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East Side House Settlement

Assistant Program Director- Lehman YABC

East Side House Settlement, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Assistant Program Director - Lehman YABC Location:

Lehman YABC 3000 E. Tremont Avenue Bronx, NY 10461

Title:

Assistant Program Director, LTW

FLSA Classification:

Non‑exempt, Full‑time

Salary Range:

$55,000 - $60,000

Reports to:

Program Director, LTW

Program:

Lehman Young Adult Borough Center (YABC)

Organization Summary:

East Side House, founded in 1891, is a 501(c)(3) organization that has served the South Bronx since 1963. The organization is dedicated to the community and focused on providing resources and opportunities. East Side House has identified that education is the foundation for economic improvement and through its youth education and technology programs it teaches skills to allow its students and clients to become more self‑sufficient and independent. As a community resource the organization also provides services to families and a growing senior population. In 2020 the organization began food distribution as an additional way to provide economic support to the community we serve.

E.S.H is directly responsible for the administration of Lehman’s Learning‑to‑Work Program, which enhances the school’s academic component by offering additional academic support, career and education exploration, work preparation, skills development, and internships. Lehman Young Adult Borough Center (YABC) is an alternative afternoon and evening program designed to meet the educational needs of high school students who are behind in credits or have adult responsibilities that make it hard to attend school during the day. Students attend YABC part‑time in the afternoon or evening to earn a high school diploma. The YABC program re‑engages high school students who are over‑age and under‑credited or have dropped out of high school.

The Assistant Program Director is responsible for assisting the Program Director in the supervision and management of the entire YABC program. The Assistant Program Director will directly manage systems related to the collection and implementation of program data to ensure that the program meets its contractual requirements. Additionally, they are responsible for the administration of the LTW internship component.

Primary Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

Work in tandem with Program Director to ensure that the partnership between East Side House and the DOE site is in good standing

Provide direct support for the Program Director in areas of staff management and development as well as oversee, and administer the LTW internship program

Assist in the supervision of Student Advisors to ensure that attendance outreach goals are met daily, home visits are conducted when necessary, and student logs stay current. Ensure that post‑secondary support and college exploration is incorporated into student engagement. Conduct regular documentation audits via Salesforce, Civic App, and other databases

Ensure that all fiscal documents are being submitted in a timely manner, which include: bi‑weekly internship payroll on Paycom and data reports to program funders

Maintain updated records of all fiscal transactions for the year which include: monthly LTW internship budget

Maintain ongoing contact with employers to learn of new internship and/or employment needs as well as problems arising from existing placements

Solicit, develop and cultivate internship and/or job opportunities within the community including use of calls and visits to employers to maintain internship partner’ relations

Reach the minimum number of internship enrollment by February 1

Assist students in developing and achieving life/career goals that are assessed throughout LTW weekly seminars and during individual career exploration

Assist students in job search, resume and cover letter development, search strategies and interviewing skills

Prepare and present curriculum to students on job readiness and related topics; facilitate interactive seminars

Ensure the program establishes 2‑3 new internship sites every year while maintaining necessary partnership contracts in order

Maintain database tracking and reporting of each student’s progress and measurable outcomes including timely entry of case notes of weekly meetings and incidents, and employment

Refer students to academic and support services as needed

Attend administrative meetings, program trainings and staff development

Participate in civic and community building efforts, initiative, coalitions, and activities as assigned via East Side House

Participate and help arrange field trips, special events and extracurricular activities

Actively participate in assigned staff development trainings, team meetings, and program meetings

Provide suggestions for program improvement and implementation

Provide other program support functions as required

Serve as team lead when Program Director is absent, or off‑site

Please note that in case of a DOE shutdown, ESH will re‑issue protocols accordingly.

Required Skills / Experience

Minimum B.A./B.S.W. degree required

Minimum two years youth services experience required

Excellent verbal, analytical, written, communication and organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills and time‑management skills

Flexible and adaptable

Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred

Experience working in a school building preferred

Ability to work in a team‑oriented environment and multi‑task

Demonstrated knowledge of community service/development

Minimum intermediate knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Teams/Google Suite, Zoom, and other applications

Competencies

Problem Solving/Analysis

Communication Proficiency

Customer Service/Client Focus

Teamwork Orientation

Time Management/Ability to meet deadlines

Expected Work Schedule This is a full‑time position. Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESH’s needs and school schedule/events. General schedule is Monday – Thursday, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Some evenings, weekends, overnight trips required.

Remote Work ESH has determined that up to ten (10%) of this position can be remote due to COVID‑19. Subject to change as public health conditions evolve.

Required Clearances

Department of Education (DOE)

Supervisory Responsibility This position supervises assigned site personnel, including front‑line staff and/or support staff.

Work Environment Business casual. This job operates in a school office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Travel Up to forty (40%) percent local travel will be required to secure internship sites, to conduct site‑visits, and to meet with site supervisors. Additionally, travel will be required from East Side House Administrative building to DOE site on a regular basis.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is generally a sedentary role; however, some filing and site visits are required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

To be considered for a position with East Side House visit our website: www.eastsidehouse.org/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer AAP/EEO Statement: ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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