About the Role
East Side House (ESH) is a community resource dedicated to expanding opportunities for individuals, families, and communities through education, career, and supportive services. The LEARNING TO WORK PROGRAM aims to provide high-quality programs and services within community centers and school partnerships. The Assistant Program Director assists the Program Director in supervising and managing the YABC program, focusing on data collection, implementation, and the LTW internship component.
Responsibilities
- Work in tandem with Program Director to ensure partnership between East Side House and the DOE site is in good standing.
- Provide direct support for the Program Director in staff management and development.
- Oversee and administer the LTW internship program.
- Assist in the supervision of Student Advisors to ensure attendance outreach goals are met daily.
- Ensure home visits are conducted when necessary.
- Ensure student logs stay current.
- Ensure post-secondary support and college exploration is incorporated into student engagement.
- Conduct regular documentation audits via Salesforce, Civic App, and other databases.
- Ensure all fiscal documents are submitted in a timely manner, including bi-weekly internship payroll on Paycom and data reports to program funders.
- Maintain updated records of all fiscal transactions, including monthly LTW internship budget.
- Maintain ongoing contact with employers to learn of new internship and/or employment needs and problems with existing placements.
- Solicit, develop, and cultivate internship and/or job opportunities within the community.
- Maintain relationships with internship partners through calls and visits to employers.
- Reach the minimum number of internship enrollment by February 1.
- Assist students in developing and achieving life/career goals assessed throughout LTW weekly seminars and individual career exploration.
- Assist students in job search, resume and cover letter development, search strategies, and interviewing skills.
- Prepare and present curriculum to students on job readiness and related topics.
- Facilitate interactive seminars.
- Ensure the program establishes 2-3 new internship sites every year while maintaining necessary partnership contracts.
- Maintain database tracking and reporting of each student’s progress and measurable outcomes.
- Ensure timely entry of case notes of weekly meetings and incidents, and employment.
- Refer students to academic and support services as needed.
- Attend administrative meetings, program trainings, and staff development.
- Participate in civic and community building efforts, initiatives, coalitions, and activities as assigned by East Side House.
- Participate in and help arrange field trips, special events, and extracurricular activities.
- Actively participate in assigned staff development trainings, team meetings, and program meetings.
- Provide suggestions for program improvement and implementation.
- Provide other program support functions as required.
- Serve as team lead when Program Director is absent or off-site.
Requirements
- Must be able to fulfill all elements of the job description to the highest standard.
- Must be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy and collaborative work environment.
- Employees must be clear to work at ESH.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.
Skills
- Excellent verbal, analytical, written, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and multi-task.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Minimum intermediate knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Teams / Google Suite, Zoom, and other applications.
Location
- Bronx, NY 10461
Work Type
- Full Time
- Local travel up to 40% required
- Some evenings, weekends, overnight trips required
Experience Level
- Minimum two years youth services experience required
- Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Experience working in a school building preferred
Education Level
- Minimum B.A/ B.S.W. degree required
Salary/Compensations
- $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
About the Company
- East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.
- East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan.
- We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their community.
Equal Opportunity
- East Side House (ESH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
