Job Information
The Home for Little Wanderers After-School Site Manager in New York, New York
Description
The 21st Century After-School Site Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Wediko NY's after school programing at PS 536 (Bronx). The Site Manager is on-site at the school 5 days a week. In partnership with the school and Community Based Organization (CBO) staff, the Manager will focus on program design, budget development and facilitation, parental literacy workshops and community engagement as well as vendor management.
The Site Manager is also responsible for maintaining adequate program documentation, collaborating with CBO partners around the after school program schedule, and serves as a liaison with the school, families, and partnering agencies on behalf of the initiative at the school level.
The 21st Century After-School Site Manager position is a full-time (40 hours/week) and will be supervised by 21 st CCLC Program Manager. The salary range is $68,000-$75,000.
How You'll Be Making a Difference
Overall responsibility for implementing program design, effective service delivery, and all administrative tasks including reporting in a timely manner to your manager, NYSED, DOH, OCFS and The Home.
Serve as liaison to the school community and as leader of on-site programming.
Set vision and culture for site and staff as well as conduct weekly staff meetings.
Ensure full compliance with DOH's and OCFS's operational, and facilities requirements.
With support from HR, recruit, hire, train and evaluate staff in compliance with The Home, DOE & DOH regulations.
Recruit and enroll at least 30% above mandated enrollment number of students at the site.
Ensure a minimum of 202 students achieve 15 hours of service at the site for the fiscal year.
Ensure daily attendance is being appropriately inputted and tracked on EZReports.
Connect and engage students and their families to program services.
Ensure program complies with NYSED requirements including:
Structured activities including enrichment, academic support, leadership development, college readiness and physical activity/healthy living content. These activities must be relevant to participants' interests and lives and reflect students' voice and choice. All activities are to strengthen student engagement via project-based learning.
Offer a minimum of two hours per week of literacy or STEM and Leadership Development.
Professional Development Workshops for school-based staff.
Literacy workshops for parents.
Host quarterly end-of-cycle showcases to engage the school community and families in students' demonstrated learning.
Comply with SACC Regulations for staff and program participants.
Oversee on-site PR efforts for recruitment purposes.
Create and maintain a site-specific Resource Manual, with information on services in a number of areas (e.g. physical & mental health, advocacy, immigration, education, substance abuse, recreational).
Provide 21 st Century Program Manager and other The Home staff with relevant information in a timely manner when requested.
Prepare and track a spending plan based on established program budget with supervisor and in coordination with The Home's Finance Team.
Works with key stakeholders in the community to learn and understand the history of partnerships and the unmet needs.
Support student exposure to further education opportunities (high school and college); build college and career readiness skills.
Participate in staff meetings and staff development opportunities.
Support crisis counseling, conflict mediation and social-emotional support, in conjunction with school mental health staff.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree; Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Public and/or Education Policy Administration or LMSW/LCSW strongly preferred
Approved by DOH (or have all required credentials) to serve as a SACC Program Director / Site Supervisor.
2-3 years’ experience providing services to K-5 school-aged youth and collaborating with school personnel.
Significant experience with assets and needs analysis, community organizing, problem-solving, networking and developing relationships with private and public partners, program coordination, and improving access to resources for students, parents, school staff and community members.
Commitment to ongoing learning and development, proven use of supervision to improve practice.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner.
Excellent organizational skills.
Flexible schedule and willingness to work school hours as well as some weekends/evenings.
Bilingual Spanish a bonus.
What The Home Can Offer You
In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days
Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
Extensive training to new staff
Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
And more!
Valuing Diversity
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)