Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For 128 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.

Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes 8 core program areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Services (including after school programs), Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center and the Family Childcare Network), the East Harlem Community Partnership, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development.  Union Settlement serves more than 10,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year.

Strengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement, visit www.unionsettlement.org

Position: Community School Director                                                

Department: Youth Services

Reports to: Deputy Director of Young Adult Empowerment

Hours: Full-Time

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000                                                                     

FLSA: Exempt

Location: On-site

Positions Reporting to this Role: 

Position Summary:

Union Settlement seeks an exceptional Community School Director who will ensure that all of Union Settlement’s youth programming in Esperanza Preparatory Academy is of the highest quality, utilizing outcome-based measurements and additional direct tracking methods. The Community School Director is responsible for monitoring and reporting results against performance goals. This is a full-time position supporting the Union Settlements team and serves as an advisor to the principal, providing leadership for coordinating the work of different partners within the school, and aligning the work of partners with the school faculty, including but not limited to organizing and leading CBO providers meeting. The CSD is an integral part of this approach in integrating and aligning school- and community-based services throughout an expanded learning day (such as health, mental health, counseling, and academic enrichment).

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for recruitment and supervision of staff that meets and exceeds Union Settlements and 21 CCLC standards.
• Work with school leadership to maintain a focus on results and track program progress.
• Ensure that the Union Settlement programs are capturing and analyzing data.
• Organize and oversee the collection of the school’s needs assessment data and seek input from school staff, partners, parents, and students to assess the ongoing needs of students and their families.
• Serve as the lead for all programs within the school and external programs looking to form a partnership with the school. Ensure that their goals align with the school’s goals and needs.
• Track and monitor the impact of interventions on high-need students.
• Build relationships to bring resources to enhance the out-of-school time programming during the summer and school year. Program activities should include but are not limited to parent, family, and community engagement, mental health, holiday, and summer programming.
• Support all Union Settlement programs in the building with resource management and development, including grant maintenance.
• Coordinate the allocation of space for students and CBOs.
• Participate in all school leadership meetings, school community meetings, CBO, and specialized meetings such as attendance meetings.
• Work closely with the SONYC Director, COMPASS High Director, and College Readiness Advisors.
• Create opportunities for parent involvement.
• Promote all Union Settlement programs in SLT, attendance, and school functions. Serve as the organization’s lead building ambassador.
• Ensure compliance with all DOE and DOHMH regulations. Monitor student attendance, ratios, and program safety for US programs and the 21 CCLC program.
• Ensure that data is entered accurately and promptly.
• Ensure that all new hires are supported.
• Complete payroll for all 21 CCLC employees.
• Report all incidents in a timely manner and maintain all incident reports.
• Ensure that all budgetary and compliance documents are tracked.
• Monitor the inventory of all program electronics for all US programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Business or related field from an accredited institution required, Master’s degree preferred not required;
• At least two years of supervisory experience in any funded DYCD or 21CCLC or similar program;
• At least four years working with students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds; and
• Demonstrated background of having overcome similar backgrounds as the program participants;
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required; and Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is required.

CO R E CO M P E T E N C IE S

• Leading Others: Creates a sense of urgency throughout the organization on the importance of achieving Inspires, influences, and enables team members to reach their goals
• Facilitating Change: Approaches challenges with creativity and Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlement’s goals.
• Managing Performance: Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision and documents performance highlights and concerns
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones. Seeks and supports professional development opportunities for team Manages finances and budgets effectively
• Communicating and Collaborating: Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holds team accountable to the same standard

Union Settlement’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.