Program Director - 4700

Job Description

Job Description

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 62 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

The BronxWorks SNAP Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention (SNAP-Ed) Program aims to promote health and prevent and / or postpone the onset of diet-related diseases amongst the SNAP population of the Bronx by providing nutrition education and obesity prevention services. We will focus heavily on Bronx CDs 1-6, including : (1) children in grades 1-5 and (2) adults and caregivers with children ages 2 through 18. The program includes conducting evidence-based nutrition education courses and workshops, food demonstrations, grocery store tours, operating two youth- led farms stands, and implementing healthy bodega store interventions to increase access to healthy food in Bronx neighborhoods. The program also includes the implementation of the CATCH Kids Club program at five school-aged after school program sites.

BronxWorks is seeking a full-time SNAP-Ed Program Director to oversee the SNAP-Ed Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all program components, including staff orientation, training and development; client assessment, service plan development and progress; relationships with other community based organizations; and components specific to the program.
• Provide direct supervision to SNAP-Ed staff members
• Recruit, train and supervise assistant directors, coordinators, and direct service staff.
• Administer personnel policies and procedures.
• Develop regular communication with SNAP-Ed contract managers; act as liaison with NYS OTDA.
• Ensure all programs meet contractual goals and reporting requirements.
• Monitor program progress and submit all required reports to NYS OTDA.
• Submit internal progress reports to Vice President / Assistant Executive Director and / or Executive Director monthly, or more frequently as required.
• Plan and develop budgets, and work with fiscal staff to ensure that collection of payment from funding source(s) is current.
• Monitor fiscal expenses and analyze fiscal reports monthly.
• Prepare proposals for the development, expansion and continuation of programs in coordination with Department Director.
• Hold monthly individual supervision meetings with staff and group meetings as necessary.
• Act as link between the administrative office, fiscal department and program staff.
• Monitor staff performance, including performing case reviews and structured observations.
• Participate in, and encourage staff to become involved in, agency events.
• Act as liaison with the community including the area community district.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Department Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.

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