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About the Role
Counseling In Schools is seeking passionate and enthusiastic individuals to fill the full-time role of Program Director across multiple locations in NY. This role is critical to the successful operation of our school year programs, serving as the onsite leader responsible for the overall management, supervision, and coordination of the COMPASS after-school program. The Program Director ensures compliance with regulations, oversees curriculum, supervises staff, and fosters a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of daily operations, including supervision of staff, student safety, attendance tracking, and scheduling.
- Maintain communication and partnership with school administrators, DOE personnel, parents, and community stakeholders.
- Recruit, train, and evaluate staff in alignment with SACC and DYCD personnel standards.
- Oversee enrollment, data collection, and reporting in DYCD Connect and other systems.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and licensing requirements.
- Lead program design that incorporates SEL, service learning, culturally responsive pedagogy, and enrichment in literacy, STEM, and arts.
- Serve as liaison for Inclusion and Mental Health Supports, ensuring students with disabilities or special needs receive accommodations and resources.
- Support staff professional growth through reflective supervision, coaching, and PD planning.
- Ensure program activities align with COMPASS goals and quality standards.
- Manage, interview, train, and coach program staff and volunteers.
- Conduct classroom observations and report information to the CIS Supervisor, addressing concerns as they arise.
- Input accurate time and attendance records for all staff, maintain current staff and student files, incident and accident reports, and other required documentation and student data.
- Collaborate with instructors to develop and ensure strong curriculum, activities, and program content that supports initiative goals and outcomes.
- Create a strong sense of community that values respect, acceptance, and high expectations.
Requirements
- Must pass DOE and DOHMH fingerprinting and background clearance.
- Must be available to work onsite Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
- Must take part in 15 hours of professional development opportunities per year.
- Must be available for some organization events outside of regular business hours.
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Conflict-resolution skills
- Diplomacy skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of healing-centered engagement
- Strong understanding of restorative practices
- Capacity to work independently
- Capacity to work collaboratively
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Email correspondence proficiency
- Database management proficiency
- Familiarity with New York State standards
Location
- Multiple locations in NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 3+ years of work experience in youth development preferred
Education Level
- Background in social work, education, or related fields preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $65K-78K
Benefits
- 25+ days of PTO plus paid holidays
- Fully company-sponsored health care coverage (medical, dental, vision)
- Transit check program
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Life insurance coverage
- Referral bonuses
About the Company
- Counseling In Schools (CIS) is a dynamic community-based organization founded in 1986.
- Mission: To promote the emotional and social growth of children so that they can thrive in school and succeed in life.
- CIS has created and fostered relationships with local schools, shelters, and communities to enable New York City’s children to thrive – academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Our expert team includes licensed mental health and youth development professionals who fully integrate into the community.
- We provide programs that equip children, families, teachers, and administrators with the right tools for preventing and coping with the challenges they face.
- We envision and work toward a bright future, full of possibilities, where each child can flourish and reach their full potential.