$60,193 – $90,704 a year
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.
Under the supervision of the Assistant Commissioner with latitude for the exercise of independent action and decision making, provides leadership and support to the Department in ensuring compliance with all internal and external program standards, and to promote continuous quality improvement. Implements and monitors data collection and reporting systems; and coordinates trainings and staff development in evidence-based practices. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
1. Working with Senior Management and Deputy Director’s in implementing effective systems for
program monitoring including but not limited to developing action plans and site monitoring
strategies.
2. Implement standards and protocol for monitoring and quality improvement utilizing existing
DYCD monitoring systems.
3. Support Unit program goals, objectives and measures, strategic plan implementation, and
program evaluation; produce written reports and analyses.
4. Provides technical advice and direct support to programs; Identify best practices, program
curricula/training opportunities and resources to enhance program services.
5. Create and identify professional development opportunities that support the vision and
mission of the agency and Beacon unit.
6. Liaise with external organizations within DYCD; make recommendations to senior
leadership for short term and long term program development.
7. Analyze and develop reports across all programs placed on “action plans” to assess
trends and inform management on needed policies and procedures.
8. Working with predetermined contracts in providing direct support including but not limited to
coaching and training of DYCD Program Managers, onsite training and technical assistance.
9. Knowledgeable of Youth Development and Youth Leadership standards and ability to develop
and integrate practices into program development.
10. Mentor and coach DYCD Program Managers during site observations.
11. Performing other duties as assigned or directed.
12. Carry out special assignments, tasks and projects as assigned by the Senior Director and
Assistant Commissioner as needed.
The roles and responsibility include but is not limited to:
a. Facilitating meetings with other DYCD staff
b. Developing guidelines with suggested/required improvements
c. Assessing resources needed (TA, other)
d. Tracking the life of the plan and making recommendations to management of contract status
2. A four year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent, and six years of full-time, satisfactory professional, technical or administrative work experience in one or more of the fields cited above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” or “2” above. College credits obtained from an accredited college may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 college semester credits for one year of experience as described in “1” above.
However, all candidate must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least two years of full-time experience as described in “1” above.
Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
Three years of full-time satisfactory experience in related field. Candidate must demonstrate the
following:
a. Strong communication, organizational, analytic and observational skills.
b. Writing skills including the ability to adequately describe observations, data and reports.
c. Position requires travel throughout the five boroughs as needed
Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the
position under the 55-a Program.
External Candidates please go to http://www.nyc.gov/careers
Current NYC employees please go to http://www.nyc.gov/ess
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