Program Director - Beacon

Company: Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc
Location: New York
Posted on: April 15, 2025

Job Description:

Career Opportunities with Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service (inc)A great place to work.Location: IS 265 Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the ArtsAddress: 101 Park Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205Reports to: Division DirectorHours: Full Time - Evening Hours as aligned with Program Operation Hours: M - F 2:00pm - 10:00pmProgram Summary:Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults. With programs in 25 locations, BCS serves more than 12,000 individuals a year. The Beacon Program is a dynamic, school-based community center in North Brooklyn, servicing youth aged 11 and up. This program helps young people acquire the skills they need to graduate from high school, succeed in their chosen career, and give back to the community.Position Summary:The position of Beacon Director is a critical, visible position requiring exceptional leadership, strong management experience, and a successful track record of working with government contracts and nonprofit organizations providing social services. The Director should have experience with community-based services for youth, children, and families, including working with participants in school-based programs.Responsibilities:

• Reports to Director of BCS Education and Youth Development Division;
• Supervision and coverage for direct reports: Assistant Director, Group Leaders, Activity Specialists; Outreach Coordinator; Education Support Family Development Coach;
• Provide on-site coverage for staff when needed;
• Oversee the day-to-day activities/events of the center;
• Develop educational and recreational summer and school year programming in accordance with DYCD and DOH/SACC guidelines;
• Direct contact and reporting to DYCD Program Manager, oversight responsibility of DYCD Site/Audit visits;
• Oversee and monitor DYCD database to ensure program is meeting contract compliance reporting;
• Engage and monitor all co-locator and subcontractor relationships for Beacon site;
• Plan, implement and support all recruitment, enrollment, retention and referral efforts of Beacon participants;
• Coordinate and attend all advisory board meetings;
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment ensuring budget mandates are followed;
• Recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and payroll for all Beacon program staff;
• Experience with effective management of crisis intervention, handling mental health and medical issues with participants;
• Develop and implement staff professional development workshops responsive to youth and community needs;
• Participate in cross-agency working groups and committees to achieve agency goals;
• Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
• Masters Social Work (MSW), or equivalent Master's Degree, preferred; Bachelor's Degree in Education, or other relevant field with strong management experience (5 years or more) required;
• Must be eligible for SACC certification;
• Proficient in typing; responding to emails, and phone calls;
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office; Google Docs; Spreadsheets; and Calendar Development;
• Excellent leadership, communication, supervisory and team-building skills.BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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