Program Director: Brooklyn Frontiers - Good Shepherd Services

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success.  At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! 

For Full Time Employees Benefits/Perks:

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)
• Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)
• 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time) 

The Director oversees the 12-month Brooklyn Frontiers High School (BFHS) in partnership with the Department of Education (DOE) to promote the education and leadership goals of the students through the comprehensive services provided. BFHS is committed to providing students with a quality academic experience that prepares them for post-secondary education, meaningful employment, healthy personal and family relationships, and participation in the life of their communities. The school focuses its attention on students who are entering 9th grade two years behind their peers as well as students who have fallen behind in high school.

Reports to: Sr. Division DIRECTOR, Transfer High Schools

Location: 112 Schermerhorn, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt

Salary: $65,000 to $72,000

Major Duties:

• Jointly lead and iteratively develop a dynamic model of partnership school with the DOE Principal
• Collaborate with the DOE leadership team to create a cohesive team culture, where CBO and DOE staff work together to create a positive learning culture in the school
• Collaborate with the DOE Principal to set and refine school vision and mission and to set broad policies and goals for BFHS
• Assess attendance data in partnership with DOE leadership, identify challenges and create interventions to address attendance concerns
• Maintain and, where needed, create systems and structures in collaboration with DOE that support the day to day operation of BFHS
• Plan, co-facilitate and attend staff retreats, full staff meetings and team meetings with appropriate parties
• Collaborate with DOE leadership on the in-take process to ensure projected enrollment targets are met, including supervising and debriefing of Coach led meetings with prospective students
• Collaborate with DOE leadership team to plan and schedule daily activities
• Work in collaboration with parent coordinator to support families
• Supervise BFHS GSS staff, including youth internship coordinator, office manager and coaches on a weekly basis
• Oversee the hiring process for GSS staff at BFHS
• Provide staff with training and supervision in: the principles of youth development, trauma informed practice, the skills of solution-focused counseling and advocacy strategies needed for school-based work
• Oversee social emotional work with coaches and school stakeholders to support students and families
• Supervise, plan and participate in interventions as needed to support students and families; proactively lead interventions during crisis situations
• Create and maintain partnerships with external organizations in support of students’ success
• Create and maintain contracts, monitor compliance, and meet reporting requirements for program-funding sources
• Prepare and monitor program budget in conjunction with the GSS Finance and Development Departments
• Document program models for sharing with internal and external partners
• Oversee the use of Salesforce database and the routine use of data for oversight and decision making in support of student achievement
• Work with partnership school division leadership to establish comprehensive professional development and articulation plan
• Participate in agency work groups as needed
• Attend community development and contract agency meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's Degree Preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and 5 years supervisory experience required
• Extensive experience working with youth and families in a high school setting or youth development framework required.
• Ability to motivate, excite, inspire and educate
• Proficiency using technological tools including Google Docs and Google Sheets for data tracking/evaluation, communication, and collaboration
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to clearly articulate a vision and influence key stakeholders
• Excellent group work skills and knowledge of group work process
• Proven track record of managing a team toward ambitious, measurable results
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new protocols and procedures
• Capacity to simultaneously work on multiple tasks and projects, transitioning easily between working independently and contributing as part of a team
• Detail oriented
• Driver’s license preferred
• Must have an understanding of DOE protocols and an ability to work in partnership with DOE principal and stakeholders
• Ability to work late hours, and occasional weekends and overnight retreats

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.