Department: After-School Program

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours: Full time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Company Overview:

Since 1893, Henry Street has delivered the most effective, compassionate and comprehensive services possible to residents of the Lower East Side. As a multifaceted not-for-profit, Henry Street provides innovative social services, arts programs and healthcare services from 17 locations throughout the Lower East Side. Building upon its legacy for innovation and effective programming, Henry Street has grown to offer more than 50 different programs, currently making it one of the most comprehensive settlement house in New York City, as well as one of the City’s largest social service agencies. Henry Street is governed by a 45-member Board of Directors and is supported by government grants and contracts, as well as foundation, corporate and individual support.

The After-School and Camp Services Department serves close to 1000 every afternoon during the school year, as well as all day on school holidays across a campus of school based and community based sites. Additionally, the department provides ten hour a day care for close to 300 youngsters across three day camp sites in the summer. Program operations must be in keeping with all Department of Health School Age Childcare regulations and American Camping Association standards. Daily programming is dynamic, thematic, enriching, and aligned with all school day curricula, largely focused on core competencies. All sites feature a minimum of one embedded MSW intern to provide crisis management, individual counseling, and group work.

Qualifications:

Applicable Master’s degree required, Masters in Social Work preferred
Familiarity with the American Camping Association and accreditation process preferred
SIFI certification preferred
Demonstrated experience managing budgets and contract compliance requirements
Thorough understanding of New York City Department Of Health licensing requirements for school age child care programs
Demonstrated experience planning and implementing a day camp program
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant supervision experience
Strong management and organizational skills
Experience working with youth of all ages
Experience facilitating training sessions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office & Excel, Data collection software packages, and the Internet

Responsibilities:

Direct after school program sites and camp program
Provide direct supervision; direct workload of staff, make hiring and firing recommendations, complete annual performance evaluation, establish personnel accountabilities and training to support staff
Develop schedule and assign staff activities for camp operation
Manage and oversee program budgets
Prepare and conduct pre-camp and ore-after-school in-service staff training
Monitor safety procedures
Maintain strong relationship with camp families or families of after school program clients and families
Develop, supervise and administer programs to ensure they meet community needs, are in compliance with all licensing bodies, meet internal QA standards, and within budget
Develop and implement related marketing strategies
Oversee timely completion of required reports
Supervise MSW interns embedded into programs
Serve as Chairperson to the Century Community Learning Center Advisory Council or other required councils
Act as point person for government agencies and other funders
Perform additional duties/projects as assigned by supervisor

How to apply

To Apply email Cover Letter and Resume to jobs@henrystreet.org

In the subject line, please indicate “Director of After-School and Camp Services”

Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Henry Street Settlement offers excellent benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program