Program Director (Beacon)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Director should have familiarity with social services and a variety of available community resources, a passion for community outreach, strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. In addition to the requirements set forth as listed below. The Program Director must have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with staff members, participants, parents, stakeholders and the community. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours that include some evenings and weekends.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or related field is MUST candidates that do not have the education requirements will not be considered OR in lieu of the aforementioned educational requirements the Program Director must successfully complete the required New York State School-Age Care (SAC Credentials) within 18 months of starting the position as Program Director.
2+ years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age.
2+ years in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work.
Obtain and maintain all security clearance requirements throughout the duration of employment.
Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based perspective.
Must be culturally competent - the ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across all cultures.
Familiar with the regulations and requirements for DYCD and NY State Departments of Health and aware of the compliance requirements as enacted by Federal, State and local jurisdictions.
Ability to demonstrate excellent employee rapport and community leadership.
Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in basic computer usage, i.e., Windows, Microsoft Suite, Google Apps (drive, sheets, docs) etc..
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently
Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed
Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below.

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.
Working both indoors and outdoors (based on appropriate and safe weather conditions).
Involves sitting approximately 30% of the day, walking or standing the remainder.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 20% of the time.
May include working prolonged periods of time standing and walking, about 95% of the day.
The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer).
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events, trainings, emergencies, or compliance visits.