Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.
PROGRAM(S): Beacon Community Centers: CAMBA administers school based Beacon community centers at P.S. 269 in East Flatbush and at I.S. 271 in Ocean Hill-Brownsville And at I.S. 166 in East New York. All Beacon Centers are run in partnership with other community organizations to provide education, recreation, cultural activities, health information and screenings, youth leadership and social services to the school's students, their families, and other neighborhood residents. Activities and services are available after school, evenings and on weekends, and reach more than 4,000 people per year.
Position: Assistant Director
Reports To: Program Manager
Location: 800 Van Siclen Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207
What The Assistant Director Does:
- Communicate with peers in other CAMBA programs on issues related to client progress.
- Understand all aspects of contract requirements and communicate this understanding to staff.
- Work with staff to set realistic weekly and monthly performance targets in accordance with contract requirements.
- Coordinate and supervise all day-to-day activities of direct reporting staff.
- On a periodic basis, observe direct reporting staff engaging with clients and/or supervisory staff.
- Conduct weekly client progress reviews with staff.
- Conduct periodic internal file review and implement Quality Assurance measures as needed to ensure quality service delivery to clients.
- Prepare contract reports and statistical information for both CAMBA management and funder use.
- Assist in the analysis of program and demographic data to make programmatic improvements.
- Organize onsite and offsite training opportunities for professional development of staff.
- Assist the Program Manager in providing oversight for all aspects of the program in his/her absence.
- Confer with the Program Manager, Program Director, and/or other CAMBA management staff as needed regarding programmatic and personnel issues.
- Attend staff/funder/outside agency meetings as requested.
- May review and sign timesheets.
- May prepare performance appraisals for direct reporting staff members.
- May develop appropriate marketing material and marketing/outreach strategies for the program.
- May network both within and outside CAMBA to expand client recruitment and opportunities for client success.
- May have direct client service/program responsibilities in addition to the above.
- Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over time.
Minimum Education/Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) and two years of applicable experience and/or equivalent experience.
Other Requirements:
- Must obtain Dept. of Health, Dept. of Education fingerprinting; doctor's note certifying good health; proof of negative results from TB test; and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance.
- Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
- Ability to adapt to the culture and environment of a public school
Compensation: $24.34\hr
Status: Part-time - 40 hrs bi-weekly
CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and two years of applicable experience
- Obtain Dept. of Health, Dept. of Education fingerprinting, and other clearances
What We Do
CAMBA serves more than 65,000 individuals and families each year, citywide, including 10,000 youth. Our 160+ programs in 95 locations improve the lives of a diverse cross section of New Yorkers. From homelessness prevention in Staten Island to supportive housing in the Bronx; from employment training in Manhattan to after school programs and college access in Brooklyn; from family shelter and support in Queens to increasing affordable housing across the city, CAMBA provides holistic services to help struggling New Yorkers stabilize their lives and become self-sufficient. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty. We’re working to change that dynamic so individuals, families, and New York City communities can thrive and succeed. Join our team at http://camba.org/careers Connect with @CAMBAinc via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter And, follow CAMBAVoices.blog.
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