Program Director, Sheepshead Bay Cornerstone

Overview

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We offer more than 180 integrated programs in Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

Program(s)

CAMBA’s Cornerstone Program : CAMBA administers services at 9 Cornerstone Community Centers across Brooklyn. All Cornerstone programs are run in partnership with other community organizations to provide education, recreation, cultural activities, health information and screenings, youth leadership and social services to the neighborhood’s students, their families, and other residents. Activities and services are available after school, evenings and on weekends.

Position

Position : Program Director

Reports To : Senior Program Manager

Location : 3679 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229

What the Program Director Does

• Communicate effectively with clients, direct reporting staff, peers, supervisors, and funders.
• Plan and organize program activities to maximize program contract's goals and performance targets.
• Motivate, coach and counsel direct reporting staff to excel.
• Improve teamwork among direct reporting staff as well as among peers.
• Troubleshoot client and direct reporting staff program problems and make decisions in accordance with program policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Work with direct reporting staff to improve work performance through client feedback, training, and other appropriate mechanisms.
• Overcome resistance to change from clients, direct reporting staff, and supervisors / funders.
• Administer constructive discipline to direct reporting staff, as needed.
• Manage own time effectively and coordinate program activities to maximize time of direct reporting staff.
• Monitor clients' progress weekly.
• Review all documentation related to clients' progress for accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
• Participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested.
• Provide all required information for weekly / monthly / quarterly / semester / annual reports to CAMBA management and / or to funders.
• May review and sign timesheets.
• May prepare performance appraisals for direct reporting staff.
• May prepare marketing materials for the program.
• May reach out and market the program to the community in order to recruit clients.
• May prescreen clients over the telephone for eligibility and may schedule intake appointments.
• May conduct initial intake or assessment of clients and / or clients' families and periodic reassessments.
• May have direct client service / program responsibilities in addition to the above.
• May plan, coordinate and facilitate social / peer support events, including group facilitation for clients.
• Task may be modified, expanded and / or assigned over time.

Minimum Education / Experience Required

Or the following minimum requirements of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) :

Other Requirements

Must obtain the following clearances :

Compensation : $66,280 annually

Status : Full-time (35 hours per week)

Benefits : CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.

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