Comin' Up Program- Site Director (Full-Time)

The Comin’ Up Site Director is responsible for the implementation and successful execution of the coordination of services for the Comin’ Up Gang Intervention Program at the assigned site. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leadership, member participation, case management, program implementation, safety, and administrative compliance. 

The goal of the Comin’ Up Gang Intervention Program is to positively impact the lives of at-risk and gang-involved youth by providing needs-based services and activities to reduce the level of gang violence in the City of Fort Worth.

Location:

• Poly Branch - 3123 Avenue G. Fort Worth, TX 76105

 ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Leadership:

• A competent and credible leader whom others choose to follow
• Define vision clearly and how to get there
• Execute strategy and consistently achieve results 
• Coach team to improve performance, solve problems, and grow careers
• Work with leadership and management to assist in carrying out responsibilities on personnel matters

Participation:

• Implement the recruitment plan and meet the participation goal

Case Management:

• Accountable for case management processes and outcomes
• Utilize coordinated service delivery approach at assigned site; ensure multi-disciplinary team is functioning at an optimal level

Program Implementation:

• Coordination and supervision of wrap-around social services for participants, including: case management, GED instruction, referrals for vocational training, implementation of early-intervention activities, needs-based and life-skills groups, etc.
• Responsible for coordinating program vision and regular communication with the branch director to ensure a smooth transition between programming and services
• Accountable for the successful implementation and completion of grant and contract requirements; responsible for the accurate completion of monthly and other programmatic internal and external reporting for the site

Facility and Child Safety:

• Accountable for adherence to all organizational health and safety policies and implementation of all safety practices and procedures at assigned work location(s)
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect members, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities. Abide by facility maintenance protocols and procedures to ensure compliance
• Accountable for reporting incidents and completing documentation within the required timeline
• Maintain discipline, de-escalate conflict between members and/or others
• Obtain and renew CPR and First Aid certification by the deadline

Administrative Compliance:  

• Complete all required reports and administrative duties on time. 
• Collect and manage required data and internal and external reporting. Ensure accuracy of data and reporting. Ensure the effective completion of all assessment and measurement activities of programs  
• Comply with all administrative policies and procedures, processes and controls
• Accountable for accurate and timely paperwork, reports, and data entry
• Accountable for utilizing all BGCGTC communication tools regularly and effectively

Relationships:

• Be a positive role model 
• Maintain emotional control and make good decisions under pressure
• Represent the Boys & Girls Club in a positive manner

Attendance:

• Regular attendance is required; arrive on time; punctuality is required

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience; social service majors preferred
• Experience with management, fiscal responsibility, case management, and youth programming
• Minimum two years of experience working with at-risk and/or gang-involved youth

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work regular program hours, which include day and evening  (7:00 pm – 11:00 pm)  Monday - Friday
• Ability to attract, train, and retain qualified personnel
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships
• Ability to persuade, influence, and motivate others into action
• Demonstrated success managing relationships with varied community stakeholders.
• Effective time management, organizational, and planning skills;
• Knowledge of conflict resolution strategies and methodology
• Experience in successfully meeting government-funded contracts with deliverables for performance
• Knowledge of problems and barriers at-risk youth face
• Must be a team player, willing to collaborate and make team decisions
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
• Must be able to pass any required background screens and drug screens at any time
• Position requires driving a personal vehicle and a company vehicle. Candidates must have reliable transportation, liability insurance, a satisfactory driving record, and a valid driver’s license for operation of a motor vehicle relevant to carrying out duties and to be covered under the company insurance. The requirement is for an employee to be a minimum of age 21

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual
• Currently certified in CPR/First Aid
• Demonstrated past successful experience managing employee payroll processes, related employee benefit tracking such as absences and hours worked, recruitment/selection of potential employees, discipline, promotion, evaluation, and termination.  
• Experience or knowledge of Boys & Girls Club movement (national and/or local)
• Experience with multi-disciplinary teams 
• Knowledge of case management techniques
• Knowledge of gangs and/or gang activity; knowledge of gang culture and gang intervention.

Salary & Benefits:

• Minimum Salary: $54,467 (exempt; full-time)
• Benefits: Medical Insurance, Flex Spending Account, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement with 5% match, Holiday, PTO

 The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County is an equal opportunity employer. It maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability and medical condition to the extent protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.