NYCHA & DYCD) to proactively and effectively address facility issues
• Bi-yearly beautification/upgrade projects for the center
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director/CPO
• SUMMER: Manage MS Expansion program (open seven days a week) as required and be available during off hours to provide additional support as needed to the Assistant Director and Evening Supervisors (including weekends)

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