Program Director (Hoop Haven-Kennedy Center)

Summary: The Program Director at Hoop Haven- Kennedy Center is responsible for the management and service delivery with the Alianza Division Director. The Program Director will supervise the day-to-day programmatic services offered to the participants and their parents at the Kennedy Center (the Center) from the Youth Advocate, Career and College Readiness, Tutorial, SAT Prep and information and referral services. The Program Director will be the site liaison, serving the needs of the youth and families of the Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plan and conduct outreach; develop contacts in the community for cross-referral and interagency collaboration.
• Develop and facilitate curriculum for Sports and Academic services, as well as review the workouts and lesson plans on a weekly basis.
• Conduct intake and thorough assessment of individual client needs and develop a service plan where needed to address barriers to job-readiness.
• Participate in all Hoop Haven, Kennedy Center, and Hoop Haven in addition to participant school meetings as needed to ensure that the program is addressing the needs of CORE participants.
• Recruit tutors and volunteers.
• Participate in the Alianza Division monthly meetings.
• Supervise and support staff.
• Maintain current, accurate documentation of services provided to clients across various youth activities.
• Attend regular sessions with immediate supervisor, agency in-service training and unit meeting, as well as any other agency-related activities or program-related meetings offsite.
• Complete regular monthly and statistical reports and fulfill reporting requirements as defined by funder and supervisor.
• Develop and maintain good communication with other programs and departments within the organization to facilitate intra-agency referrals and collaboration.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00AM to 6:00PM, and Friday and Saturday 1:00PM to 9:00PM. Additional evening and weekend hours will be required to meet program deadlines, goals, client needs, and attend special events. Hoop Haven hours of operation will change as the mission of the program and school is defined. There will be evening and weekend events. Must be flexible with your schedule.

Working conditions and physical demands required:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Remain in a stationary position using a computer at least 50% of the time, or at a work station and while monitoring activities.
• Ability to work with youth and the public.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience required:

• Bachelor Degree in related field required.
• At least three years’ experience in the social service field.
• At least three years’ experience working with youth and working in a community center setting.

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:

• Knowledge of New York City social service delivery systems and resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and dynamic presentation style.
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities Community Services.

Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.