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About the Role

Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is seeking an Assistant Director of Afterschool to support and strengthen the daily operations of our DYCD/DOMH afterschool and recreation program in Jamaica, Queens, NY. This role involves providing oversight of staff, ensuring program quality, and driving participant engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and leadership to program staff, ensuring accountability, professionalism, and quality service delivery.
• Maintain a strong presence during program hours, actively supporting staff, and engaging with participants.
• Oversee daily program flow, transitions, and overall structure to ensure a safe and productive environment.
• Ensure all program activities meet DYCD/DOMH and organizational compliance standards.
• Monitor attendance, documentation, and reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee completion and organization of all required paperwork, including incident reports, participant files, and program records.
• Lead onsite and community outreach and recruitment efforts to increase participant enrollment and consistent attendance.
• Build relationships with families to encourage program participation and retention.
• Collaborate with case managers and other departments to identify and engage eligible youth.
• Assist the Director with overall program operations and improvements.
• Support staff training and onboarding as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in youth programming, afterschool, or recreation settings.
• Experience with participant recruitment and family engagement.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tracking systems.

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• data tracking systems

Location

• Jamaica, Queens, NY

Work Type

• full-time

Experience Level

• 2-3 years

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Education, Social Work, Youth Development, or related field preferred).

Salary/Compensations

• $55,000 - $60,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan
• Commuter benefits
• Life insurance
• Work/Life Assistance Program
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 10 sick days
• 3 personal days
• 12 paid holidays

About the Company

• Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences offer onsite programs to help families make the most of their stay, with many programs also available to the local community. Our goal is to positively impact families so they can thrive long after leaving our shelters.

Equal Opportunity

• Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.