A bachelor's degree and/or two years of experience working in a youth-serving program, including at least one year in a supervisory or managerial position.
A minimum of 30 hours of training every two years.
Three letters of recommendation.
Criminal history clearance.
New York State Department of Health fingerprinting.
State Central Registry clearance documentation.
An updated physical examination and tuberculosis/PPD skin test completed every two years.
Proficient computer knowledge and skills.
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and programmatic skills.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Flexibility and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
The ability to provide a positive role model for participants and staff.
Independent judgment, initiative, and advanced administrative skills.
Availability for regular weekend and evening hours.
Responsibilities
Support the Program Director in operating the DYCD-funded Cornerstone program serving youth and adults in NYCHA housing and surrounding communities.
Provide overall professional planning, supervision of the after-school program, participation monitoring, service-delivery oversight, compliance monitoring, and record keeping.
Maintain program registration and administrative paperwork, building bulletin boards, and required records.
Participate in departmental and agency training, staff meetings, supervisory conferences, committees, special events, and required JCC functions.
Provide building coverage as assigned.
Purchase supplies, equipment, and food for the after-school program.
Coordinate room scheduling, maintenance setups, and transportation for the after-school program.
Assist with hiring, training, supervising, and coordinating teachers, group leaders, and consultants.
Develop marketing and public-relations materials in coordination with the Marketing Director and Supervisor, including content for program guides, newsletters, websites, and social media.
Maintain working knowledge of DYCD and Department of Health regulations and codes.
Ensure facility appearance and safety and handle site inspections and program audits when the Director is unavailable.
Assist the Director with monthly service-unit reporting to DYCD and related funders.
Enter required data into the DYCD Connect database.
Represent the department at DYCD meetings.
Maintain administrative records, including personnel training documents, files, facility permits, and staff certifications.
Develop and maintain relationships with participants, parents, colleagues, school staff, partner organizations, and the surrounding community.
Attend community events on behalf of the JCC and coordinate parent orientations and community events.
Promote the program and maintain affiliations with local coalitions and committees serving at-risk or underserved youth.
Engage school liaisons and parents in program development and recruitment.
Assist the Director in recruiting, developing, and cultivating Advisory Board and Youth Council members.
Co-facilitate monthly Advisory Board and Youth Council meetings and work with the chairperson to implement feedback.
Address disciplinary problems and complete incident reports as needed.
Collaborate with other departments and staff and maintain open communication.
Report to the Director of Community Based Youth Programs and the DYCD Program Manager.
Plan, implement, and evaluate youth programs and services in the Beacon after-school program.
Maintain existing programs and develop new services to meet emerging needs.
Develop the annual calendar of events for the grant work scope, including daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling.
Revise schedules for special events and other circumstances.
Assist the Director with scheduling enrichment trips and activities.
Schedule ongoing community-service projects for children in the after-school program.
Assist the Director in maintaining policies and procedures for after-school and evening/weekend programs.
Staff vacation-day programming, summer camp, and Saturday programming as needed.
JOB SUMMARY Responsible for supporting the Program Director in our DYCD-funded Cornerstone program serving youth and adults in the NYCHA building and surrounding communities. Direct oversight of after school program, including overall professional planning, supervision of department staff, monitoring participation of students and service delivery, compliance with DYCD standards, and record keeping. Maintain and respect the JCC’s mission.
ABOUT YOU You are passionate about supporting a program which oversees a high-quality youth development program that incorporates JCC’s mission, vision and positioning, strong leadership skills, contractual requirements, and engaging activities for participants.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Administration – Maintain registration and other program paperwork, as necessary. Maintain building bulletin boards. Participate in departmental and agency training, staff meetings, supervisory conferences, committees and special events. Assume building coverage as assigned. Purchase supplies, equipment, food etc. for after-school program. Coordinates room scheduling and maintenance set-ups for after-school program with Director. Coordinate transportation with JCC Transportation Department as needed.
Supervision of Staff – assist in the hiring, training, supervising, and coordinating of teachers, group leaders, and consultants in the areas of technology, recreation, fitness & sports, emotional wellness, arts & culture, leadership, etc.
Marketing/PR – developing marketing/public relations for after-school program in conjunction with Marketing Director and Supervisor. Submit appropriate information for Program Guide, monthly newsletter, website and social media.
Maintain working knowledge of DYCD and DOH regulations and codes, responsible for appearance and safety of facility, and ability to handle site inspections and program audits in the event Director is unavailable.
Compliance with all DYCD standards – assist Director to report monthly service units to DYCD and related funders, enter all data in DYCD database as required by contract (currently DYCD Connect), represent department at all DYCD meetings, maintenance of all administrative records according to program requirements and applicable regulations including personnel training, documents, and files, as well as permits and certifications for facility and staff.
Community Partnerships – develop and maintain strong relationships with participants, parents, colleagues, school staff (i.e. principals and parent coordinators, partner organizations, and community served. Responsible for attending local community events on behalf of the JCC, as well as coordinating parent orientations and community events to promote engagement.
Outreach – responsible for program promotion and maintaining affiliations and memberships with local coalitions and committees targeting at-risk and/or underserved youth that will support program development and high quality service delivery. Outreach to and involvement with school liaisons and parents at all levels of program development and recruitment.
Advisory Board & Youth Council – assist Director to recruit, develop, and cultivate potential members. Responsible for co-facilitating monthly meetings and working closely with the chairperson to ensure ongoing meetings are held and feedback is received and implemented, as appropriate.
Compliance with all agency requirements, including resolution of disciplinary problems and completion of incident reports as needed.
Participate in all JCC required functions.
Attend all required JCC staff meetings and training, as appropriate.
Work in collaboration with other departments and staff, maintaining open communication.
Report to Director of Community Based Youth Programs and DYCD Program Manager.
All other projects assigned by supervisor.
Program Development – plan, implement, and evaluate programs and services for youth in beacon after-school program, maintaining existing programs and developing new services to meet emerging needs. Develop annual calendar of events to be included in grant work scope, including daily, weekly, monthly scheduling of after-school program as well as revising scheduling for special events or other circumstances. Assist Director to schedule enrichment trips and activities. Schedule ongoing community service projects for children in the after-school program. Assist Director to maintain policies and procedures for the after-school and evening/weekend programs. Serve as staff for vacation day programming, summer camp, and Saturday day programming as needed.
OUR REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree and/or two (2) years’ experience working in a youth-serving program with at least one (1) year in a supervisory/managerial position.
Minimum of 30 hours training every two (2) years
Three letters of recommendation
Criminal history clearance
NYS Department of Health fingerprinted
State Central Registry clearance documentation are required
Updated physical and tuberculosis/PPD skin test, to be completed every two (2) years
Proficient computer knowledge and skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as organizational and programmatic skills
Detail oriented and well organized
Flexible and able to handle multiple projects at the same time.
Innovative, imaginative and provide a positive role model for participants and staff.
Independent judgment, initiative and advanced administrative skills.
Both weekend and evening hours on a regular basis.
SALARY $45,0000 - $50,000 Annually 30 hours per week
BENEFITS The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program. Offerings include: subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more!
ABOUT US The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities. Over time, that mission expanded to help anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. The JCC has become a true community center—not just for the Jewish community, but for the entirety of Staten Island.
Programs serve the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members.
The JCC of Staten Island is dedicated to encouraging harmony throughout the community by providing facilities and programs that are open to all regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Everyone is welcome at the JCC.