Director of Youth and Community Engagement
Center for Community Alternatives, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261
About theOrganization
Centerfor Community Alternatives (CCA) supports and builds power with peopleacross New York State who have been affected by mass incarceration,criminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network ofdirect services, advocacy and organizing, and by supporting the leadership ofdirectly-impacted people, we advance civil and human rights for all NewYorkers. CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need tothrive.
WhyJoin the Team? At CCA,we are committed to fair transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitivemarket-informed compensation. The successful candidate's salary is determinedby the combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, andgeography.Our goal is to continue to make CCA one of the mostdesirable nonprofit places at which to work, and in part, recognize theimportance of work-life balance.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Alternative-to-Incarceration Programs:
Provide guidance and supervision to Case Management team including weekly individual and team meetings
Ensure the proper monitoring and documentation of participant program, including school attendance
Ensure treatment plans on a quarterly basis, more if indicated
Ensure accurate and timely data entry of all participant information into the agency’s database
Oversee the process of developing progress update reports for the courts and/or probation;
Mentoring and Community-Based Programs:
Provide guidance and supervision to the Mentoring team including weekly individual and team meetings
Create a monthly schedule of activities, culminating events, field trips and other youth development activities
Develop and coordinate high-quality youth development activities, including the hiring and management of all outside teaching artist consultants and partner organizations
Oversee the delivery of the Interactive Journaling curriculum
Develop partnerships with community-based organizations, provide referrals to afterschool activities, vocational opportunities and academic support
Ensure accurate and timely data entry of all participant information into the agency’s database
Prepare monthly progress report on participant outcomes
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in education, youth development, social work or other related field degree preferred
Minimum 5 years’ experience in case management, youth program development, implementation and evaluation
Minimum 2 years’ management/supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of community-based resources, afterschool activities and opportunities available to youth and families
Knowledge of and strong interest in juvenile justice issues and positive youth development best practices
Strong public speaking, networking, writing and organizational skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME.
12 paid holidays per year
20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff, with the ability to use it after 90-days of employment.
Time off is earned starting on your first day.
7 days of paid sick time
100% paid family leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program CCA Website: HERE
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WhyJoin the Team? At CCA,we are committed to fair transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitivemarket-informed compensation. The successful candidate's salary is determinedby the combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, andgeography.Our goal is to continue to make CCA one of the mostdesirable nonprofit places at which to work, and in part, recognize theimportance of work-life balance.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Alternative-to-Incarceration Programs:
Provide guidance and supervision to Case Management team including weekly individual and team meetings
Ensure the proper monitoring and documentation of participant program, including school attendance
Ensure treatment plans on a quarterly basis, more if indicated
Ensure accurate and timely data entry of all participant information into the agency’s database
Oversee the process of developing progress update reports for the courts and/or probation;
Mentoring and Community-Based Programs:
Provide guidance and supervision to the Mentoring team including weekly individual and team meetings
Create a monthly schedule of activities, culminating events, field trips and other youth development activities
Develop and coordinate high-quality youth development activities, including the hiring and management of all outside teaching artist consultants and partner organizations
Oversee the delivery of the Interactive Journaling curriculum
Develop partnerships with community-based organizations, provide referrals to afterschool activities, vocational opportunities and academic support
Ensure accurate and timely data entry of all participant information into the agency’s database
Prepare monthly progress report on participant outcomes
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in education, youth development, social work or other related field degree preferred
Minimum 5 years’ experience in case management, youth program development, implementation and evaluation
Minimum 2 years’ management/supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of community-based resources, afterschool activities and opportunities available to youth and families
Knowledge of and strong interest in juvenile justice issues and positive youth development best practices
Strong public speaking, networking, writing and organizational skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME.
12 paid holidays per year
20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff, with the ability to use it after 90-days of employment.
Time off is earned starting on your first day.
7 days of paid sick time
100% paid family leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program CCA Website: HERE
#J-18808-Ljbffr