Program Director, Learning to Work (LTW)

About the role

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners working to build an inclusive New York City where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. CAMBA offers more than 180 integrated programs in Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services, serving nearly 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. Over half of the clients are immigrants and refugees, and over 85% of families live in poverty. The Program Director is based at Judith S Kaye High School, 321 E 96th St, New York, NY 10128 and reports to the Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with students, direct reporting staff, peers, supervisors, and funders.
• Plan and organize program activities to maximize program contract's goals and performance targets.
• Motivate, coach and counsel direct reporting staff to excel.
• Improve teamwork among direct reporting staff as well as among peers.
• Troubleshoot student and direct reporting staff program problems, and make decisions in accordance with program policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Work with direct reporting staff to improve work performance through feedback, training, and other appropriate mechanisms.
• Overcome resistance to change from students, direct reporting staff, and supervisors/funders.
• Administer constructive discipline to direct reporting staff, as needed.
• Manage own time effectively and coordinate program activities to maximize time of direct reporting staff.
• Review all documentation related to students' progress for accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
• Hold weekly meetings with principals.
• Facilitate weekly individual and team meetings.
• Oversee and maintain annual OTPS budget.
• Lead and participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested.
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/semester/annual reports to CAMBA management and/or to funders.
• Monitor Clienttrack for appropriate data entry and accuracy.
• Review and sign timesheets.
• Prepare performance appraisals for direct reporting staff.
• Maintain caseload as needed.
• Prepare marketing materials for the program.
• Reach out and market the program to the community to recruit students.
• Prescreen students over the telephone for eligibility and schedule intake appointments.
• Conduct initial intake or assessment of clients and/or clients' families and periodic reassessments.
• Provide direct client service/program responsibilities as needed.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate social/peer support events, including group facilitation for clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) and two years of applicable experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Must obtain Dept. of Education fingerprint clearance and maintain it throughout employment.
• Experience with high school‑aged youth.
• Ability to adapt to the culture and environment of a public school.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred; a license is required for these Master's degrees: Social Work (LMSW or LCSW), Mental Health Counseling, Counseling/Guidance, and Art Therapy.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time)
• Paid holidays

Pay

$63,663.60 annually

Schedule

Full-time