Program Director - Bronx, United States - I'RAISE Girls & Boys International Corporation

I'RAISE Girls & Boys International Corporation

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Bronx, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Program Director Job Description

Title:
Program Director

Classification:
Exempt

Status:
Full-time

Salary:
$68,000

Supervisor:
Executive Director

Location:
North Bronx, New York

About IRAISE

I'RAISE Girls & Boys International Corporation is a heartfelt haven founded in 2012 by the visionary Chief Executive Officer, Shanequa Moore.

As a beacon of hope and resilience, we stand tall as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, proudly led by individuals from BIPOC and women communities.

Since our inception, we have woven a tapestry of support, dedication, and transformation that defines who we are.

I'RAISE is not just an organization; it is a promise to make a difference in the lives of families.

We are the guardians of youth, catalysts for community restoration, and architects of improved quality of life for minority children and families.

Our purpose is etched in the very fabric of our holistic programs that commit to the well-being and empowerment of every child.

RAISE, EMPOWER, AND INSPIRE EVERY CHILD is not just a mantra; it's our guiding vision since 2012. We aspire to elevate self-esteem and self-worth, ensuring that every child, irrespective of background, finds success and progress in all facets of life

Join us in this journey of compassion, empowerment, and transformation. Together, we can rewrite the narrative for every child, building a future where potential knows no bounds.

I'RAISE + ACS:

I'RAISE is partnering with the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) using the School-Based-Early Support model.

The goal is to partner closely with schools to connect families to support and services well before concerns warrant a call to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).

ACS, through I'RAISE, intends to offer families "light touch" service options that strive to connect families to community resources through case management, address families' concrete needs, support parent/caregiver capacity in their caregiving roles, and avoid unnecessary investigations.

Position Summary:

The Program Director will be responsible for overseeing the management and implementation of the School-Based Early Support program, ensuring high-quality service delivery and program operations.

They will be responsible for oversight of daily program activities & for directly overseeing work of Supervisors (2), School Outreach Liaison/Parent Support (EBP) Lead (1), Administrative Assistant, and QA/QI Specialist

Responsibilities:

Oversee the management and implementation of the School-Based Early Support program
Lead a team of core staff, case planners, and administrative support to ensure highquality service delivery and program operations
Responsible for oversight of daily program activities & for directly overseeing work of Supervisors (2), School Outreach Liaison/Parent Support (EBP) Lead (1), Administrative Assistant, and QA/QI Specialist
Build meaningful relationships with school staff and families, actively engaging them in codesigning program offerings and incorporating their perspectives and experiences into service delivery
Collaborate closely with lead community school providers and other schoolbased service providers to integrate services as part of the larger community school approach
Ensure that the program adheres to traumainformed service delivery practices, inclusion, and accessibility, and follows evidencebased practices such as Motivational Interviewing
Pilot, test, and refine approaches to meeting student learning objectives, reflecting and assessing actions taken in a timely manner to improve teaming up and learning strategies
Supervise and support staff, providing professional development opportunities, and ensuring that the program meets the needs of the targeted communities
Ensure that staff credentials and training requirements are met, and that staff are welltrained and equipped to engage and work with families in a way that fosters family and child wellbeing, mitigates risk, and promotes child safety
Develop and implement a staffing structure that supports strong program operations and quality service delivery, including manageable caseloads and sufficient supervisory ratios
Emphasize building meaningful relationships with school staff and families, actively engaging them in opportunities to codesign program offerings and encouraging them to share their perspectives and experiences with services

Qualifications/Requirement:

Masters degree in Social Work or an equivalent human services graduate degree as approved by ACS; and
Significant experience in an administrative or supervisory position in a communitybased public or private agency doing related work with a similar population.
Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and services
Knowledge of child welfare and family support services in New York City
Excellent leadership,