CAAT Assistant Program Director

Assistant Program Director - Childrens' Activities After Three Program

S****chedule: 25hours min. per week

Job Type: Part Time / IN PERSON/ Various Locations throughout STATEN ISLAND, NY

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports To: Program Director & Director of Operations

Pay Range: $30 to $35 per hour

(*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances):

ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED:

Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Program Director (Children’s Activities After Three) will work directly under the supervision of the CAAT Program Director and Director of Operations. The Assistant Program Director will be responsible for providing assistance related to; program, operational, fiscal needs, in addition to staff supervision. The Assistant Program Director should be familiar with a wide variety of social services and available community resources, with a passion for community outreach, strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The Assistant Program Director will be responsible to manage and maintain community outreach associated with growing and expanding as directed related to the CAAT and other self-funded programs within UAU. Employees are responsible for complying with all UAU standards. This position is a Part-Time position, Monday-Friday 12:00pm-6:00pm (approx. 30 hours per week). This position also requires daily travel throughout Staten Island and reliable transportation.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

• Maintain participant and staff files and records and assist with administrative tasks as directed
• Maintain attendance records
• Work closely with accounts receivable on applications and tuition payments
• Parent Coordination, as needed and as directed, by Program Director and Director of Operations.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationships with partnering school administration
• Supervise participants and support staff to ensure well-rounded programming is consistently being provided
• Assist with participant arrival and dismissal, as needed
• Communication with participants and families as required
• Model, enforce, teach and develop age appropriate social, physical and emotional behaviors, as applicable
• Employ positive behavior management strategies for both staff and participants
• Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants and staff
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Abide by all safety protocols as outlined by Department of Health/OCFS, and UAU

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years supervisory experience required
• 2+ years of experience working with children, required
• Associate's degree, required. Bachelor's degree, preferred.
• Must be culturally competent - ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures
• Must pass reference checks and background screenings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem solving and mathematical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently
• Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed
• Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk – run occasionally based on programmatic needs. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below.

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.
• Working both indoors and outdoors (based on appropriate and safe weather conditions).
• Involves sitting approximately 30% of the day, walking or standing the remainder.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 20% of the time.
• May include working prolonged periods of time standing and walking, about 95% of the day.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The ability to observe details at close range (withing a few feet or more of the observer).

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