Associate Director of Programs

We are looking for an Associate Director to supervise a team of staff who provide direct support to children within the Mohawk Valley (kindergarten - 12th graders) at school and in the community so that they succeed in school.

Duties (include but not limited to):

Ø Supervise and Manage staff at various location/schools

Ø Ensure programs and services are carried out with fidelity

Ø Ensure staff complete program and services forms and reports accurately, completely and timely

Ø Help staff create, build and maintain supportive working relationships with school building staff

Ø Submit monthly data reports

Ø Be part of management team to build and oversee agency programs and services

Ø On -board new staff – hire, train and supervise as needed

Ø Participate and create on-going professional development

Ø Create and implement agency presentations

Ø Participate and represent the agency at required community meetings

Ø Be a member of the agency management team

Ø Support the agency management, mission and goals at all times

Ø All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Ø Expertise with agency planning, project design and implementation and contract negotiation with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple processes and projects.

Ø Experience in technology applications to include data base development to support program evaluation efforts.

Ø Experience with local, state and federal reporting and requirements.

Ø Working knowledge of public and private human service agencies.

Ø Commitment to a person-centered, family-centered, culturally competent philosophical base.

Ø Commitment to continuous quality improvement and a team oriented collaborative governance model.

Ø Strong and effective writing and presentation skills.

Ø Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Ø Flexibility in a rapidly changing environment.

Required Experience

v Minimum 3-5 years in program management specializing in education and/or human services.

v 5 years in supervisory position.

v B.A. in human services required and M.A. in related field preferred.

v Experience in health, education, substance abuse, juvenile justice, or other related children and family services.

v Experience working with youth and ability to engage youth in services preferred

v Must be able to work independently and be flexible to high paced environment

v Ability to track and input data through agency electronic systems

v Ability and willingness to provide services in the home

v Experience with data collection and analyzing various data points

v Ability to work in excel, one drive, google drive, and other software

v Experience hiring and on-boarding new staff