Afterschool and Youth Programs Assistant Program Director Bronx, : 9/17/2024 Job Description Job ID#: 4015 Job Category: Afterschool and Youth Programs Position Type: Full Time Details: Job description Acacia Network, the leading Latino integrated care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing and community building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland and Puerto Rico. POSITION OVERVIEW: In collaboration with the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development. ACDP not-for-profit organization that provides year-round educational programs and seasonal summer camp for underserved youth. Seeking Assistant Program Director to support DYCD funded Afterschool Program. Assist with supervising staff; reviewing program content; forming community relations with key stakeholders. Responsible for conducting themselves in an appropriate manner, setting the example for children, parents, and co-workers. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working with youth, ideally in a after-school setting, and an understanding of social emotional learning and conflict mediation. Help to support Daily functions of the OST-COMPASS program and in conjunction with Program Director, maintain management and strengthen connections between academic learning and enrichment. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Maintain all DYCD contractual obligations of the program and ensure that targets are being met on a weekly and monthly basis · Assist in the Supervision part time staff: establish work schedules, tasks, and monitor and evaluate work · Provide oversight and supervision to all aspects of the DYCD COMPASS program including assisting in setting program goals; contributing to the strategic planning process; Develop plans for strategically implementing program objectives. · Oversee the outreach, recruitment, application process, program enrollment, and retention process. · Work with the school and community to reach out to parents/families to ensure full enrollment of the program. · Maintain contact with DYCD officials and staff throughout the program period. · Develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders such as school administration, participants, families, and other community organizations and/or programs. · Maintain DYCD Connect database by completing school year and summer workscopes, schedules and registrations. · Follow procedures and systems to ensure all attendance is entered in DYCD Connect in a timely manner, weekly at minimum. · Prepare all required program reports for DYCD; ensure all program reports and verification tools are submitted to DYCD on a timely basis. · Run attendance reports ensuring that ADA (Average Daily Attendance) and ROP (Rate of Participation) are met and maintained. · Responsible for collecting and maintaining all participant files in accordance with DYCD/DOHMH, including up-to-date medical records. · Coordinate with Director of NYC Programs to identify staffing needs and ensure that all positions are filled in a timely and effective manner. · Assist Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate all program staff, including group leaders, activity specialists and educational specialists. REQUIREMENTS: · Strong Customer Service · Analytical, Communications and Organizational skills + Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities. Strong communication skills verbal and written. + Bilingual - Spanish/English a bonus + Associates degree in youth Services or related Education field, Child Development or related field, BA preferred. + Affiliated and Aware of DYCD programs and Services. + A minimum of 2-3 years in a co-supervisory capacity or coordinator experience in After-School setting. Experience in organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people. + Leadership skills, including conflict resolution, problem solving, decision making, delegation. + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + Experience and understanding of youth workforce programs, including at least one year in a supervisory role + Strong project management skills, including managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines + Cultural competency through familiarity in working with people from diverse backgrounds + Strong understanding of a wide array of NYC social service resources for youth + Excellent facilitation skills; experience with training/teaching high school age youth + Outcome driven with ability to respond to changing circumstances and + Ability to work under pressure + Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages; Google Drive (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, ); local area networks; and efficient use of the Internet · Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year Benefits: + 401(k) + Dental insurance + Health insurance + Life insurance + Paid time off + Vision insurance Job Requirements