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About the Role

The Program Director will oversee program staff, operations, and services, ensuring compliance with organizational and funder requirements. This role involves developing new initiatives, managing budgets, and evaluating program effectiveness to support the organization's mission and achieve positive outcomes for participants.

Responsibilities

• Plan the delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization and DYCD contractual obligations.
• Oversee program staff, program operations, services, and the implementation of programs and other processes for the purpose of providing services within established time frames and in compliance with related requirements.
• Participate in organizing meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of identifying issues, gaining knowledge, providing information, and supporting site staff.
• Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization.
• Develop and implement short and long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program.
• Monitor an annual budget and operation plan to support the program.
• Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure that the program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization and funders.
• Ensure that the program activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards.
• Develop forms and records to document program activities.
• Oversee the collection and maintenance of records on the clients of the program for statistical purposes according to the confidentiality/privacy policy of the organization.
• Address and resolve employee issues in conjunction with HR as needed.
• Ensures workflow of the department is handled efficiently and effectively.
• Supervision of re-training for existing staff as needed.
• Ensures that all policies and procedures are following all appropriate legal requirements.
• Ensure that personnel files for the program are properly maintained and kept confidential.
• Establish and implement a performance management process for all program staff.
• Create and oversee staff schedules, assignments, and timesheets.
• Develop collaborative relations with neighboring school staff, administration, and community members.
• Develop and maintain open communication with parents, school administration, and the organization.
• Abide by and enforce all safety protocols as outlined by the Department of Health/ OCFS, FDNY, DYCD and UAU.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age.
• 2+ years in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work.
• Obtain and maintain all security clearance requirements throughout the duration of employment.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based perspective.
• Must be culturally competent - the ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across all cultures.
• Familiar with the regulations and requirements for DYCD and NY State Departments of Health and aware of the compliance requirements as enacted by Federal, State and local jurisdictions.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent employee rapport and community leadership.
• Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer usage, i.e., Windows, Microsoft Suite, Google Apps (drive, sheets, docs) etc..
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently.
• Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed.
• Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events, trainings, emergencies, or compliance visits.

Skills

• Social services familiarity
• Community resources knowledge
• Community outreach passion
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Relationship building
• Basic computer usage
• Microsoft Suite proficiency
• Google Apps proficiency
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Independent work ability
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Strength-based perspective
• Cultural competence
• Employee rapport
• Community leadership
• Communication skills
• Observing details at close range

Location

• Staten Island, NY

Work Type

• IN PERSON
• Full-Time

Experience Level

• 2+ years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age
• 2+ years in a supervisory capacity

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or related field
• New York State School-Age Care (SAC Credentials)

Salary/Compensations

• $70,000.00 - $75,000.00
• $70,000 to $75,000 annually

About the Company

• Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages.
• UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
• The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities.
• UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future.

Equal Opportunity

• EOE