Program Director: Brooklyn Lifelink
US-NY-Brooklyn
External
Req #: 7645
Type: Regular Full-Time
Overview: The Program Director manages and develops the Brooklyn Lifelink Program which assists students with college preparation and support, job readiness and career exploration. The Program Director collaborates with key stakeholders from Good Shepherd Services high school programs, CUNY colleges where specific linkages have been established, vocational training programs and other youth serving institutions that aim at providing multiple post-secondary pathways for young people. In addition, the Program Director develops and manages educational and vocational support services and curriculum for all Lifelink students throughout the year. REPORTS TO: Sr. Vice President, Community Based Programs LOCATION: 503 Fifth Avenue 4th Fl., Brooklyn, New York 11215 HOURS: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt (may include some evening and occasional weekend time) SALARY: $65,000 - $72,000 MAJOR DUTIES: * Supervise and develop Brooklyn Lifelink staff which includes full time college access and success counselor(s), and part time peer coaches/tutors. * Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Brooklyn Lifelink Program. * Collaborate with Good Shepherd Services Bronx Lifelink to assure sharing of resources, information, and best practices to best serve the participants. * Develop and oversee educational services that prepare students for transitioning into college. * Develop and maintain comprehensive programs to facilitate and maintain student college retention including outreach, counseling, academic supports, life skills and concrete supports. * Develop and oversee services that facilitate career exploration, work readiness and financial literacy for program participants. * Supervise the recruitment and outreach efforts needed to enroll participants in Lifelink program (specifically with our Brooklyn Young Adult Borough Centers, Transfer Schools and Community Schools and other GSS and external programs, as appropriate). * Establish and maintain productive relationships with college administration, faculty, student support services, and vocational programs and institutions. * Partner with internal support departments and external partners on the recruitment and enrollment of students in annual SYEP/Summer Melt internships and programming. * Participate in college and vocational partner meetings, research, events, and activities. * Keep abreast of the latest educational and vocational data, strategies, and programs. * Participate in on-going internal program evaluation activities and incorporate the use of data into program management and development. * Ensure that grants requirements are met and provide quantitative and qualitative data as needed. * Manage and understand all aspects of data collection and ensure that deadlines are met, while also developing data entry timelines that coincide with reporting needs. * Represent agency at relevant external meetings. * Participate in agency wide college and vocation/career workgroups and initiatives. * Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelors' degree required; Master's preferred. * A minimum of five years' experience working with young adults using a youth, family and community development framework is required. * Strong group facilitation or teaching skills required. * Experience working in, or closely with college(s) and vocational programs/institutions required. * Passionate about assuring young people's success in college or vocational pathways to careers. * High level of familiarity with the structure, resources and function of colleges and vocational programs/institutions. * Acquainted with current research, literature and trends concerning college access and success, as well as the various multiple pathways of career and vocational training for young people. * Ability to work with diverse staff and participants and network with diverse employer constituents. * Excellent verbal and written communication a strongly preferred. * Proven organizational and teamwork skills required. * Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice a plus. * Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, and/or youth development perspective. Qualifications: Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.
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