COMPASS Program Manager
Core
Monitor and provide support to the COMPASS portfolio of youth programs, ensuring health and safety protocols and contractual compliance for over 800 community-based organizations serving K-12 youth.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Community Services)
Builds
After-school childcare services, academic enrichment, and recreational programming for low-income families across New York City.
Domain
Public sector / Social Services / Youth Development
Required skills
Contract negotiation, site visit management, technical assistance, performance evaluation, report writing, training delivery
Preferred skills
Knowledge of DYCD CONNECT system, experience with CBOs, fiscal document review
Responsibilities
Monitor and evaluate Community-Based Organization (CBO) COMPASS contractors; Review and approve program plans; Conduct site visits during late afternoon and early evening hours; Provide technical assistance and directs work improvement or corrective action for underperforming CBO contractors; Participate in contract negotiations; Evaluate contract performance reports, as well as agency fiscal documents to ensure contract compliance; Become proficient and provide training to CBOs on DYCD CONNECT, DYCD's innovative, web-based program management system; Make summary reports to higher administrative levels along with recommendations to improve program performance.