Community School Program Director
Child Center of NYNew York, New York, United States
Posted July 11, 2022
Full Time
About the Company
The Child Center of NY is a leading provider of comprehensive child and family services across New York City and Long Island. Since its founding in 1953, the organization has grown to 60 locations staffed by more than 1,100 professionals who deliver evidence-based programs in six core domains—early childhood education, behavioral health, integrated health homes, prevention and family support, youth development, and residential services. The Center’s mission is to strengthen families and build resilient communities by closing the gap in under-resourced neighborhoods, offering individualized counseling, mentoring, and abuse prevention initiatives. Its integrated care model and commitment to innovation enable children from birth to adulthood to achieve healthy, fulfilling futures. The Child Center of NY is recognized for its community-centric approach, data-driven outcomes, and a diverse workforce that reflects the populations it serves.
Job Description
The Community School Director is responsible for implementing, integrating, and coordinating the community school strategy in a school setting. This leader empowers relationships with school leaders, stakeholders, and community organizations to ensure that barriers to learning are eliminated and all students graduate.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration or related field
- 8 years' experience in a similar role, minimum of 2 years' supervising staff
- Demonstrated competence in counseling, supervision, and working knowledge of community program administration and planning
- Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Plan