Program Director - Tompkins
Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.
$60,000-65,000 a year
Position Summary: The PYEP (Positive Youth Engagement Program) Program provides individualized care to youth transitioning from program-supported activities to community involvement, by building confidence, reducing reliance on formal supports, and strengthening natural connections. These structured and community-embedded experiences promote skill development, self-esteem, and stability while reducing risk factors associated with out-of-home placement and supporting long-term community integration.
Responsibilities:
- Program implementation and oversight of operations, ensuring high-quality services are delivered in compliance with NYS OCFS and DSS regulations
- Initiate, develop and implement valid, innovative best practice programming consistent with progressive trends, directions and research. Continuously monitor, evaluate and enhance all programming
- Lead, support, and train staff through coaching, motivation, supervision, and professional development.
- Ensure documentation and reporting is completed accurately and on time
- Coordinate youth-centered team meetings, ensuring team collaboration and fostering a supportive, communicative atmosphere
- Continuously maintain and enhance positive relationships with recipients of service as well as local human service providers and community stakeholders
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree - required
Experience:
- 2 years experience in Human Service field required
- Experience with youth mental health strongly preferred
- Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.
Benefits
Benefits available to all staff:
- Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
- Opportunities for Professional Development
Full Time Benefits:
- Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
- 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
- PTO plus 9 paid holidays
- Childcare Reimbursement
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
- Life Insurance
EEO Statement: Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.