Program Director - Commonpoint Queens

Program Director

Forest Hills High School- High School and College Success Full-Time Position

STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY:

Commonpoint is a non-profit, multi-service agency with flagship sites in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica with 70 additional sites throughout the community that provides a diverse array of programs and services to over 70,000 mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. We accomplish this mission through a broad range of social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.

STATEMENT OF THE POSITION:

Within our framework of a holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as Program Director of C.A.S.E. Academy and C.A.S.E. 2.0 in the High School and College Success division will report directly to the Site Director.

Education and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is required.
• LMSW preferred, SIFI certification is a plus.
• At least three (3) years working with adolescents in an urban environment providing group work and/or counseling services that reduces barriers and facilitate educational success and social-emotional wellbeing.
• Availability for overnight college trips and weekend leadership retreat.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement innovative programming for Forest Hills High School.
• Ensure that all contractual obligations are met, including attendance requirements (ROP) of each enrolled program participant.
• Hire, screen, train, and supervise Counselor Advocate(s) within the program.
• Interview and hire MSW interns, along with providing ongoing supervision if SIFI certified.
• Attend all mandatory NYSED and DYCD training, as requested.
• Coordinate and attend all site visits from regulatory agencies, funders and evaluators from DYCD and NYSED, and agency personnel.
• Prepare for DYCD site visits by providing required documents to present to the DYCD Program Manager.
• Collaborate with Site Director to complete the yearly DYCD Workscope and meet the submission deadline.
• Collect the required information for the student Incident Report and submit it to DYCD Connect within 72 hours of the incident.
• Complete student participant attendance weekly into DYCD Connect.
• Ensure that all Commonpoint personnel files for staff and participants are current, including fingerprints, medicals, state clearance forms, credentials, and licenses, and submitted to Human Resources in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all participant files are accurate and kept current with documents, case notes, interventions and success planning, along with attendance requirements.
• Complete and maintain program data in tools provided by the funder (mid/end year reports) and the agency (monthly dashboard).
• Observe and communicate with staff to provide consistent, ongoing supervision and guidance to ensure that staff upholds the policies set forth by Commonpoint, and the New York State Education Department (NYSED), Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), along with School Age Child Care (SACC) and Department of Health (DOH).
• Recruit program participants and complete the enrollment process in a timely fashion.
• Conduct individual and group counseling with students identified by the school and through the program.
• Conduct ongoing (monthly) professional case conferences, schedule site-based training as well as staff meetings, with agendas and attendance sheets.
• Engagement in community advocacy both on-site and within the community and agency.
• Collaborate and communicate with school administration and attend SLT monthly meetings.
• Arrange twice annual program evaluations with Laurus Grant selected by the organization.
• Develop innovative programming in alignment with the goals and outcomes designed for the program including enrichment components, recreation and trips.
• Monitor expenditures (personnel, stipends, incentives, supplies, OTPS, petty cash) to stay within the budget set forth by the Assistant Vice President. Must obtain AVP prior approval before making any purchases.
• Partnership and collaboration with the College Access & Persistence team to provide workshops for students and families on financial aid and the college choice and application process to inform and to attain their support for a college option.
• Active engagement in agency-wide community events and program committees.
• Provide continued outreach and tracking to ensure positive outcomes for program participants upon graduation.
• Participate in regular meetings with school-based and agency staff on college and career readiness.
• Participate in staff training and meetings, including school retreats, division meetings, and professional development.

Job Details:

• Salary: $65,000-$70,000.
• Hours: Full-Time.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday.
• Location: Forest Hills High School.
• Expected Start Date: November 2024.

General Tasks of All Commonpoint Staff:

• Promote and implement the Core Values of the Jewish Community Center.
• Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
• Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
• Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process.
• Support the mission of the Commonpoint.
• Other tasks appropriate to the Commonpoint staff, as assigned.

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to epatitucci@commonpoint.org. Please indicate “Program Director- FHHS'' in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.