The Flushingย YMCA is seeking a Beacon Director who under the supervision of the Youth & Family Director, the Beacon Director is responsible for management of the Beacon program at JHS 189 which includes the overall development, administration, supervision and evaluation of the Beacon Program.ย ย The Beacon Director will focus on maintaining a quality program and while looking for ways to expand the program to meet the needs of the community.ย ย
- Manage fiscal and government contracts, as well as foundation and corporate grants.
- Responsible for grant writing.
- Meet or exceed all contract requirements.ย
- Plan and create new and innovative youth and family programs that meet the needs of the community in keeping with the Branch priority objectives and strategic plan.
- Work collaboratively with Branch staff to develop new programs.
- Develop and grow community partnerships while creating and tracking a resource referral system for youth and families.
- Recruit, hire, develop, train and supervise staff.
- Represent the Branch at necessary program cabinets.
- Successfully maintain and continue to improve the quality of all Youth & Family programs.
- Become a certified trainer in at least one youth area and lead training events.
- Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings and special events.
- Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
- Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Bachelorโs degree in related field.
- Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience supervising community based youth programs and developing prevention program.
- Experience with case management and youth counseling in a mental health setting.
- Knowledge of development and administration of youth programs, supervision, contract management and grant writing.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to work and/or be on call Saturdays and evenings.
- Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus.
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