Commonpoint
Assistant Director, Community Schools Martin Van Buren High School High School and College Success
Queens County, New York•Full-time
$65,000 - $70,000 annually
$65,000 - $70,000 annually
About the Job
STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY
Commonpoint is a non-profit, multi-service agency with flagship sites in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, Jamaica, and Crotona ( Bronx), with 80 additional sites throughout the community that provide a diverse array of programs and services to over 85,000 individuals. The mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs, and builds community. We accomplish this mission through a broad range of social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.
STATEMENT OF THE POSITION
The Assistant Director is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Community Schools Programming at Martin Van Buren in Queens, NY. The Assistant Director is on-site at the school 5 days a week and is responsible for the management, integration, and coordination of student and family support services, as well as after-school programming and partnerships.
The Assistant Director is responsible for arranging, coordinating, and implementing the initiative’s strategies, services, and resources in consultation with the Community School Director and school administration. The Assistant Director liaises with the school, other Community-Based Organization (CBO) partners and vendors, and city agencies on behalf of the initiative at the school level; participates in the development and manages the implementation of Community School programming consistent with the requirements of the grant and with the expectations of the principal and Community School Director. The Assistant Director serves as the task manager for Community Schools programming. The Assistant Director participates in weekly meetings with CSD, weekly attendance meetings, and meetings with stakeholders as needed.
Education & Qualifications
- Advanced degree in the Social Sciences, Public and/or Education Policy Administration (e.g., MSW, M.S. Ed, MPA/P)
- LMSW/LCSW strongly preferred + SIFI eligible
- 3 years of experience collaborating effectively with public schools and community-based organizations to improve the outcomes of at-risk students
- 3 years of experience working within or managing programs serving youth and families,
- Significant expertise with assets and needs analysis, community organizing, problem-solving, networking, and developing relationships with private and public partners, program management, and improving access to resources for students, parents, school staff, and community members.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Flexible schedule and willingness to work school hours as well as some weekends/evenings for parent/teacher conferences and school or agency events
- Interest in adolescent development, academic improvement, social-emotional learning, Family and/or community organizing, working with school communities, and Community Schools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, analyze, and drive process improvement.
- Experience in the New York City public school system is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Spanish or any of the 9 DOE's most common languages is a plus
Responsibilities
- Co-implementation of school-day Community School Programming
- Work with students on individual and group levels to mitigate barriers to attendance, involvement, and achievement in a school setting
- Ensure that counselors meet expectations of 1x month session with each student on caseload
- Ensure that staff meet input schedule expectations and database entry in a timely and organized manner
- Ensure that program and client data are organized and stored properly
- Ensure that participation goals are met (enrollment and hours)
- Co-facilitate/coordinate all data entry and evaluation measures with CSD
- Ensures agreed-on staff: student ratios
- Co-monitors the Health and Safety of students, families, and partners
- Reviews Content & Curriculum and evaluates appropriateness to participants with CSD
- Co-conduct weekly check-ins with staff and partners
- Recruit, enroll, and retain students to meet and exceed the required enrollment and rate of participation expectations of our funders
- Ensure that the program meets the academic, social, emotional, and recreational needs of students and/or refers them to additional resources where needed
- Co-Coordination of partners and vendors
- Secondary liaison for teachers working in after-school
- Problem-solving at the student, staff, family, and program level * Also use available data (including but not limited to attendance, referral rates, follow-up rates, pre-and post-testing, and disciplinary referrals) to inform programming and interventions
- Serve as a task manager to staff and interns
- Ensure all trip, event rosters, and permission slips are compliant and organized, as well as have appropriate logos, contact info, and medical info.
- Facilitate weekly Success Mentors meetings and lead the direction of the Success Mentor program with clear goals.
- Monitor outcomes of the Success Mentor program.
- Support with program evaluation/surveys and ensure outcomes drive the direction of the program
- Lead community service initiatives for school programming
- Maintain monthly compliance with the Department of Mental Health (DOMH) with Multi-tiered systems of support data.
- Responsible for providing the clinical supervision of up to 11 social work interns at Martin Van Buren High School, which includes:
- Conduct a welcome orientation for all interns
- Meeting weekly for individual clinical supervision
- Completion of mid-year and end-of-year reports
- Providing monthly professional development training opportunities
- Liaise with task supervisors on site at Martin Van Buren to discuss progress and address any presenting performance issues.
- Communicate with social work school educational coordinators to provide performance updates and support during site visits.
General Tasks of All Commonpoint Queens Staff
- Promote and implement the Core Values of the Jewish Community Center.
- Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
- Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
- Active involvement as a supervisee in the supervision process.
- Support the mission of the Samuel Field Y.
- Other tasks appropriate to the Samuel Field Y staff, as assigned.
The Samuel Field Y reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
The Samuel Field Y is an equal-opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to cwitherspoon@commonpointqueens.org. Please indicate “Assistant Community School Director” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Salary: $65,000-$70,000
About Commonpoint
Commonpoint is a community centric nonprofit, serving diverse audiences through every chapter of life, across the five boroughs and beyond. We offer a rich range of services through our vast network of professionals, social workers, and volunteers, giving people the tools and resources to connect and grow.At every stage and every age, regardless of disability or ability, people can look to Commonpoint to find care during a crisis, access opportunities to grow, and deepen their sense of connection to those around them. From summer camps and job training to food pantries and private pool clubs, Commonpoint is by your side. We are proud of our clients, partners, and team members who lift each other up, building relationships for a lifetime. Because being a part of Commonpoint is investing in a community where everyone is invited and welcome.