Assistant Director of Youth Services (FT)
Full Time
Bronx, NY
Posted
Job description
Assistant Director of Youth Services for Cornerstone Unit
Annual Salary: $45,000.00 to $48,000.00 commensurate with education and experience
Annual Salary: $45,000.00 to $48,000.00 commensurate with education and experience
The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC) is the largest not-for-profit provider of quality education, employment, and health and recreation programs in the impoverished neighborhoods of the North Bronx, serving the needs of more than 35,000 residents each year. Since our founding as a neighborhood community center in 1942, MMCC has served the needs of thousands of neighbors from all cultural backgrounds, religions, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations and special needs.
The mission of MMCC is to improve the lives of Bronx and Manhattan residents with our dedication to humanitarian efforts; reaching out to a rich tapestry of cultures, building gateways to success through quality service and programs, building confidence, sustainability and working toward self-sufficiency for the individuals we serve.
We have a family like working atmosphere where everyone works as a team. Join us in building communities one life at a time and build relationships that last a lifetime.
We have a family like working atmosphere where everyone works as a team. Join us in building communities one life at a time and build relationships that last a lifetime.
Job Description:
- Position will assist the Director of Youth Services with hiring, providing support and direct supervision of the Program Directors
- Typical program hours/work schedule is from Monday to Friday 1pm-10pm and alternating Saturdays from 9am-5pm
- Typical Summer program hours are from 8am-11pm and alternating weekends
- S/he will regularly observe and assess programs at the site(s), collaborate with NYCHA, and will be in charge of continuous communication between NYCHA and DYCD.
- The Assistant Director of Youth Services will ensure that Program Directors prepare and submit all required reports and documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- S/he will oversee staff training and assessments and will work with the Controller to monitor all budgets.
- Work closely with Directors, partners, DYCD, NYCHA
Responsibilities:
General:
- Oversee all aspects of 4 DYCD Cornerstones programs at MMCC and conduct site visits
- Serve as a liaison between the community stakeholders and Cornerstone program
- Establish program goals and outcome measures to determine the success of each site program
- Report program statistics and information as mandated by agency and funders
- Maintain and expand on community partnerships to enhance program development
- Create an atmosphere for effective communication
- Work closely with the Director of Youth Services and Directors to create and implement action plans as needed to ensure programs are meeting both funder and agency set goals
- Establish program goals and outcome measures to determine the success of each program component
- Provide monthly reports and statistics to maintain ADA requirements
- Understand and ensure all DOH requirements at sites
Qualifications:
- It is essential that the successful candidate have a very strong background in youth development and management of youth development professionals
- The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree is preferred
- The ideal candidate must have excellent management, administrative and communication skills
- The ideal candidate must have a strong background in program development and strategic planning
- The ideal candidate must be committed to outcomes driven performance and have an understanding of designing programs toward that end
- Knowledge of DYCD and DOH is mandatory. NYCHA knowledge is a plus
- A valid driver’s license and vehicle required in order to travel between job sites
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience in the field of youth development with progressive responsibilities
- Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience within the field
- History of program development and strategic planning responsibilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy
- Enthusiasm, creativity and initiative
- Data driven, results orientated, able to meet deadlines
- Ability to work in fast paced environment
Benefits include:
- Paid time off
- Pension
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Professional development assistance
- Great work environment
Interested candidates please email resumes and address cover letters to Tashan Dawkins, Director of Youth Services at tdawkins@mmcc.org
Resumes received without a cover letter stating salary requirements will NOT be considered
We are looking for individuals with a high level of maturity, respect for others, the ability to work on a team, and an appreciation for a multicultural workplace
MMCC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by the applicable law.
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