Program Director, Cornerstone - Brooklyn, United States - Flatbush Development Corporation

Flatbush Development Corporation
Flatbush Development Corporation
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Brooklyn, United States

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About us
Flatbush Development Corporation is a dynamic and community-focused organization dedicated to providing high-quality afterschool programs for youth in Brooklyn.

Our commitment to youth development and educational enrichment is at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to be a partner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)..


Position Summary:


The Cornerstone Program Director plays a pivotal role at The Flatbush Development Corporation, dedicated to the overall development, implementation, and supervision of the Kingsborough Community Center, while enhancing the well-being and success of our students and their families, particularly those living at or below the poverty line.

This role encompasses the management and coordination of a comprehensive array of high-quality innovative programming for our elementary, middle school, high school and adult participants.

A key aspect of this position involves developing community partnerships and leveraging resources.


Job Duties & Responsibilities

Program and Community Development

  • Provide leadership and strategic direction to fulltime and parttime program staff.
  • Recruit, hire, orient and evaluate program staff assigned to centerbased after school program, evenings, Saturdays, and summer day camp.
  • Provide direct/indirect supervision of all program staff and delivery of services daily to ensure that all goals, targets, and performance outcomes are met daily/weekly/monthly.
  • Responsible for participant recruitment and retention strategies by utilizing the DYCD online report.
  • Serves as the primary liaison for school administration, parents and other community entities and constituencies.
  • Work with program staff to improve job performance through ongoing mentoring and coaching, and monthly staff development.
  • Facilitate bimonthly team meetings and ensure that all staff meetings are properly executed.
  • Set, communicate and enforce clear standards for quality youth development programming.
  • Actively engage community residents, local businesses, community leaders, tenant association, youth, and resident advisor to participate on monthly advisory board and youth council to support community needs.
  • Must understand and navigate community culture and dynamic to ensure program quality.
  • Participate in ongoing efforts to advocate for program needs via community coalition building and via administering feedback surveys and program assessments.
  • Seek partnership opportunities and bring in at least 3 new partners a year to leverage resources to support programs
  • Create quarterly community events, special events, and workshop series.
  • Assess program quarterly to ensure that community needs are met.

Administration

  • Ensure attendance tracking and reporting meets contractual requirements regarding enrollment and attendance.
  • Respond to all electronic and phone communication within 2 business days.
  • Ensure all DOH School-Aged Childcare and DOH Summer Day Camp regulations and procedures are complied with and conduct quarterly selfchecklist inspection.
  • Responsible for the CACFP Food Program and all its components, including reporting and maintaining appropriate documentation.
  • Communicate with NYCHA and DYCD key stakeholders and participate in meetings.
  • Prepare monthly calendar of events, programs, meetings, and activities.
  • Collaborate on crossborough and agency/ department wide events and strategic planning efforts.

Facility

  • Maintain and diligently follow up on facility logs to ensure timely response.
  • Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of facility and coordinate with agency (NYCHA & DYCD) to address facility issues proactively and effectively.
  • Biyearly beautification/upgrade projects for the center
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Multi-Site Program Director/Director of Youth Services
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SUMMER: Manage summer program (open seven days a week) as required and be available during off hours to provide additional support as needed to the Assistant Program Director (including weekends). Supervision of the center may alternate with Assistant Program Director.


Safety

  • Must be able to train direct service staff in proper group supervision of children and trip training; while providing and maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Maintain adequate supplies in first aid and safety kits.
  • Maintain medical and contact information for each camper.
  • Responsible for maintaining daily log of all incidents/ injuries.
  • Prepare attendance reports and other reports as required.
  • Know and adhere to all regulations and procedures outlined in the safety plan and requirements of DYCD, DOHMH and OCFS.

Qualifications And Experience:


  • Bachelor's degree and equivalent of 5+ years in youth services preferred; at least 2 of those years are required in a Supervisory role.
  • Familiarity with the respective to the community, key stakeholders, and resources
  • Experience wor
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