Assistant Director, Beacon Community Center IS 271

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 160 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 65,000 individuals and families each year at our 90 locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are in living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA administers school-based Beacon community centers at P.S. 361 in East Flatbush, I.S. 271 in Ocean Hill-Brownsville, P.S. 164 in Borough Park, and I.S. 166 in East New York. Beacon Centers, run in partnership with other community organizations, provide education, recreation, cultural activities, health information and screenings, youth leadership, and social services to the school's students, their families, and other neighborhood residents. Activities and services are available after school, in the evenings, and on weekends, reaching more than 4,000 people per year.

Position: Assistant Director
Reports To: Program Director
Location: 1137 Herkimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11233

What Does a/the Assistant Director (Supervisor I) Do:

• Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.

• Comply with all Federal, State, City, and CAMBA security and privacy policies to protect the confidentiality of individual health information.

• Ensure the safety and security of all participants by following program protocols and procedures, including supervision, accident and incident reporting.

• Communicate with peers in other CAMBA programs on issues related to client progress.

• Understand all aspects of contract requirements and communicate this understanding to staff.

• Work with staff to set realistic weekly and monthly performance targets in accordance with contract requirements.

• Coordinate and supervise the day-to-day activities of direct reporting staff.

• On a periodic basis, observe direct reporting staff engaging with clients and/or supervisory staff.

• Conduct weekly client progress reviews with staff.

• Conduct periodic internal file reviews and implement Quality Assurance measures as needed to ensure quality service delivery to clients.

• Prepare contract reports and statistical information for both CAMBA management and funder use.

• Assist in the analysis of programming and demographic data to make programmatic improvements.

• Organize on-site and off-site training opportunities for professional development of staff.

• Assist the Program Manager in providing oversight for all aspects of the program in his/her absence.

• Confer with the Program Manager, Program Director, and/or other CAMBA management staff as needed regarding programmatic and personnel issues.

• Attend staff/funder/outside agency meetings as requested.

• Review and sign time sheets.

• Prepare performance appraisals for direct reporting staff members.

• Develop appropriate marketing material and marketing/outreach strategies for the program.

• Network both within and outside CAMBA to expand client recruitment and opportunities for client success.

• Have direct client service/program responsibilities in addition to the above.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.

Minimum Experiences and Skills Required:

• Three (3) years’ experience in a youth program of comparable size.

• Good written & verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Computer literacy in other Microsoft Office Suite products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, human services, or a related field.

• Experience working in a DYCD-funded program such as Cornerstone, Beacon, COMPASS, or SONYC.

• Experience working within NYCHA developments or with resident associations.

• Experience supervising part-time or seasonal staff.

• Bi-lingual English and Spanish, or another language spoken in the community served.

Pre and/or Post Employment Requirements:

Successfully complete and maintain all required background checks and clearances throughout employment, as required by applicable federal, New York State, and New York City regulations and as outlined in the pre/post-employment requirements. Failure to maintain required clearances may result in removal from duties involving children and/or further employment action.

• New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Sex Offender Registry (SOR) clearance

• New York State Central Register (SCR) clearance for child abuse and maltreatment

• New York State Staff Exclusion List (SEL) clearance

• New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) clearance, as applicable

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting, as required

• DOE Personnel Eligibility Tracking System (PETS) clearance, as applicable

• Submit medical tuberculosis (TB) test results as part of the onboarding process.

• S-95/F-07 exam and FDNY Certificate of Fitness obtained within two (2) weeks of hire

• Completion of the required health and safety trainings listed below within the first week of employment:

• Foundations in Health and Safety (5 hours)

• Building on Foundations in Health and Safety (5 hours)

• Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis: Elijah’s Law (1.5 hours)

• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma-Informed Practice (45 minutes)

• Mandated Reporter Training (2 hours)

• Getting Ready to Work with Youth Training (30 min)

Compensation: $27.40/hr

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.