Program Coordinator - 4999

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. BronxWorks Afterschool offers high‑quality programs that have a strong balance of academics, recreation, enrichment, and cultural activities to support and strengthen the overall development of youths. BronxWorks Afterschool aims to help young people build skills to support their academic achievement, raise their confidence and cultivate their leadership skills through service learning and other civic engagement opportunities. Responsibilities Recruit, interview and recommend new hires Establish and monitor quality assurance of program goals in compliance with agency and contract expectations. Monitor program's contractual compliance and meet with contract manager during site visits. Act as a conduit with funding source Attend internal and external agency/contract meetings. Attend contract and agency training sessions as provided. Conduct monthly staff meetings or more frequently as required. Supervise and evaluate staff performance, providing monthly written feedback Complete each staff members' annual performance review. Provide staff training program goals and duties as well as expectations to the agency Meet monthly with Program Director for exchange of ideas and written feedback. Submit monthly reports to supervisor and funding source. Perform additional duties as assigned by manager. Program Specific Responsibilities Monitors participants’ enrollment and attendance to ensure compliance with DYCD contractual requirements Monitor program files, participants’ files and personnel files to meet DOH SACC and DYCD regulations Maintain and build partnerships with outside agencies to enhance programming Identify, develop, obtain and organize programmatic and educational themes, resources, materials and curriculum guides for thematic periods Model & review counselors’ lesson plans with a particular ftye.us on ensuring that activities are age‑appropriate thematic, experiential, educationally sound and engaging- Hold weekly/monthly individual meetings with Counselors to identify individual and group educational needs, review lessons, assess classroom environment, and plan events Conduct formal and informal observations of group activities, lessons and classroom environment a weekly basis Create and maintain an educationally enriching environment including bulletin boards, displays and library Develop enriching trip schedule that is aligned with themes and lessons. Provide Counselors with educational materials and help them develop pre‑ and post‑trip activities. Assist with supervision of children and/or provide coverage as needed (on or off‑site). Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in social work or another related field of study. A minimum of two years social services experience. Supervisory, administrative and/or contract management experience required. Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required. Skills/Abilities Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. #J-18808-Ljbffr BronxWorks