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Roads to Success

Program Director - RSA

Roads to Success, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

MISSION: Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future. VISION: We envision a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success. PROGRAM DESIGN: RTS facilitates youth programs including after-school, summer camps, retreats, conferences and employment opportunities for thousands of NYC youth each year. The Circle of Courage guides our practice, fostering Belonging, Independence, Mastery, and Generosity. Our staff training enables meaningful relationships with the young people in our care, whom we call Our Future Leaders. Primary function

The Program Director's primary functions encompass three core areas: (i) applying the RTS mission and vision for positive youth development within the program, (ii) providing program staff with clear goals, direction, support, and growth opportunities while valuing them as employees, and (iii) establishing and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders. Organizational role

Supervisor: Program Manager Supervises: Program Staff and School Age Students Compensation: $58,500 Non-Exempt Location: Renaissance School of Art, 319 E 117th St, New York, NY 10035 Responsibilities

Administrative Support, Compliance, and Implementation: Oversee and supervise the program, ensuring compliance with Roads to Success standards. Assist in staff hiring and provide ongoing support, supervision, and evaluation of staff in alignment with Roads to Success guidelines. Ensure program elements are delivered on schedule and spaces are prepared for use according to Roads to Success requirements. Manage outreach, recruitment, enrollment, and retention processes as per regulations. Provide participants with resources to achieve their goals following Roads to Success guidelines. Maintain regular contact with school officials and staff. Prepare and submit required program reports timely. Youth Development: Utilize positive youth development principles to foster growth, build self-esteem, and develop responsibility. Build positive relationships and act as a positive role model. Program Development: Plan and organize activities to achieve contractual goals and performance targets, align with standards, and ensure safety and licensing compliance of the site. Family Engagement: Meet with parents and facilitate planning and staff/program orientation sessions. Staffing and Program Supervision: Approve timesheets bi-weekly and process per standards. Maintain personnel and program records for inspections. Ensure proper staff coverage for scheduled and unscheduled time off. Communicate with staff to address issues and meet deadlines. Ensure all staff are eligible to work on respective sites. Program Procedures and Safety: Follow safety, supervision, and incident reporting protocols to ensure participant safety and security. Professional Development: Conduct participant and parent orientations. Attend required organizational and training sessions. Qualifications

A degree in Education or related field or NYS School Age Childcare Credential. At least two years of supervision and program development experience. At least three years of experience in administering youth programming. At least four years of direct experience in an academic/recreation setting. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and Google Docs. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing abilities. Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work well with others. Willingness to go above and beyond for the safety and benefit of participants. Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel welcome and valued. Diversity and inclusion are essential to our success in serving youth. Disclaimer

This job description provides a general overview of the position and its essential functions. It is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The specific duties may change over time, as determined by the needs of the organization. The staff member must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation, and reasonable accommodation will be made where possible absent undue hardship.

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