COMPASS Program Director-Bronx, NY

Job Summary

The COMPASS Program Director is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of The Home's DYCD-funded COMPASS after school program. The Program Director is on-site at the school five days per week and is responsible for ensuring high-quality youth development programming, staff supervision, participant recruitment and retention, family engagement, regulatory compliance, program quality, and strong school partnerships. The Program Director serves as the primary liaison between the school community, families, community partners, and The Home for Little Wanderers.

The Program Director is responsible for maintaining compliance with DYCD, OCFS SACC, DOE policies, and organizational expectations. The Program Director also serves as the site's Inclusion Coordinator and is responsible for promoting equitable access to programming for all participants, including youth with disabilities and those requiring accommodations. The position is full-time (40 hours per week) supervised by the After-school Program Manager and starts August 1st.

Salary Range: $68,000‑$75,000

Program Operations & Leadership

• Overall responsibility for implementing program design, effective service delivery, and all administrative tasks, including timely reporting to DYCD, DOE, OCFS, and The Home.
• Serve as liaison to the school community and provide leadership for all site-based programming.
• Establish and maintain a positive program culture that supports youth development, inclusion, safety, and participant engagement.
• Conduct regular staff meetings, supervision sessions, and professional development activities.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
• Develop staff schedules and ensure adequate program coverage at all times.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with DYCD, DOE, OCFS, and SACC regulations and requirements.
• Maintain required program documentation, including enrollment records, attendance records, incident reports, accommodation plans, and compliance files.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and maintenance of participant records within required data systems.
• Participate in monitoring visits, audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and monitor site spending plans in coordination with supervisors and the Finance Department.
• Ensure all program operations align with contractual obligations and organizational expectations.
• Recruit and maintain enrollment sufficient to meet contractual obligations and program participation goals.
• Monitor attendance and participation data to support achievement of DYCD performance expectations.
• Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies that promote consistent participation.
• Collaborate with school personnel and families to address attendance concerns and increase participant engagement.
• Conduct regular observations of program activities and staff performance.
• Monitor participant engagement, attendance trends, and program quality indicators.
• Develop and implement site-based quality improvement plans.
• Utilize attendance, survey, participation, and outcome data to inform program improvements.
• Collaborate with the Content Specialist and Data Coordinator to strengthen program quality and participant outcomes.
• Ensure activities align with DYCD quality standards, contractual goals, and organizational expectations.
• Support implementation of evidence-based youth development and social-emotional learning practices.

Program Content & Youth Development

• Oversee implementation of required DYCD content areas, including:
  • Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • Physical Activity and Healthy Living
  • Academic Support (Elementary Programs)
  • STEAM and Literacy
  • College and Career Awareness
  • Life Skills Development
  • Leadership Development (Middle School Programs)
• Support implementation of DYCD-approved SEL curriculum and promote positive youth development practices.
• Support youth leadership development, civic engagement, and college and career exploration opportunities.
• Ensure activities are developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and aligned with participant needs.

Inclusion Coordination & Student Support

• Serve as the designated Inclusion Coordinator for the COMPASS program site.
• Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment for all participants.
• Coordinate accommodations and support services for participants with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with families, school personnel, related service providers, guidance staff, and community partners to support participant success.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor participant accommodation plans and ensure appropriate implementation by program staff.
• Provide guidance and coaching to staff regarding inclusive practices, behavioral supports, de-escalation strategies, and reasonable accommodations.
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