Program Manager

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.

Duties

DYCD is seeking a Community Coordinator to help lead its efforts to support CBO's, to assist and work with at-risk, homeless, runaway, and vulnerable youth in NYC. Under the supervision of the Director of RHY Programs, Community Coordinator will perform the following duties:

Plan, implement, and direct programs related to RHY services by evaluating and researching program

needs, and consulting with key personnel to facilitate delivery of services.

Utilize and become proficient with DYCD's web-based information technology program management

systems, such as PTS/EMS, Passport, ECMS and HHS.

Conduct regular site visits at locations in all five boroughs to assess programmatic and administrative

issues and help improve quality of services.

Provide technical assistance and direct work improvement or corrective action for underperforming

contractors by sharing resources to promote program quality

Provide technical expertise to contractors in the development stages of their contracts and

contract/budget modifications or amendments.

Review and evaluate contract performance reports, as well as agency fiscal documents to ensure

contract compliance.

Create summary reports and statistical and program analyses to inform supervisors and make

recommendations to improve program performance.

Review data submitted by contract agencies by examining forms, records, and other data ensuring

that mandates are followed in order to validate proposals.

Other duties as assigned

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
  
  

Preferred Skills

Experience or knowledge of at-risk, runaway, homeless, and vulnerable youth or other youth development programming Background in working with community-based organizations Requires project management skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and meticulous attention to detail Must possess strong oral and written communication, organizational, and analytical skills Experience with data management information systems Ability to think and act strategically and proactively Proficient in Microsoft Office

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

, $60,889.00 – $94,521.00