Program Director – Transfer High School

Brooklyn Community Services

Program Director for the Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service managing services and supports for students. Collaborating with staff to enhance educational engagement and overall success of the program.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $77,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work collaboratively with the Principal of the transfer school to provide supports and services to students to ensure their successful engagement in a rigorous educational program leading to a high school diploma.
Lead efforts to reach out to students and engage them in the program, ensuring high levels of attendance at school.
Supervise team of Advocate Counselors, Assistant Director, Internship Coordinator, Learn and Earn Site Director, and Case Managers.
Monitor and assess student attendance.
Ensure that Advocate Counselors engage students and facilitate regular attendance; provide regular counseling to students; and co- facilitate daily Restorative Justice Circle class with the assigned Restorative class teacher.
Monitor college advisement services and assure that all students develop a post-secondary plan, make college visits, and complete the college application process as appropriate.
Use data from Apricot and Google documents to review and analyze Advocate Counselors documentation and activity.
Train staff in principles of youth development and solution-focused.
Ensure that staff are trained and equipped to reach out effectively to students.
Ensure full enrollment at the high school.
Work with DOE Parent Coordinator to monitor intake process and outreach to prospective students.
Collaborate with Assistant Principal and Guidance Counselor to plan and schedule classes and daily activities for students.
Develop initiatives to engage parents and/or significant adults as appropriate.
Work with Learning to Work and education staff to assist students in post-secondary planning including college or careers.
Facilitate outreach into the community to secure job placement referrals and internships for the Learning-to-Work program participants.
Monitor compliance with, and meet reporting requirements for, Department of Education (DOE) Learning to Work funding.
Monitor program budget in compliance with the DOE Learning to Work Contract and foundation funders.
Implement Quality Improvement mechanisms and procedures.
Attend community development and contract agency meetings.
Director is responsible for full compliance and accountability of WIOA Earn to Work program.
Supervise team of WIOA Learn and Earn Program; Onsite Site Director, two case managers
Oversees day-to-day operations of WIO Earn to Work contract including staff supervision and communication with Principals
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MSW required, LMSW Preferred
Minimum of five years experience working with youth and families required.
Minimum of three years experience supervising professional staff required.
Proven sensitivity, sensibility and ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
Capability to transition easily between working independently with a high degree of initiative and contributing as part of a team.
Demonstrated competence in verbal, written, organizational, and prioritization skills
Strong communication and organizational skills; great attention to detail
Ability to trouble-shoot complex issues
Proven ability to work with a range of people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances
Maintain client and staff confidentiality
Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, etc.).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Social Impact Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering residents of Brooklyn impacted by systemic poverty. With over 50 award-winning programs across 28 locations, BCS serves more than 20,000 individuals annually, providing essential services that promote educational success, leadership development, employment and housing stability, and support for individuals with disabilities and seniors. Their mission is to ensure that all Brooklynites have access to the resources, education, and opportunities needed to thrive in their communities. Program Director – Transfer High School 🔥 5 hours ago 🏢 Brooklyn – Onsite 💵 $77k - $82k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 📋 Program Manager Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Work collaboratively with the Principal of the transfer school to provide supports and services to students to ensure their successful engagement in a rigorous educational program leading to a high school diploma.
Lead efforts to reach out to students and engage them in the program, ensuring high levels of attendance at school.
Supervise team of Advocate Counselors, Assistant Director, Internship Coordinator, Learn and Earn Site Director, and Case Managers.
Monitor and assess student attendance.
Ensure that Advocate Counselors engage students and facilitate regular attendance; provide regular counseling to students; and co- facilitate daily Restorative Justice Circle class with the assigned Restorative class teacher.
Monitor college advisement services and assure that all students develop a post-secondary plan, make college visits, and complete the college application process as appropriate.
Use data from Apricot and Google documents to review and analyze Advocate Counselors documentation and activity.
Train staff in principles of youth development and solution-focused.
Ensure that staff are trained and equipped to reach out effectively to students.
Ensure full enrollment at the high school.
Work with DOE Parent Coordinator to monitor intake process and outreach to prospective students.
Collaborate with Assistant Principal and Guidance Counselor to plan and schedule classes and daily activities for students.
Develop initiatives to engage parents and/or significant adults as appropriate.
Work with Learning to Work and education staff to assist students in post-secondary planning including college or careers.
Facilitate outreach into the community to secure job placement referrals and internships for the Learning-to-Work program participants.
Monitor compliance with, and meet reporting requirements for, Department of Education (DOE) Learning to Work funding.
Monitor program budget in compliance with the DOE Learning to Work Contract and foundation funders.
Implement Quality Improvement mechanisms and procedures.
Attend community development and contract agency meetings.
Director is responsible for full compliance and accountability of WIOA Earn to Work program.
Supervise team of WIOA Learn and Earn Program; Onsite Site Director, two case managers
Oversees day-to-day operations of WIO Earn to Work contract including staff supervision and communication with Principals
Perform other duties as assigned. 🎯 Requirements
MSW required, LMSW Preferred
Minimum of five years experience working with youth and families required.
Minimum of three years experience supervising professional staff required.
Proven sensitivity, sensibility and ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
Capability to transition easily between working independently with a high degree of initiative and contributing as part of a team.
Demonstrated competence in verbal, written, organizational, and prioritization skills
Strong communication and organizational skills; great attention to detail
Ability to trouble-shoot complex issues
Proven ability to work with a range of people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances
Maintain client and staff confidentiality
Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, etc.). Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs After School Program Director 🕒 February 13 Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation 1001 - 5000 📱 Media ⚽ Sports Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Program Director overseeing growth and quality of after-school programs at New York Edge. Responsible for managing operations, staff, and compliance in a supportive learning environment. 🏢 Brooklyn – Onsite 💵 $58.5k - $62.5k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 📋 Program Manager After School Program Director 🕒 February 13 Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation 1001 - 5000 📚 Education ⚽ Sports 🤲 Charity Website LinkedIn All Job Openings After School Program Director managing the after-school educational program at New York Edge, ensuring quality standards and compliance while fostering a positive learning environment. 🏢 Brooklyn – Onsite 💵 $58.5k - $62.5k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 📋 Program Manager After School Program Director 🕒 October 21, 2025 Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation 1001 - 5000 📱 Media ⚽ Sports Website LinkedIn All Job Openings After School Program Director for New York Edge managing program operations in Brooklyn. Ensuring quality standards, staff development, and student engagement in after-school activities. 🏢 Brooklyn – Onsite 💵 $58.5k - $62.5k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 📋 Program Manager After School Program Director 🕒 October 21, 2025 Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation 1001 - 5000 📚 Education ⚽ Sports 🤲 Charity Website LinkedIn All Job Openings After School Program Director overseeing after-school program operations for New York Edge, ensuring quality standards and student success. Fostering a fun and enriching environment for youth development. 🏢 Brooklyn – Onsite 💵 $58.5k - $62.5k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 📋 Program Manager View More Program Manager Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

MSWLMSWdata analysisbudget monitoringprogram complianceyouth development principlessolution-focused trainingpost-secondary planningcounselingRestorative Justice

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailteam collaborationinitiativesensitivityproblem-solvingconfidentialityprioritizationsupervision

Certifications

MSWLMSW