COMPASS High School Program Manager

The COMPASS High School program delivers services to high school students to accomplish the following goals:

1. Provide a safe , engaging and supportive environment with strong adult-student relationships as well as peer bonding and support
2. Provide a culture of learning, skill-building and high expectations
3. Foster confidence, resilience and leadership
4. Encourage exploration of college and career options
5. Facilitate access to key services and resources including mental health services

The program provides students with 1) counseling services to help develop and achieve yearly academic and personal goals, 2) case management and advocacy services to ensure they receive needed support in and out of school, and 3) group discussion and project activities with peers. The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring all services are delivered effectively, and to work collaboratively with other PWC staff and school leadership to integrate the program into the school.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all program activities
• Design lesson plans for group activities and discussion groups, model and oversee facilitation of activities and groups
• Cultivate and forge positive relationships with students, school staff, parents, PWC staff and other key constituents in the community
• Organize special and culminating events, including showcases that highlight student achievement
• Supervise and develop a team of 3 Counselor Advocates (Social Work interns)
• Responsible for recruitment of program participants

Qualifications:

• New York State LMSW, plus SIFI certification required
• Experience managing after-school programs, at least two years of program supervisory experience (including supervising staff who lead groups of youth)
• At least 3 years’ experience within the past 5 years providing services to high school age youth and working with school personnel
• Knowledgeable of NYC DOE promotion and graduation requirements and credit requirements for college entry
• Strong leader and team-builder
• Resolve conflicts and negotiate solutions, and maintain effective working relationships with program staff and school partners
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in and comfort with working with data to inform practice
• Work in fast-paced environment, flexible and can-do attitude
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Demonstrate cultural competency as well as appreciation and sensitivity to diversity of students and families
• Must be able to pass criminal background check and clearance by New York City agencies

Hours:

• Full-time, occasional weeknight and Saturday hours
• Year-round position (summer location and duties will vary)

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range is $65,000 to $75,000 commensurate to credentials and experience. All full-time employees receive an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan with employer match, life insurance, Flexible spending Account/FSA, Commuter benefits, and twenty four days paid annual leave per year, plus four Summer Fridays and 12 other paid holidays..

Partnership with Children welcomes diversity in all its forms and believes that its mission can only be achieved when diversity is leveraged across all areas, including race, gender, gender expression, age, nationality and life experience. Partnership with Children is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Partnership with Children provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.