Deputy Director
Department: DEPT OF YOUTH & COMM DEV SRVS
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: MANHATTAN
No Exam Required
Department: Workforce Special Initiatives
Salary Range: $60,889.00 – $94,521.00
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.
As a Deputy Director, responsibilities include:
- Assist Director in overseeing the ongoing operations of Workforce programs by managing process, establishing program priorities, ensuring adherence to established Agency procedures;
- Work collaboratively across all DYCD workforce, youth and community development programs as well as with outside stakeholders including intergovernmental partners, community-based organizations, and private sector and foundation partners;
- Interest in working with communities experiencing high-crime, and supporting efforts to build workforce skills while fostering social and emotional development;
- Assist in management of assigned contracts to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, including but not limited to recruitment, job development, data entry, enrollment, placement, timekeeping, payroll, monitoring, evaluation, counseling, program budgeting and file upkeep;
- Prepare detailed reports utilizing advanced spreadsheet software techniques and synthesize complex information into presentations and reports for various audiences;
- Research best practices and work with experts in the field, develop specialized services for individuals experiencing various employment barriers such as homelessness, justice involvement, violence interruption/intervention among others;
- Compile, analyze, and process all reports/data supporting provider performance statistics to inform and support management decision-making;
- Prepare correspondence and responses to public inquiries regarding SYEP for Director’s approval;
- Assist with maintenance and updates to SYEP database systems, perform analysis, and coordinate training and technical support to contractors;
- Provide direct supervision to seasonal staff;
- Perform field work in all five boroughs to ensure vendor compliance with all applicable contract requirements and program performance standards;
- Synthesize complex information into presentations and reports for various audiences, support projects and tasks as needed to support the Workforce Connect unit and programs;
- Represent Agency at appropriate internal and external forums;
- Perform other duties as determined by the Director of Workforce Special Initiatives.
Minimum 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.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with justice involved individuals and/or organizations serving justice involved individuals or those at risk for being victims or perpetrators of gun-violence.
- Knowledge and experience in the workforce development field preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Enjoy working as a team member as well as independently.
- Ability to multi-task and meet constricted deadlines designated by program requirements and needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people.
- Computer literate with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suites and use of data driven systems.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
Job ID: 645258
Title code: 56058
Civil service title: COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Title classification: Non-Competitive-5
Business title: Deputy Director
Experience Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Level: 00
Number of positions: 1
Work location: 2 Lafayette St., N.Y.
Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs
