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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

For Full Time Employees 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) 

Candidates hired in this position will work in person but will have the flexibility to work remotely when program need allows.

Overview

The Assistant Program Director will be responsible to serve as an assist for the overall development, implementation, and supervision of the school year afterschool program and the summer learning program. He or she will be the liaison to school staff and act as on site Director when Director is off site. This is a year-round position and will require availability for weekend and evening training requirements.

Reports to: Program Director, M.S. 447 

Location: 125 E. 181 Street, Bronx, NY 10457

Hours: 35 hours/week; Non-Exempt

Salary: $45,000 - $50,000

Major Duties:

  • Overseeing the daily operation program.
  • Attend all staff meetings and required professional development activities.
  • Responsible for the management and security of expansion programming.
  • Assist with the design and implementation of expansion programming.
  • Provide overall leadership and administration of program in the absence of Program Director.
  • File, Track and input student records and attendance in the databases for school year and summer expansion as needed.
  • Help to create an environment of accountability, safety, and responsibility amongst participants.
  • Assist the Program Director in the development of all expansion program schedules.
  • Act as Program Director in Program Director absence.
  • Coordinate and plan program activities and culminating events.
  • Schedule and participate in community involvement activities.
  • Network and outreach to community organizations to provide services and information to program participants.
  • Facilitate staff meetings for expansion staff.
  • Lead Youth Council and Stem Initiative
  • On Floor Supervision
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

  • High School Diploma Required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Bilingual Spanish Preferred.
  • STEM Academy Experience Preferred.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Minimum 1-2 Years Afterschool Experience (working in program)
  • Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development perspective.

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.

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