Good Shepherd Services

R&S is committed to providing students with a quality academic experience that prepares them for post-secondary education, meaningful employment, healthy personal and family relationships, and participation in the life of their communities.. Supervise R&S Good Shepherd Services staff, including Internship and Career Coordinators and Advocate Counselors Provide staff with training and supervision in the principles of youth development, the skills of solution focused counseling and advocacy strategies needed for school-based work.. Attend Community development and contract agency meetings.. Extensive experience working with youth and families in a high school setting or youth development framework required.. Additional Information Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity.

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About Us Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! Benefits For Full Time Employees Benefits/Perks: Tuition Assistance Program Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays) Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care) 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time) Candidates hired in this position will work in person but will have the flexibility to work remotely when program need allows Overview Title: Program Director – Research and Service High School Reports To: SVP, Partnership & Community Schools Location: 1700 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 Job Summary: The Program Director oversees the 12-month Research and Service High School (R&S) in partnership with the Department of Education (DOE) to promote the education and leadership goals of the students through the comprehensive services provided. R&S is committed to providing students with a quality academic experience that prepares them for post-secondary education, meaningful employment, healthy personal and family relationships, and participation in the life of their communities. The school focuses its attention on students who are overage and under-credited. Major Duties: Jointly operates the school with the DOE Principal Collaborate with the DOE Principal to set and refine school vision and mission and to set broad policies and goals for the school. Supervise R&S Good Shepherd Services staff, including Internship and Career Coordinators and Advocate Counselors Provide staff with training and supervision in the principles of youth development, the skills of solution focused counseling and advocacy strategies needed for school-based work. Monitor intake process and outreach to prospective students to ensure an ongoing enrollment of 250 students. Plan, co-facilitate and attend staff retreats, full staff meetings and team meetings with appropriate parties. Create and maintain contracts, monitor compliance, and meeting reporting requirements for program funding sources. Create and maintain partnerships with external organizations in support of students’ success. Collaborate with the DOE Principal to create a cohesive team culture, where CBO and DOE staff work together to create a positive learning culture in the school. Prepare and monitor program budget in conjunction with the GSS Finance and Development Departments Oversee the use of the GSS database and the routine use of data for oversight and decision making in support of student achievement. Attend Community development and contract agency meetings. Qualifications: Master’s degree in social work or Mental Health Required Strong leadership skills required. 5 years of Supervisory experience preferred. Extensive experience working with youth and families in a high school setting or youth development framework required. Ability to motivate, excite, inspire, and educate. Exceptional oral and written communication skills Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to clearly articulate a vision and influence key stakeholders. Excellent group work skills and knowledge of group work experience Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new protocols and procedures. Capacity to simultaneously work on multiple tasks and projects, transitioning easily between working independently and contributing as part of a team. Driver’s license preferred. Ability to work late hours and occasional weekends and overnight retreats. Additional Information Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.

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