SkillSpring CRED NYC Program Director
19 days ago
New York
Job Description$100,000 per annum Position: CRED NYC Program Director, SkillSpring Location: Multiple Sites in Manhattan & the Bronx Salary Range: $100,000 per annum Reports To: SkillSpring Senior Director About SkillSpring: SkillSpring, a workforce development program of The New Jewish Home, has supported New York City youth and young adults from under-resourced schools and communities in pursuing careers in health care since 2006. By training the next generation of high-quality, culturally competent health care professionals, SkillSpring generates excitement and enthusiasm for careers serving older adults. Position Overview: The New Jewish Home’s SkillSpring program seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Program Director to lead the implementation of our Community Resources for Employment and Development Program (“CRED NYC”) Program. The Program Director will oversee all aspects of daily operations, supervise a multi-disciplinary team, serve as the primary liaison to the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), and ensure the program aligns with SkillSpring’s trauma-informed, equity-centered approach to workforce development. This full-time role requires experience managing workforce programs for young adults facing systemic barriers such as community violence, housing instability, and long-term unemployment. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design, coordination, and execution of all CRED NYC program components, including outreach, healthcare training, career readiness, case management, clinical internships, and placement., • Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team of case managers, training instructors, job developers, outreach specialists, and mental health professionals., • Serve as the primary liaison to DYCD, ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements, performance benchmarks, and reporting standards., • Oversee data systems, monitor participant progress, and drive quality improvement through regular review of metrics, case conferencing, and stakeholder feedback., • Partner with SkillSpring’s Senior Director and TNJH’s Development, Finance, and HR teams to support program integration, fundraising, budgeting, and compliance., • Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with employer partners, training providers (including Lehman College), and community-based organizations such as East Side House Settlement and Fair Futures., • Represent SkillSpring in high-level meetings with DYCD, TNJH leadership, elected officials, and funders; attend workforce convenings, peer learning networks, and CRED NYC cohort gatherings., • Support curriculum development across key areas including trauma-informed practice, eldercare, professional skills, and participant empowerment., • Contribute to strategic planning and fundraising by supporting proposal development and government grant renewals., • Maintain a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends to accommodate community outreach, employer engagement, and special events., • Ensure a culturally responsive and inclusive environment for participants and staff. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, Marketing, or a related field., • Minimum of 5 years of experience supervising staff and managing workforce or youth development programs., • Demonstrated success in contract compliance, partnership management, and staff leadership., • Familiarity with DYCD-funded programs and/or New York City’s workforce development landscape strongly preferred., • Passion for working with opportunity youth and adults impacted by systemic inequities., • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders. Physical Demands: • The role requires normal mental and visual attention, along with manual coordination., • Work is performed in lighted, heated, and ventilated areas, with occasional interruptions to workflow., • Duties involve regular periods of sitting, standing, or walking and the ability to work at a computer for sustained periods., • Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds., • Travel to all TNJH campuses and program sites is required. Compensation and Benefits: The New Jewish Home provides a competitive salary range, and the actual salary will depend on factors such as experience, education, and organizational need. Our benefits package includes: • Medical, Dental, and Supplemental Vision plans, • 401(k) retirement plan, • Vacation, Holiday, and Sick leave, • Short Term Disability insurance, • Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Health Care, Commuter, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, • Access to a portion of your paycheck before payday through our partnership with RAIN