Position: Assistant Program Director - BHSLCS

Program/Department: EYD - BHSLCS

Reports to: Program Director

Work Location: Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Services

300 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Hours: Full Time - 35 hours per week 8:00am - 4:00pm

Salary Range: $58,500 - $58,500

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults. With programs in 28 locations, BCS serves more than 18,000 individuals a year.

Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service is a small, academically rigorous,

ful-ltime New York City Department of Education Transfer School designed to re-engage high school students who are over-aged and under-credited or have dropped out of high school. Brooklyn Community Services is directly responsible for the administration of the school’s Learning-To-Work Program, which enhances the school’s academic component by offering additional academic support, career and education exploration, work preparation, skills development, and internships.

Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Program Director, offer supervision to staff members.

• Provide oversight and coordination of the intake process for new students including facilitating orientation and Open House sessions

• Organize, plan and facilitate PTA meetings including outreach to parents and guardians

• Experience with effective management of crisis intervention, handling mental health issues and working with people with histories of trauma.

• Provide counseling and support services to families with the intent of improving communication within the families of students and ensure students and families have the support they need to function at optimal levels.

• Facilitate mediations and conflict resolutions sessions between students.

• Develop and implement workshops responsive to youths' needs.

• Assist youth in attending school regularly through identifying obstacles and connecting with resources and conduct attendance outreach including home visits.

• In conjunction with Program Director and counseling team members, work in partnership with Department of Education staff members to ensure a safe and academically strong school environment.

• Assist in carrying out other aspects of the program including planning trips, celebrations, and leadership activities.

• Support youth with all aspects of the future education preparation process including applications, financial aid, personal essay, and college visits.

• Provide referrals and other resources as needed. Document all work and keep case records on all students on caseload as required.

• Lead efforts to reach out to students and engage them in the program, ensuring high levels of attendance at school. Measure outreach efforts and their success.

• Monitor college advisement services and assure that all students develop a post-secondary plan, make college visits, and complete the college application process as appropriate.

• Use data from Skedula to review and analyze Advocacy Counselors’ documentation and activity.

• Train staff in principles of youth development and solution-focused practice. Ensure that staff are trained and equipped to reach out effectively to students.

• Ensure full enrollment at the high school. Monitor intake process and outreach to prospective students.

• Develop initiatives to engage parents and/or significant adults as appropriate.

• Other tasks as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW; LMSW preferred), SIFI certified a plus

• Previous supervisory experience.

• Experience and demonstrated skill in working with youth and families required

• Prior experience in a school setting preferred.

• Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills.

• Must have a commitment to work from a strengths-based and/or youth development perspective

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.