Intro/Program Description: The Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) is a non-profit, multi-service organization that is focused on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth and aging New Yorkers at 5 locations located in Upper Manhattan (Yorkville and East Harlem.) In addition, as a Meals on Wheels pioneer since 1964, Isaacs Center is responsible for the preparation and delivery of more than 1,000 meals per day to the isolated and homebound through the operation of a food and nutrition program that includes a community kitchen, food pantry, and a delivery service (by foot and truck).

Purpose of Position: The GRCC Beacon Program is seeking a dynamic individual who will work with the Program Director to ensure the quality and integrity of all activities. This person must be innovative, creative, and detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills that will promote a proactive, high energy work ethic and positive work environment. The Assistant Program Director is responsible for integrating services and assuming overall leadership of the Beacon Program in the absence of the Program Director.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 12:00pm - 8:00 pm. Varies. Some evenings and weekends required.

Salary: $58,500 - $71946

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center follow the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and are now requiring all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption.

1. Program Management

• Program has accurate and up to date contact information.
• Sign in/out sheets are updated and maintained onsite for every group or activity
• Ensure that data entry into DYCD database is timely and accurate
• Front desk daily sign in sheets is accurate and maintained onsite
• Maintain positive and proactive communications with children, families, and personnel
• Manage elementary program incidents, reports, and personnel
• Support Program Director in management of the program, including daily supervision and long-term planning
• In the absence of the Program Director, assume full responsibility for the center
• Be an active leader in developing a positive staff and participant culture
• Assist in the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff and volunteers
• Provide direction and support to the part-time direct service staff
• Work closely with all leadership team member to provide a fun, safe and inclusive learning environment
• Serve as liaison between staff, schools and families

2. Staff Supervision

• Evidence of staff fingerprint clearances are on file. DOE, DOH, SEL, SCR, references, staff medicals, 5-hour class.
• Manage staff sign in/out sheets and make sure it is present daily.
• Time sheets are accurate and submitted on time
• Ensure that straus time clocks are accurate
• Model and uphold all Agency and Program guidelines
• Be an active leader in developing a positive staff and participant culture
• Assist in the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff and volunteers
• Provide direction and support to the part-time direct service staff
• Ensure that all required compliance documents and written tasks are reviewed, completed, and submitted timely
• Provide guidance and training to staff on best practices in working with youth
• Support director in maintaining staff files

3. Other

• Serve on the Beacon Program Leadership Team
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, supervision meetings and training programs
• Promote youth voice within the program
• Other tasks as required

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred Master’s Degree desirable
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with a multi-cultural youth population required
• 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a similar setting preferred
• Expertise and experience working with youth

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to promote a positive program environment
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to supervise staff and promote growth

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have/be:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to learn DYCD and fiscal web-based systems

Physical Requirements

• Frequent bending, kneeling, walking –include participating in program activities with program participants

Work Environment

• Indoor/Outdoor /Public school setting
• Shared office space

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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