Program Director

Brooklyn Community Services

. Supervise and manage all aspects of high-quality program service delivery for vulnerable populations .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • United StatesLead💰 $72,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and management capabilities in overseeing program service delivery for vulnerable populations, with a focus on developing educational and recreational programming while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven experience in staff recruitment, training, and performance management, alongside effective communication and community engagement skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Child Development5 Years Of Strong Management ExperienceExperience With Community-Based ServicesExperience With Government ContractsCrisis Intervention Management

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentStaff RecruitmentPerformance ManagementBudget ManagementData MonitoringCrisis InterventionRegulatory ComplianceTraining DevelopmentEvent CoordinationCommunity Engagement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam-BuildingMotivational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

DYCD Cornerstone Database

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree In Social WorkMaster’s Degree In Public AdministrationMaster’s Degree In Public Health

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OrganizationsSocial ServicesYouth ServicesCommunity Needs AssessmentStrength-Based Perspective

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and manage all aspects of high-quality program service delivery for vulnerable populations
Supervise Assistant Directors, Group Leaders, Youth Leaders, Office Manager and Activity Specialists
Provide on-site staff coverage when needed
Oversee day-to-day activities and events of the center
Develop educational and recreational summer and school-year programming
Ensure programs achieve measurable goals and comply with BCS mission, DYCD contracts, and funder/regulatory requirements
Report to and maintain direct contact with DYCD Program Manager
Oversee DYCD site/audit visits and attend DYCD Director meetings
Monitor the DYCD Cornerstone Database and review weekly ROP/ADA and enrollment reports
Recruit, engage and monitor co-locator and subcontractor relationships
Plan and support participant recruitment, enrollment, retention and referral efforts
Coordinate and attend Resident Association meetings
Develop and ensure compliance with Youth Council meetings
Maintain supplies and equipment inventory according to budget mandates
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, evaluate and process payroll for center staff
Develop and implement staff professional development workshops
Participate in cross-agency working groups, committees, training seminars, division staff meetings and community meetings
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or Elementary Education with strong management experience required
5 years or more of strong management experience
MSW, MPA, MPH or equivalent Master’s Degree preferred
Excellent leadership, communication, supervisory and team-building skills
Ability to motivate staff, align staff efforts to changing priorities and approaches, set goals, delegate responsibilities, and manage staff performance
Experience with community-based services for youth, children and families
Experience advocating with participants in NYCHA housing developments
Proven ability to manage professional staff and interact with the community using a strength-based perspective
Ability to develop new programs and meet community needs with compassion and innovation
Hands-on strategic thinking, planning and problem-solving abilities
Comfort communicating with service recipients and families, training staff, and presenting before elected officials, public agency administrators and community members
Experience with government contracts and nonprofit organizations providing social services
Experience managing crisis intervention, mental health and medical issues with participants, and working with people with histories of trauma
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless granted a medical or religious accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule of 35 hours per week
Fully vaccinated workplace requirement with medical or religious exemption accommodation
Equal Opportunity Employer
Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities