SONYC Director at Women In Need, Inc. – Brooklyn, New York

Title of Position: SONYCYD

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Childcare

Salary: $61,000

Reports to: Director, Children’s Services

Positions reporting to this position: None

Purpose of the Position:

Partnered with Win's Youth Services department, the School’s Out New York City (SONYC) COMPASS Program, funded by the Department of Community and Youth (DYCD), provides a robust academic enrichment program infused with social-emotional support to unhoused youth. The program serves children in grades K-12, offering a safe, trauma-sensitive after/out-of-school learning environment. The COMPASS Program Director is a leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of program activities, performance management of staff, and administrative duties to support high-quality service delivery and alignment with DYCD guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Program Management

• Partner with the Win’s Director of Youth Services to develop, implement, and manage a trauma-informed afterschool program that aligns with the DYCD operational guidelines.
• Manage program administration duties including scheduling, DYCD workscope preparation, tracking attendance, data entry in DYCD portal, reporting, and file maintenance.
• Oversee a schedule of programmatic activities such as STEM, arts, wellness, and social-emotional learning workshops.
• Evaluate program effectiveness, make necessary adjustments, and ensure continuous improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on program activities, accomplishments, and challenges for management and stakeholders.
• Staff Supervision and Training
• Interview, hire, onboard, train, and supervise a team of afterschool program staff, including the SONYC Site Supervisor, Youth Program Coordinator, Youth Program Associates, and an Activity Specialist.

• Provide ongoing support, feedback, and professional development opportunities to enhance staff performance and ensure high-quality program delivery.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, creativity, and a commitment to the program's goals.

1. Outreach and Community Building

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, trauma-sensitive environment that is safe, identity-affirming, where participants feel a sense of belonging.
• Execute an outreach plan in partnership with Win’s Program Services team to attract new participants and keep current families engaged in program offerings.
• Establish and enforce program policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of all participants and staff. Schedule intervention meetings with Program Services and families to address social-emotional concerns.
• Develop positive relationships with participants and caregivers, maintaining open lines of communication and addressing any concerns or issues that may arise.
• Budget and Subcontractor Management
• Support Director of Youth Services with onboarding subcontractors, managing the DYCD budget, and tracking processing of contractual documents.
• Timely communication

Requirements:

• Master's degree in education, child development, or a related field. A master’s degree in progress will be considered.
• An enthusiastic collaborator committed to championing access and equity for families within communities that do not receive adequate funding or resources.
• Must be able to work late evenings, all federal holidays, and occasional weekends as required by the program.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, preferably in an afterschool or youth development setting.
• Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, training, and performance management.
• Strong understanding trauma-sensitive practices, youth development, and community building among individuals impacted by trauma.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to pass background checks and meet any certification requirements.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership: Engage and supports team to achieve high standards
• Facilitating Change: Deliver high quality results consistently. Works as a positive team member to achieve goals.

• Managing Performance: Monitor performance against standards and share expectations clearly. Give feedback in writing and verbally, document performance concerns.
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Applies technical knowledge to solve problems quickly and effectively. Manages time well and pays attention to detail.
• Communicating and Collaborating: Values the full spectrum of diversity and inclusion. Communicates urgent priorities effectively.

WIN’S DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION HIRING COMMITMENT

Our most effective service to our community comes from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experience. As a result, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. Win actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.