Program Director, LTW Brooklyn Bridge Academy

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive.  We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in:  Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth.  CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

PROGRAM(S): Learning to Work (LTW) for Transfer Schools will provide services to students, ages 15-21 that are over-aged for grade, under-credited, and have spent at least one year in another high school to earn a high school diploma and gain valuable vocational and life skills supports. Using the Primary Person Model, each student will have a Young Adult Career Advisor who will: guide students towards removing barriers toward graduation, engage students in college preparatory activities including creating a post-secondary plan for every student, provide supportive services, and increase self-direction and self-sufficiency. Each program has an Internship Developer who works with students to provide meaningful career exploration experiences, including providing an internship experience for all students who are interested.

  Position: Program Director

Reports To: Program Manager

Location: 6565 Flatlands Ave., 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11236

What The Program Director Does:

• Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
•  Practice universal precautions.
• Communicate with peers in other CAMBA programs on issues related to client progress and best program practices.
• Work with direct reporting staff to set staff performance targets in accordance with contract requirements.
• Develop and document all program activities.
• Oversee all program operations and manage direct reporting program staff and their subordinates.
• Available to address emergencies outside of regular business hours – i.e. evenings, overnight, and weekends.
• Develop and implement Quality Assurance measures to ensure quality service delivery to clients.
• Ensure that all client files and program files are kept in compliance with CAMBA's and funder's standards.
• Coordinate and supervise programmatic activities of direct reporting staff.
• Observe direct reporting staff engaging with clients and/or supervisory staff.
• Conduct client and program progress reviews with staff.
• Review purchase requisition forms for accuracy and processing.
• Respond to all Principals concerns and meet with Principals on a regular basis.
• Prepare, review and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of, contract reports and statistical information for both CAMBA management and funder use.
• Analyze program and demographic data to make programmatic improvements.
• Oversee onsite and organize offsite training opportunities for professional development of staff.
• Confer with the Assistant Program Director and/or other CAMBA management staff as needed regarding programmatic and personnel issues.
• Participate in staff/funder/outside agency meetings as requested.
• Review and sign time sheets.
• Prepare performance appraisals for direct reporting program staff.
• Immediately report to the appropriate Assistant Program Director any: monitoring visits or funders' events; significant events; any incident that might subject CAMBA to liability.
• May make hiring and firing recommendations to appropriate Assistant Program Director/Senior Vice-President (in consultation and agreement with Human Resources).
• May have direct client service/program responsibilities in addition to the above.
• Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over a period of time.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) and two years of applicable experience. Master’s degree preferred. (A license is required of these Master's Degrees: Social Work (LMSW or LCSW), Mental Health Counseling, Counseling/Guidance, Art Therapy).

Other Requirements:

• Must obtain Dept. of Education fingerprint clearance.
• Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
• Experience with High School aged youth.
• Ability to adapt to the culture and environment of a public school.

Compensation : $63,500 annually

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) 
Benefits : CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

 

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.