JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the overall implementation of the Community School model at West Middle. Work in conjunction with Principals. Oversees any and all activities, programs and services in the school. Responsible for staff hiring; coordinates staff training; supervises, supports and evaluates staff performance; manage collaboration of participating agencies and community providers; monitors programmatic and financial activity of all service providers including subcontracts; oversees programmatic and statistical reports and evaluation related activities as required.

Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities)

·        Assure the functioning of all programs (health, dental, mental health, extended day, parent involvement, specialty services and special projects) within the context of partnership and collaboration with the community and the school

·        Develop, maintain and nurture relationship with school leadership

·        Coordinate other service providers programs – Work directly with BGCH Supervisor on measuring impact of program on participants through ETO & Cayen - Hold providers accountable for quality

·        Data Management – Support staff on monitoring ETO& Cayen quality of data and input

·        Recruit, hire and train staff in conjunction with HR Director

·        Develop programs that aim to develop students academically, socially, mentally and emotionally – ensure that programming is culturally and developmentally appropriate for the target group

·        Create and manage the Advisory Council – encourage community support and participation

·        Assure that hours of operation and supervision in the school fulfill the basic principles of community school environment: extending school day, week and year for children, their families and the community at large.

·        Develop parental involvement in schools with dedicated activities, classes, events - Supervise Parent Liaison

·        Represent school at community meetings and events

·        Monitor program expenditures, sub-contractual program expenditures; liaisons with BGCH accounting staff and local Board of Education financial staff regarding budget monitoring and reports; submits requests for budget revisions as needed.

·        Work in conjunction with Grant Manager to complete funding applications for supplemental project funds and project funds and project renewals

·        Participates in agency-sponsored seminars and conferences to increase professional knowledge and skills.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

·        Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

·        A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in managing programs or operations in a Youth Servicing agency

·        A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with Public School system

·        Connecticut State Driver’s license

·        Knowledge of the Hartford community and early childhood and family support providers

·        Familiarity with After School enrichment programming

·        Cultural competency in working with diverse populations

·        Strong interpersonal communication skills

·        Strong writing skills

·        Understanding of and sensitivity to variant family values

·        Ability to lead a service collaboration team

·        Ability to be “self-starter” and work with minimal supervision required

·        Strong organizational skills required

·        Bilingual/bicultural abilities (English/Spanish) desired

·        Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.