Assoc. Dir. of Education and Rec Programming - Chicago, United States - Heartland Alliance

Heartland Alliance
Heartland Alliance
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Chicago, United States

1 week ago

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Title:
Associate Director of Education & Recreation Programming


Location:
Bronzeville


Shift:
On-site Job - Monday to Friday (8:00am-4:30pm)


Summary:


Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? Join us as the Associate Director of Education and Recreation Programming at our dynamic organization Under the guidance of the Managing Director of Supportive Services, you will lead efforts to support the educational, mental, social, physical, and spiritual needs of our program participants across all our service locations.


In this role, you will oversee the daily management and coordination of all aspects of our education and recreation programming.

You will develop policies and programs, ensuring operational effectiveness and compliance with funders. Your work will directly contribute to therapeutic engagement with youth through educational, social, and recreational activities.

If you are motivated, passionate, and ready to make a difference, we invite you to apply


Why Join Us:


  • Make a Difference: Be a part of an organization that is deeply committed to creating positive change in the lives of individuals and communities.
  • Professional Growth: Take on a leadership role where you can develop and implement asset management systems, supervise a dedicated team, and contribute to ongoing education initiatives.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) match, paid maternity and paternity leave, commuter benefits, student loan assistance, and more.

Our Benefits:


  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Paid maternity leave.
  • Paid paternity leave.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Student loan assistance.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Disability insurance

Essential Functions:


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Establishes education, recreational, youth engagement, and outing related program standards, such as operating procedure, best practices, trainings, reference guides, and uptodate curricula.
  • Ensures effective strategic planning and visioning for the department and ensures the development and implementation of effective educational and recreational programming.
  • Provides guidance and direction to staff and programs to ensure their success including collaborative partnerships with program directors, oversight of all educational staff, and indirect oversight of program managers supporting education and recreational services.
  • In partnership with program staff, setsup, implements and conducts large, small group and 1:1 recreation program, and works with teams to develop and implement monthly educational and recreational schedules.
  • Manages accountabilities for all staff performing educational and recreational activities, working within a framework of proactive and therapeutic youth engagement, and quality educational and recreational service provision.
  • Oversees compliance with all funder requirements as well as best practice associated with educational, recreational, mentorship and similar activities. Collects pertinent data and ensures reporting.
  • Develops volunteer network to support activities as appropriate, helps establish partnerships in coordination with Senior Leadership and the Volunteer and Community Engagement Specialist.
  • On call duties will include carrying an Agency cell phone and responding to crisis situations 24 hours a day
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:


  • Residential Instructors, Lead Residential Instructors, Certified Teachers.
  • Program Managers (shared oversight with Directors).

Education and Experience:


  • Bachelor's degree or Master's degree (M.A.) in Education, or in Recreation, Social Services, or related fields.
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in education, recreation, program planning and development, social service administration, or policy development and implementation.
  • At least 3 years of which is with the same or similar populations served by Youth Residential programs.
  • Bilingual is strongly preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:


  • Field related certifications preferred, but not required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (K/S/A):


  • Ability to speak and fluency in a second language preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Access to regular, dependable and timely transportation
  • Ability and comfortability working with people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Excellent communication skills. Strong networker, convener, relationship builder and communicator with experience collaborating with diverse work teams and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information possessing skills to handl
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