Associate Director of Youth Services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Director of Youth and Family Programs and VP of Education, the Associate Director of Youth Services is responsible for the effective supervision and innovative implementation of the Youth Center’s portfolio of youth programs. Additionally, the Associate Director provides support in strategic planning, program development, oversight, budget development, and execution and is responsible for providing high level support to the Division’s youth programming in all areas including compliance, quality evaluation and assessment, innovation and organizational adherence. Specific responsibilities include :

Program Oversight

Programmatic and contractual leadership of RiseBoro’s Youth Center based Youth Programs

Ensure all contractual mandates are met

Oversee high quality, safe, and inclusive youth development programs that incorporate RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and positioning

Develop and oversee implementation of curriculum that supports youth’s developmental, social, and academic needs; meets contractual requirements; is fun and engaging; and supports family engagement

Responsible for supervision, operation, programming, and evaluation of after-school, educational, recreational, and summer camp programming and staff. Coverage areas include program planning, program development and implementation, curriculum development and implementation, coaching, training, assessment and evaluation and team building

Attend staff meetings and trainings as required

Uphold RiseBoro policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.

Complete all local, state, and federal documentation as needed for various funding sources

Establish positive rapport with youth, parents, volunteers and school personnel

Oversee organization of special and culminating events, including showcases that highlight student achievement and culturally enriching field trips

Ensure all program data is properly recorded and reported in appropriate database systems

Ensure that all required evaluations, surveys and or assessments are administered and completed in a timely fashion.

Maintain regular communication with supervisor pertaining to all agency, program, contract, and site related matters.

Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Programs Operations

Provide leadership and direction during program design, planning and implementation in order to contribute to programs’ success

Work with supervisor on proposal writing efforts to secure funding and additional resources for Education Division programs

With assistance of program staff, make recommendations for corrective action and training to address areas of improvement.

Identify collaboration both internally and externally to implement strategy and maximize impact

Represent RiseBoro during meetings, conferences, and public forums as needed

Develop and maintain relationships with key partners that bring resources to the organization

In partnership with leadership and data analysts, create reporting dashboards to demonstrate program outcomes and impact

Work in collaboration with Program Directors to create and promote collaborative engagement and high performing teams

Meet with funders as determined by VP

In collaboration with Director of Operations, ensure program site complies with respective funding source program regulations and other regulatory authorities including the New York City Department of Health, the NYC Department of Education, and the NYS Office of Children and Family Services

Develop guidelines to provide structure and guidance to programs and staff

Staff Management

With appropriate staff, recruit, hire, supervise and develop program staff.

Support P rogram Directors and Coordinators in the daily functioning of their programs as well as crucial decision making

Provide oversight, training, evaluation and guidance to youth programming staff leading to their embracement of RiseBoro’s mission and youth development principles and practices contributing toward a safe, motivating, and respectful environment.

Implement regular planning, training, and staff development sessions with staff

Responsible for preparing / reviewing timesheets on a bi-weekly basis and submitting them to the payroll department for processing.

Finance

Assist in preparing annual program budgets and any necessary budget modifications

Ensure for proper use of funds and spend down

COMPETENCIES

Demonstrated supervisory experience with youth / community program administration required

Ability to aim beyond program mandates and expectations for the overall benefit of the program and clients served

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Demonstrated ability in program outreach and recruitment, budgeting, performance-based contracting and compliance with SACC licensing procedures

Demonstrated excellent relationship management skills to advance program goals and objectives in a youth development setting

Excellent interpersonal, communication, program planning, organizational, verbal, and written skills

Proficiency with various computer software programs and willingness to learn new ones

Knowledge of and adherence to the Department of Health, Department of Education, NYS OCFS, and / or NYC DYCD guidelines and polices and their impact on RiseBoro’s programs

Ability to maintain calm during tense situations and negotiations with a strong ability to create consensus

Proven ability to energize, motivate and engage staff

Ability to complete NYS School Age Child Care (SACC regulations) coursework for site supervisors

Ability to multitask and meet set deadlines

Experience in managing teams

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Psychology, Sociology or related field

Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory and management experience and three (3) years of total experience administering youth or community programs

Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action Policy Statement

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off, recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and / or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.