Program Director: Downtown Brooklyn YABC @ Westinghouse High School - 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) 

Candidates hired in this position will work in person but will have the flexibility to work remotely when program need allows

Reports To:       Division Director, BROOKLYN COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS

Location:          105 Tech Place, Brooklyn, New York 11201

Hours:               35 Hours/Week; Exempt

                          (Sep-June: Monday-Thursday 1-9 pm and Friday 9 am- 5pm.

                           July-August: Mon-Fri 7:30 am-3:30 pm)

Salary:               $65,000 - $72,000

Job Summary:  

The Program Director oversees the Downtown Brooklyn Young Adult Borough Center (YABC), which is located inside of Westinghouse High School. The YABC is a youth development, educational, social and work support program for 250 students ages 17-21, annually, including planning and coordinating program components and extensive collaboration with Department of Education (DOE) Personnel.

Major Duties:

• Oversee administration and development of the YABC program.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff of the YABC.
• Develop and maintain a strong rapport with program participants and community/school-based partners.
• Collaborate with Good Shepherd Services and external programs to identify participants for the YABC.
• Maintain close collaboration with Assistant Principal and other NYCPS staff.
• Foster team building through staff meetings, trainings, and activities.
• Develop relevant resources and linkages for participants.
• Recruit and enroll youth to the YABC.
• Participate in supervisory, team and partner meetings as required.
• Attend NYCPS and other external partner meetings to collaborate for the benefit of increasing opportunities, access and resources across academic, employment and social emotional learning spheres.
• Participate in internal committees, workgroups, focus groups and/or director level groups that often address larger agency needs as it regards program, staffing, and performance/competency frameworks.
• Ensure that contractual requirements are met.
• Participate in program evaluation activities.
• Implement program wide events, trips, and groups.
• Create a budget plan that aligns with proposed fiscal forecasting and monitor spending throughout fiscal year to ensure monies are going towards proper student and programmatic needs.
• Carry a small caseload of participants, when necessary.
• Perform statistical, narrative, and record keeping duties as required.
• Collaborate with the Good Shepherd Services support departments to analyze data and outcomes for the programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:    

• Bachelor’s Degree in similar field required. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, or other related fields preferred are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with the young adult population in a school, vocational, or employment setting required.
• 3+ years of experience in program administration, development and supervision a plus.
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice a plus.
• Knowledge of and passion for Racial and Social Justice a plus.
• Must have excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work evenings during the school year (Sept-June).
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth, family, and community development perspective.

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.