Program Director - Cornerstone
Brooklyn Community Services
Summary
Director should have proven ability to manage a professional staff and interact with the community using a strength-based perspective. S/he must be a hands-on strategic thinker, a planner and problem solver, prepared to lead and direct staff through change and program development. Excellent communication skills are critical. Must be comfortable communicating with the people who receive services and their families, and equally comfortable in training staff, presenting before elected officials, public agency administrators and members of the community. Develop educational and recreational summer and school year curriculum and programming in accordance with DYCD, DOE and DOH/SACC guidelines; Ensure programs are effective and designed to achieve measurable goals in line with BCS mission and DYCD contractual obligations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or Elementary Education with strong management experience (5 years or more) required; MSW, MPA, MPH or equivalent Master’s Degree preferred
- Excellent leadership, communication, supervisory and team-building skills, including the ability to motivate, align staff efforts to changing priorities and approaches, set goals, delegate responsibilities, and manage staff performance so as to ensure effective service delivery in accordance with organizational goals and program contracts.
- Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OCFS/DOH
Duties
- Supervision and coverage for direct reports:
- Develop educational and recreational summer and school year curriculum and programming in accordance with DYCD, DOE and DOH/SACC guidelines; Ensure programs are effective and designed to achieve measurable goals in line with BCS mission and DYCD contractual obligations
- Develops relationships and engages community partners, co-locators and sub-contractors.
- Oversee and monitor DYCD Cornerstone Database to ensure program is meeting contract compliance reporting, enrollment numbers and rates of participation, including pulling weekly ROP/ADA and enrollment reports to review in supervision with program staff and Deputy Director;
- Plan large scale community events and trips for participants.
- Coordinate and attend all Resident Association meetings; Develop, coordinate and ensure compliance with all Youth Council and Advisory Board meetings.
- Recruitment, hiring, training, and performance evaluations for Cornerstone center staff;
- Experience with effective management of crisis intervention, handling mental health and medical issues with participants and working with people with histories of trauma.
- Develop and implement staff professional development workshops responsive to youth and community needs.
- Facilitates monthly staff meetings.
- Participate in cross agency working groups and committees to achieve agency goals; attend training seminars, division staff meetings, and community meetings as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
All applicants are required to apply through our CAREERS SITE and complete the online application, provide an up-to-date resume. A cover letter is preferred.
BENEFITS:
- Generous paid time off – Vacation, Sick, Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 403(b) with match
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care Expenses
- Credit Union Membership available
- Financial Coaching
- Employee Assistance Program
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
