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.
CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into to permanent and/or supported housing.
CAMBA’s Magnolia House is located in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn serves 200 single women at any given time. The majority of these clients are diagnosed with mental illness, some dually with chemical addictions as well.
Position: Assistant Program Director
Reports To: Vice President
Location: Brooklyn, NY
What The Assistant Program Director Does:
- Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
- Clearly communicate both CAMBA’s and funders’ policies, requirements, guidelines, and program performance targets to staff.
- Ensure that all TGP goals, targets, and performance outcomes are met on a monthly/cycle basis.
- Effectively plan and develop facility and maintenance and operation systems to ensure effective delivery of services.
- Develop and implement procedures for measuring and documenting appropriate facility and shelter operations.
- Ensure that all shelters meet all regulatory compliance (i.e.-health, DHS, OTDA, Callahan, RSRI, safety, and fire department).
- Conduct and document one-on-on supervision of direct reporting staff to assess and improve work performance.
- Coordinate purchasing and oversee inventorying and procurement of bulk supplies and equipment.
- Track expenses related to client maintenance systems.
- Oversee management of storage facility and ensure safety and security of people and items contained within.
- Implement and manage a work order system for tracking facilities needs and ensuring completion in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Make recommendations to the appropriate management staff regarding organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Represent CAMBA at funder/outside agency/community meetings as requested, and with public officials and other non-organizations to recommend program and policy improvement.
- Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of weekly/monthly/quarterly/semester/annual reports and statistical information for both CAMBA management and funder use.
- Collaborate with staff in the implementation of Enginuity and inventory databases and ensure the collection of statistical information and tracking results.
- Analyze program and demographic data to make programmatic improvements.
- Prepare, document and analyze all shelter operating expenditures related to client supplies and building maintenance to ensure cost containment and contract compliance.
- Communicate with peers on issues related to client progress and best program practices.
- Assist in the preparation of proposals and the negotiation of contracts.
- Confer with the appropriate Program Director/Senior Vice-President/Executive Vice-President regarding programmatic and personnel issues.
- Immediately reports to the appropriate Vice Presidentany: monitoring visits or funders’ events; significant events; any incidents that might subject CAMBA to liability.
- Assist to review and approve staffs’ training, professional development, vacation and leave requests.
- Review and sign time sheets.
- Prepare performance appraisals for direct reporting staff as needed.
- Make hiring and firing recommendations to appropriate Program Director, Senior Vice-President, and Executive Vice-Presidents in consultation and agreement with Human Resources.
- Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over time.
Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required:
- Associate degree and six (6) years applicable experience.
- Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years applicable exercise.
What are the Qualifications for the Position:
Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required:
• Associate degree and six (6) years applicable experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years applicable exercise.
• Applicants currently enrolled in a program and on track to complete the minimum required education, license, and/or certification within the next three months, and who meet the minimum experience requirements, are encouraged to apply. However, employment is contingent upon satisfying requirements for the position.
Minimum Experiences and Skills Required:
• Experience required listed above with minimum education
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and other basic office technology
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with New York City (NYC) Department of Social Services (DSS)
• Working knowledge of CARES
• Bilingual (English & any other language preferred)
Compensation: $74,000-$77,000 annually
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.
Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.
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 (B.A.)
- Two years of applicable experience
- Bilingual English and Spanish
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.
