Community Program Specialist-Field

This is a Seasonal/Temporary position

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) supports youth and community services through contracts with a broad network of community-based organizations throughout New York City. Our central task is administering available city, state, and federal funds to a wide range of innovative, practical, and quality programs that positively impact youth and communities. The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August. 100,000 youth will participate with a wide variety of employers, making NYC SYEP the largest youth employment initiative in the nation. Youth participate in service-learning projects and work in a variety of entry-level jobs in the nonprofit, government and private sectors. SYEP Program Supervisors are expected to monitor the performance of programs, documenting areas of success as well as those requiring corrective measures and immediate attention. In addition to worksite monitoring, the SYEP Program Supervisor will observe participant registration events, orientation, and other educational and training activities. The SYEP Program Supervisor will need to understand program standards and protocols and evaluate whether compliance has been met. The SYEP Program Supervisor will be responsible for providing accurate responses to participants and parents to guide resolutions for payroll, worksite, and other problems as well as answer questions related to the program and application process.

The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is seeking SYEP Community Program Specialist-Field to:

• conduct site visits and monitor program quality at employment/internship sites
• provide administrative support for program staff to ensure policy adherence and safety
• confirm all contractual requirements are followed in accordance with Program requirements The SYEP Program Supervisor’s major responsibilities consist of:
• extensive daily travel (navigating public transportation) to complete site evaluations throughout all five boroughs
• “monitor/conduct” site assessments to accurately document program implementation; success of site performance and any findings in need of correction
• reviewing all worksite procedures to ensure program practices meet City, State, and Federal guidelines
• utilizing Wireless Monitoring Devices (mobile device/tablet) provided by DYCD
• conducting visits in all weather conditions *Note: Site visits are conducted in-person, and virtually at the discretion of your supervisor and program needs.

Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• clearly communicating program policies/procedures/rules and regulations

- perform daily administrative functions as related to working in an office- which may include but are not limited to data entry, answering phones, and using data systems

• tracking of program components and activities including worksite /internship development/partnerships
• submit reports to program supervisors and management teams identifying matters in need of immediate attention
• assist in establishing and coordinating relationships with employers/networks to support internship and employment opportunities
• support the preparation of presentations and program guidance to effectively communicate program goals
• working collaboratively across all DYCD workforce, youth, and community development programs to gather data/information and work with the programs to provide appropriate technical assistance to support the overall program
• ability to represent/communicate on behalf of the agency by attending public events, to share program related information while adhering to all government policies, rules and regulations
• review worksite monitoring notes submitted by our community partners, identifying any discrepancies or concerns, and promptly bring them to your supervisor for further action.
• regularly monitor various social media platforms to identify and address any issues or concerns raised by program participants.
• conduct review of program files and perform administrative auditing to ensure program compliance while maintaining security of participant information
• excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively document program activities.
• review/Evaluate provider responses to determine sustainability for future program awards SYEP Program Supervisors are assigned to work alternate schedules to provide adequate reporting and coverage to the program.

The schedules will be Monday-Friday, 9am -5pm, 10am – 6pm, 11am – 7pm and will be determined by the supervisor based on the program needs. This position is in-person, and schedules may also include Remote and Hybrid assignments.

SENIOR FIELD SUPERVISOR (SUMME - 56101