SkillSpring DYCD Program Director - New York, NY - The New Jewish Home

Position: Program Director, SkillSpring DYCD
Location: Multiple Sites (All Five boroughs)
Reports To: SkillSpring Director

About SkillSpring:

SkillSpring, a workforce development program of The New Jewish Home, has supported New York City youth and young adults from under-resourced schools and communities in pursuing careers in health care since 2006. By training the next generation of high-quality, culturally competent health care professionals, SkillSpring generates excitement and enthusiasm for careers serving older adults.

Position Overview:

SkillSpring is seeking a Program Director to manage our DYCD youth and young adult development programs. The Director will oversee programs including HHA and CNA certifications, internship programs, performance workshops, community outreach, alumni engagement, and volunteerism. This full-time role requires flexibility in working mornings, evenings, and Saturdays at multiple sites, with hours, days, and locations varying based on seasonal changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the SkillSpring Director to manage and implement all aspects of program activities, including recruiting students and employers, budget participation, and generating reports and statistics as needed.
• Ensure accurate collection, analysis, and management of data for internal and external reporting, improving mechanisms to ensure accountability and transparency.
• Develop and enhance tools to support SkillSpring in generating employment and economic opportunities, including communications collateral, reporting templates, policies, and protocols.
• Recruit, hire, manage, train, and develop staff, consultants, and interns.
• Primary liaison to DYCD
• Assist in developing curricula for college prep, high school graduation, healthcare certification, alumni programming, college support, and workshops.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key strategic partners in education, career development, intergenerational programming, and youth development to ensure student/participant enrollment and retention.
• Represent SkillSpring at external functions, including meetings with TNJH leadership, Mayor’s Offices, and elected officials, some of which may be scheduled in the evening.
• Collaborate with the Development team to identify and increase government grants and donors, contributing to program fundraising goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with TNJH leadership and departments, attending relevant meetings and retreats.
• Adherence to all WIOA contract regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred in Social Work, Education, Student Counseling, Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Proven track record in fundraising, grants, and budget management.
• Experience working with youth from underserved communities.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, and travel to various locations in the Tri-State area.

Specialized Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with high-need/underserved high school students and young adults.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to lead innovative and meaningful programming that resonates with participants.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Proven ability to apply independent judgment in planning, prioritizing, and organizing multiple tasks with attention to detail and time management.
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships.

Physical Demands:

• The role requires normal mental and visual attention, along with manual coordination.
• Work is performed in lighted, heated, and ventilated areas, with occasional interruptions to workflow.
• Duties involve regular periods of sitting, standing, or walking and the ability to work at a computer for sustained periods.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Travel to all TNJH campuses and program sites is required.

Compensation and Benefits:

The New Jewish Home provides a competitive salary range, and the actual salary will depend on factors such as experience, education, and organizational need. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Supplemental Vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick leave
• Short & Long Term Disability insurance
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care, Commuter, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Access to a portion of your paycheck before payday through our partnership with RAIN

Equal Opportunity Employment:

The New Jewish Home is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We are an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veterans employer.