Job Information
City of New York Program Manager in New York, New York
Job Description
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.
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
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.
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.