Assistant Director, Compass (53492)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Assistant Director will be responsible for assisting the Program Director with the overall smooth and effective functioning of the program. Responsibilities and duties include: Assist Program Director with conducting outreach and recruitment efforts to partner schools; ensure enrollment and participation goals are met Maintain programmatic data in funder database adhering to prescribed deadlines; develop and adhere to systems that ensure for the accurate collection of daily attendance Assist Program Director with organizing and executing parent and participant orientations Assist Program Director with training program staff and orienting them to their respective roles and responsibilities within the program structure; evaluate staff performance, motivate, coach and counsel staff to excel Assist Program Director with ensuring that all participant files are maintained in a thorough manner, are updated as needed and maintained in accordance with funder, SACC and DOH requirements In absence of Program Director, responsible for oversight and supervision of program staff, participants and implementation of program activities Provide positive and enthusiastic leadership and direction to team to ensure the delivery of high-quality programming Work with participants to effectively and appropriately resolve any incidents. Communicate with parents as appropriate Closely monitor student retention; develop and implement alternative ways of keeping participants engaged in all program activities Along with Program Director, network and collaborate with partner schools to ensure for smooth program operation and continued alignment between afterschool and school day Assist Program Director with preparing required funder program reports and ensure all program reports and verification tools are submitted on a timely basis Assist Program Director with planning, coordinating, and supervising special events, projects, and field trips Attend funder sponsored meetings, trainings and workshops according to program mandates Assist Program Director with oversight and implementation of Mental Health Supports ensuring staff compliance with one-hour training requirements covering mental health awareness, engagement and de-escalation, crisis response protocols and mental health resources Meet and document required SACC training hours for all program staff on a yearly basis Ensure program participants have every possible resource to attain their goals When needed, assist with recruitment and hiring of new qualified staff Ensure all milestones and outcomes are met Provide participant referrals and follow-up as necessary Submit supply requests to meet programmatic needs Inform Program Director of any issues that may arise and provide written statements as necessary Complete other assignments as directed by Program Director and program administration COMPETENCIES Must have at least two years of experience working with youth in non-profit setting; at least one year of supervisory experience is preferred. Must have a genuine passion for working with youth and be willing to go above and beyond program mandates for benefit of children Must be team oriented, working well with others to inspire success Must be organized, detail oriented, able to multitask, take imitative, and work independently on tasks Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities, as well as set and meet deadlines Strong communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in MS Office Suite Bilingual Spanish/English preferred Must be working on obtaining SACC credentials EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills may be considered qualifying: A School-Age Child Care Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period and two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work preferred; or High School Diploma/HSE and 4 years of relevant experience 1 year of supervisory experience required