Program Coordinator (Cornerstone Redfern)
About this role
Company Overview
The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
Position Summary
The Program Coordinator is responsible for the development of policy and procedures for the program. The Program Coordinator assigns work, develops, and communicates expected productivity levels to all staff; prepares and monitors program costs to ensure compliance with program budget.
Essential Functions
- Ensures staff are appropriately recruited and subsequently trained to meet program requirements.
- Ensures that program productivity goals are met efficiently and effectively.
- Participates in program planning. Identifies gaps in services and programs and makes recommendations for meeting community needs.
- Create/Update Program documents and forms.
- Publicizes program and acts as a representative to internal and external stakeholders.
- Addresses the special needs of each group served, and assists in making reasonable accommodations for the hearing impaired, physically challenged or any other disability.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Hours
School Hours: Monday – Friday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Summer Hours: Monday - Friday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Program/Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agency policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, rewarding, disciplining employees, performance reviews, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education, or related field
- Master’s Degree in Education, Social Work or other related field (Preferred)
- Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs
- 2 years’ running a school-based program
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently
- Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V
Company at a glance
The Child Center of NY: Strengthening Family. Building Community
Founded in 1953 as a children’s counseling center in Queens, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city, closing the gap for kids and families in NY’s under-resourced communities. With 60 locations in all 5 NYC boroughs and Long Island our over 1,100 results-oriented professionals are making a difference for more than 58,000 children and their families. We are always on the lookout for new talent in a variety of both in-the-field and behind-the-scenes positions.
We serve children from birth to adulthood with effective, innovative programs in six critical areas: Early Childhood Education, Behavioral Health, Health Homes and Integrated Care, Prevention and Family Support, Youth Development, and, now, Residential Services and Research, Development and Innovation. We know that with the right skills, education, and emotional support – tools that we provide — children of any background can build a happy, healthy, and fulfilling future.
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