Assistant Director

Overview: LA PLAZA BEACON SCHOOL AKA as Alianza Dominicana at La Plaza Beacon is a community center located at 515 West 182nd Street that operates as part of the Beacon Programs, which are school-based community centers serving children aged six and older, as well as adults. Summary The Assistant Director will assist the Director to oversee, coordinate, implement and supervise comprehensive services to children, youth, and families at La Plaza Beacon Community Center as specified in DYCD contractual provisions. Location 515 West 182nd Street New York, NY 10033 Hourly Rate Range $25.00 - $28.00 Position Status Full time, non-exempt Essential Duties and Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Assist in the day supervision and oversight of all programs that include: Afterschool Evening Saturday Day Camp Saturday Night Lights (SNL) Supervision of all staff Assist the Director in monitoring, reporting, program planning and development of activities. Attend weekly meetings with all program cohorts and facilitate evening staff meetings. Overall responsibility for the successful program implementation and outcome attainment. Work in conjunction with the Director in the submission of all reports. Help to provide administrative logistical support to service integration staff. Assist in the supervision of all activities that occur at Beacon Community center site, i.e: contracted, sub-contracted, collocated, linkages and special events or community events Co-facilitate all orientations conducted at the center. Attend stakeholder meetings. Assist the Director in ensuring that the program is in compliance with DYCD, DOHMH, DOE and CBO Ensure the cleanliness and presentation of all Beacon permanent space. Coordinate with Outreach staff the Spring Health Fair. Monitor DYCD in the following areas, enrollment, attendance and other related DYCD connect issue that arise. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work Days and hours are generally Tuesday to Friday 1:30 PM to 9:30 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Additional evening and hours may be required to attend special events or meet program deadlines. Summer Camp schedule Mon-Fri 8am·6:00PM Working conditions and physical demands required 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 and descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions, while escorting youth. Qualifications Education and/or experience required: Bachelors degree required. Two years' Supervisory experience working with youth performing youth worker duties. Experience facilitating workshops. Experience providing one-on-one peer mediation. Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required Bilingual, English/Spanish. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teams. Demonstrated ability to work with families who face exceptional challenges. Excellent social skills demonstrative of empathy and support. Excellent interpersonal and communication 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