POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED

Position Title: Program Coordinator

Program: East Side House CHAMPS Program

Location: Health Opportunities High School (Bronx)

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Manager of School-based Programs, the Program Coordinator, with latitude for independent judgment, will be responsible for overseeing the complete operation of the Program within the school, implementing and monitoring the educational and recreational programs and activities for students. Areas of responsibility shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work collaboratively with Principal, educators, program and school support staff to implement and integrate comprehensive program services within the school to meet the needs of students and families. These currently include an attendance improvement/ drop-out prevention program during the school day, an internship program and an afterschool program to help youth make constructive use of leisure time, develop leadership skills, and enhance social development.
• Manage program contract to ensure compliance with regulations, expectations, work plans and procedures
• Meet regularly with Manager of School-based Programs to communicate program strengths, enhancements, adjustments, challenges, and concerns that can affect productivity and effectiveness of the program.
• Maintain an awareness of individual needs of students in an array of areas that include education, attendance, social and leadership development and adapt program to meet those needs in consultation with the Manager of School-based Programs, Principal, teachers, or other support staff.
• Develop, organize, and schedule program activities and/or trips that provide students with an opportunity for growth. Ensure that programs are aligned to Dept. of Education academic performance standards and are developed around principles of positive youth development.
• Supervise and provide support and leadership for staff.
• Supervise and evaluate program staff and adhere to personnel policies and procedures.
• Establish reporting systems such as student record keeping, i.e. attendance, health/ emergency records, progress notes, staff meetings, monthly and quarterly narrative and expense reports, program assessment.
• Attend administrative meetings, program trainings and staff development.
• Participate in civic and community building efforts and activities as assigned.

Education/ Experience:

• B.A/ B.S.W. with at least two years experience in youth-related work.
• Essential: demonstrated knowledge of the principles of positive youth development and affinity for working with high school youth.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, communication, organizational skills.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to represent the organization.
• Supervisory experience and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and handle multi-tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and time management skills.
• Knowledge and experience in WordPerfect/ Microsoft Word and other applications.
• Helpful related skills/experience: counseling, program development, community organizing.
• Creativity and sense of humor

Salary: $35,000 - $37,000

Work Schedule: • Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m./flexible evening & weekend hours

Send Resume and Cover Letter via mail, email or fax to:
Ms. Huertas, Human Resources Manager
East Side House Settlement
337 Alexander Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454
Fax: (718) 665-3817 or Email: mhuertas@eastsidehouse.org
Visit our website: www.eastsidehouse.org Absolutely No Phone Calls!
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