Program Manager

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058 Duties Monitor and evaluate Community-Based Organization (CBO) COMPASS contractors. Review and approve program plans. Conduct site visits during late afternoon and early evening hours. Provide technical assistance and direct work improvement or corrective action for underperforming CBO contractors. Participate in contract negotiations. Advance knowledge of COMPASS sites by providing technical assistance and sharing resources to promote program quality. Provide technical expertise to contractors in the development stages of their contracts. Evaluate contract performance reports, as well as agency fiscal documents to ensure contract compliance. Become proficient and provide training to CBOs on DYCD CONNECT, DYCD’s innovative, web-based program management system. Make summary reports to higher administrative levels along with recommendations to improve program performance. Prepare standard reports as designated by higher management. Other projects and tasks as needed to support the COMPASS unit and its programs. Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Agency: DEPT OF YOUTH & COMM DEV SRVS Job Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000 Compensation: USD 60889 - USD 94521 #J-18808-Ljbffr