Program Director
Location: Bronx, NY, United States
Job Type: full-time
Date Posted:
Salary Range: 80000 - 85000 USD Annually
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Description
Locations: 537 East 146th Street
1932 Bryant Avenue
Summary:
The Program Director of Community Engagement will be responsible for developing, launching, and administering a comprehensive and innovative social services and outreach program at the Betances housing developments. Additionally, the Program Director will support the 2nd Farms development by providing guidance and limited oversight to the team.
The Program Director will work closely with the Department Director, staff, volunteers, interns, and the residents to oversee a comprehensive program that seeks to increase social, economic, and physical well-being, that promotes stability and a sense of community engagement.
Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 annually
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Betances Houses:
• Develop a comprehensive community outreach and engagement program that they will lead, including a
program of services that moves beyond navigating immediate crises toward building sustainable and resilient livelihoods, thereby strengthening long-term housing stability.
• Develop a relationship with residents, gaining an understanding of their needs, and providing access to assistance (via relationships with other local agencies, community-based organizations, and other resources available via Catholic Charities and locally).
• Coordinate an array of educational, community building, and recreational activities for residents, including activities that build capacity and self-sufficiency.
• Provide supervision and support of on-site case management staff and ensure that services are consistent with agency standards.
• Engage with local stakeholders to promote access to services.
• Conduct needs assessments based on routine “grass roots” engagement with the residents and community- based organizations, focus groups, an evaluation of available demographic data, census data and surveys, and make recommendations.
• Collaborate with management to develop a communications strategy that ensures a high quality of life in the buildings.
Second Farms:
• Develop a comprehensive community outreach and engagement program that they will lead, including a
program of services that moves beyond navigating immediate crises toward building sustainable and resilient livelihoods, thereby strengthening long-term housing stability.
• Develop a relationship with residents, gaining an understanding of their needs, and providing access to assistance (via relationships with other local agencies, community-based organizations, and other resources available via Catholic Charities and locally).
• Coordinate an array of educational, community building, and recreational activities for residents, including activities that build capacity and self-sufficiency.
• Provide supervision and support of on-site case management staff and ensure that services are consistent with agency standards.
• Engage with local stakeholders to promote access to services.
• Conduct needs assessments based on routine “grass roots” engagement with the residents and community- based organizations, focus groups, an evaluation of available demographic data, census data and surveys, and make recommendations.
• Collaborate with management to develop a communications strategy that ensures a high quality of life in the buildings.
Second Farms:
• Provide supervision to the Case Manager.
• Assist with the coordination of community engagement events.
• Maintain relationships with residents, local agencies, community-based organizations and other resources.
• Establish and maintain Relationship with Building Management.
HSS Department:
• Assist with the coordination of community engagement events.
• Maintain relationships with residents, local agencies, community-based organizations and other resources.
• Establish and maintain Relationship with Building Management.
HSS Department:
• Develop and maintain documentation practices, collect and identify data trends.
• Adhere to all COS Division policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to all COS Division policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary, and could include evening hours, as required to meet program deadlines and/or client needs.
Working conditions and physical demands:
Must be able to travel between residential sites (in outside weather conditions, walking or taking public transportation as needed, ascending/descending stairs), as well as sit at a work station and use a computer.
Assess and work in varied home environmental conditions; interact with clients or residents who require consistent and comprehensive support, some under potentially stressful conditions.
Qualifications:
Education and/or experience:
Education and/or experience:
- Master’s degree in public administration, Public Health, Social Work or an equivalent degree required
- At least three years of pertinent experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish required.
Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies:
- Community organizing experience and ability to interface with local officials, CBO Executive Directors, Board Members and Residents Association Members
- Must have excellent relationship building, time management, interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Must be a self-starter and work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience with programs/services targeted at underserved groups, including minority and immigrant communities
- Capacity to manage and articulate budgets and data analysis
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively including excellent verbal and written skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Preferred: knowledge of community health strategies; experience with intergenerational populations and/or NORC models; knowledge of affordable housing policies, compliance, and tenants’ rights and responsibilities.
Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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