Assistant Program Director: PS 202

About Us Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success.

At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take.

Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits.

Join our team and help make a difference! Benefits Benefits / Perks : Tuition Assistance Program Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days / Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays) Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care) 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time) Overview The Assistant Program Director is responsible for assisting the Program Director at PS 202 in the development and management of daily programming for the afterschool program.

Reports To : Program Director, LEAP After School at PS 202 Location : 982 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Hours : M-F, 10am 6pm;

35 hours, Non-Exempt Salary : $50,000 - $55,000 Major Duties : Assist Program Director in overseeing the daily operation of all aspects of the program.

Attend all staff meetings and required professional development activities. Assist with the design and implementation programming and scheduling.

In the absence of the Program Director, provide overall leadership and administration of program. Track and input student records and attendance in program databases as needed.

Help to create an environment of accountability, safety, and responsibility amongst participants, and use the established afterschool model.

Coordinate and plan program activities and culminating events. Schedule and participate in parent involvement activities.

Network and outreach to community organizations to provide services and information to program participants. Conduct outreach for participants to enroll in programming.

Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications : High School Diploma required. Candidates with an Associates or higher in Education or Social Work are encouraged to apply.

Three years’ experience in youth program supervision and / or administration. Experience in program development for youth.

Must be able to engage in crisis-intervention activities and demonstrate, lead, and teach a range of group activities. Strong communication, organizational skills.

Team Player and Approachability. Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and / or youth development perspective.

Ability to work occasional weekends / late evenings. Must be able to pass DOHMH & DOE clearances and background checks. Additional Information Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity.

We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission.

Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations.

These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.