Program Director COMPASS/SONYC

Flatbush Development Corporation is a dynamic, community‑focused organization dedicated to providing high‑quality afterschool programs for youth in Brooklyn. It partners with the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), Department of Health (DOH), and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The Program Director reports to the Deputy Director of Youth Programs.

Pay

Annual salary: $65,000 – $67,500.

Schedule

Full‑time, on‑site, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
• Associate’s degree in child development, elementary education, physical education, or recreation or a School‑Age Child Care Credential (or other OCFS‑recognized credential specific to the school‑age developmental period) plus two years of direct experience working with children under 13, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field.
• Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field.
• Four years of supervision experience in afterschool programs or youth services.
• Strong knowledge of DYCD and DOH regulations and compliance.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Effective problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Required certifications for SACC/DOH/DYCD licensing (including fingerprint/NYS Sex Offender/State Central Registry clearances, Staff Annual Medical Form, Mandated Reporter Training, and any other requirements outlined in the DYCD contract and/or license to operate a school‑age program).

Responsibilities

Program Oversight

• Provide oversight and supervision of the entire COMPASS after‑school program.
• Assist in budget development, modifications, and work with funding sources.
• Assist with hiring, ongoing support, supervision, and evaluation of staff.
• Ensure all required program elements are delivered; oversee outreach, recruitment, application, enrollment, and retention processes.
• Ensure participants have every possible resource to attain their goals.

Youth Development

• Apply positive youth development principles through behavior management and discipline techniques that foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, build self‑esteem, and encourage responsibility.
• Build positive relationships with and among participants; act as a role model.

Program Development

• 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.
• Assist in planning, coordination, and supervision of special events, projects, and field trips.
• Ensure academic, social, cultural, vocational, and recreational components are implemented effectively, efficiently, and consistently with the curriculum.

Staffing & Program Supervision

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise frontline staff per FDC policies.
• Schedule and hold regular meetings with staff, partners, and key stakeholders to ensure quality service delivery at required levels and alignment with school‑day learning.
• Maintain required logs and program databases; keep them updated at all times.
• Supervise and support program delivery staff around facilitation, health & safety, and youth development principles.
• Ensure proper staff coverage for scheduled and unscheduled time off.

Program Procedures & Safety

• Comply with and enforce all health and safety guidelines from FDC, NYS DOH, NYC DOH, and CDC.
• Resolve incidents (medical or behavioral) quickly and appropriately; communicate with parents as needed.
• Inform the Director of Youth Services of any issues and provide written statements when necessary.
• Ensure all staff have required training and documentation per SACC and NYC DOH license (fingerprint/NYS Sex Offender/SCR clearances, Staff Annual Medical Form, Mandated Reporter Training, and any other DYCD contract/license requirements).

Family & Community Engagement

• Develop and implement a comprehensive family engagement plan aligned with program goals.
• Plan and coordinate monthly family engagement events, workshops, celebrations, and educational activities.
• Build positive relationships with parents and caregivers through regular communication and outreach.
• Support organizational events, special initiatives, and community activities outside regular work hours (evenings/weekends) as needed.

Professional Development

• Participate in meetings and workshops that enhance professional skills (minimum 15 hours of training per year).
• Collaborate with the Education Director, staff developers, and educational specialists to develop professional skills.
• Apply acquired skills and knowledge to improve program quality.
• Design a comprehensive professional development curriculum for staff.