Assistant Program Director

Overview Summary: Assist the Program Director in overseeing, coordinating, implementation and supervision of comprehensive services to children, youth and families at the Highbridge Gardens Cornerstone Community Center as specified in DYCD contractual provisions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist in the day‑to‑day supervision of activities at the Highbridge Gardens Cornerstone Program. Assist Director in monitoring, reporting, program planning and development of program activities for participants ages 5–21 and their families. Overall responsibility for the successful program implementation and outcome attainment. Work with the Director to ensure prompt submission of reports to both agency and funders. Maintain participant files onsite as well as enrollment and attendance online and maintain DYCD Online System. Assist with supervision and implementation of all activities that occur at the Highbridge Cornerstone Center site; i.e. special events, youth civic engagement projects, recruitment events. Help provide administrative/logistical support to service integration staff. Co‑facilitate all orientations conducted at the Center. Attend monthly meetings and other trainings as needed. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full‑time position. The days and hours of work are generally 2:00pm – 10:00pm, Monday through Thursday, and Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm. Working conditions and physical demands The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability and patience to work with children and young people, recognizing their exuberance and juvenile behavior, particularly in group settings. Remain in a stationary position either working at a computer or monitoring activities. Move for long periods, providing instruction. Travel when taking field trips, using public transportation, traverse city streets, ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions while escorting youth. Qualifications Education and/or experience required: High School Diploma or Equivalency with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working with youth, or an Associate Degree with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with youth. At least two (2) years’ supervisory experience. Experience facilitating workshops and providing one‑on‑one peer mediation is preferred. Experience working with families who face exceptional challenges. Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required: Ability to work collaboratively with teams. Excellent social skills demonstrative of empathy and support. Excellent organizational and administrative skills. Excellent written and oratory skills. Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Charities Community Services