Jessica C. Diaz, Msw Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

• Spearhead a team of Beacon and Community School Program Directors to conduct needs assessments within their school communities and monitor the implementation of strategies to address those needs through program design and execution• Create and foster innovative programming that supports the ever-changing needs of students, parents, and community members throughout New York City• Support Program Directors in intentional pedagogic approaches and curriculum development (grounded in the… Show more • Spearhead a team of Beacon and Community School Program Directors to conduct needs assessments within their school communities and monitor the implementation of strategies to address those needs through program design and execution• Create and foster innovative programming that supports the ever-changing needs of students, parents, and community members throughout New York City• Support Program Directors in intentional pedagogic approaches and curriculum development (grounded in the latest evidence-based positive youth development framework, ensuring DOE/funder alignment, and sharing new trends curriculum/learning landscape)• Streamline the effective delivery of culturally competent and inclusive programs; with an emphasis on project-based learning, civic engagement, college & career readiness, mental health & social-emotional learning, social justice, and student voice/choice• Cultivate collaboration between key stakeholders, especially Directors, organizational partners, and principals to support the Community Schools and Beacon Center program models• Evaluate staff performance, identify areas of improvement, develop and lead staff trainings• Encourage and support Program Directors and line staff in their professional development to improve program operations and succession planning.• Collaborate with Director of Development in response to requests for proposals and securing state,federal and local funding• Ensure each site maintains comprehensive files for legal, financial, grant, and licensing purposes• Ensure contractual compliance is met by incorporating grant milestones into performance outcomes Show less

New York, United States

• Create and improve systems and processes that allow the ICM team to thrive and successfully deliver high-quality youth development and community programs in communities of color in Manhattan and the Bronx.• Along with the Executive Director, craft and implement a strategic program delivery plan to align with the integration of a social justice focus and organizational strategy, mission, and core values. • Establish a program assessment strategy to ensure regular evaluation of ICM’s… Show more • Create and improve systems and processes that allow the ICM team to thrive and successfully deliver high-quality youth development and community programs in communities of color in Manhattan and the Bronx.• Along with the Executive Director, craft and implement a strategic program delivery plan to align with the integration of a social justice focus and organizational strategy, mission, and core values. • Establish a program assessment strategy to ensure regular evaluation of ICM’s program delivery and make adjustments as needed.• Manage the overall program budget, data compliance, and submission of any required documents or reports to funding sources and partners.• Ensure that ICM programs meet all compliance and safety requirements set forth by the organization, DOE, DYCD, HHS, funders, and other applicable laws and regulations.• Establish and maintain relationships with board members and existing program partners, working collaboratively with the program staff to maintain and build those relationships for future, strategic growth. Show less

New York, New York, United States

• Provide leadership to and directly oversee $1.5 million budget for all youth & family programming, including all branch programming existing of early childhood, afterschool, camp, learning lab, teen and youth sports programming, and manage two offsite afterschool programs and one offsite college access program serving over 1,000 youth annually.• Create, recommend, and implement a comprehensive youth and family program plan which considers space utilization, equipment needs, budget… Show more • Provide leadership to and directly oversee $1.5 million budget for all youth & family programming, including all branch programming existing of early childhood, afterschool, camp, learning lab, teen and youth sports programming, and manage two offsite afterschool programs and one offsite college access program serving over 1,000 youth annually.• Create, recommend, and implement a comprehensive youth and family program plan which considers space utilization, equipment needs, budget requirements, data entry requirements, record keeping, safety and emergency procedures, DOH School Age Child Care standards, Department of Youth & Community Development standards, American Camp Association standards, and YMCA quality standards• Develop, track, manage and evaluate department budgets and government contract budgets in accordance with branch, association and regulatory compliance.• Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate two program directors and four full-time coordinators in addition to 60+ direct service employees and volunteers that report to each sub-department.• Support the YMCA Annual Campaigns by leading annual fundraising events and working as a key liaison to fundraising staff, donors, and board members• Collect youth program data and statistics to encourage and inform grant proposals and program development• Develop and maintain partnerships in the community with business/civic leaders and other community organizations/agencies. Show less

New York, New York, United States

• Lead and supervise a team of one Site Coordinator, 10 afterschool counselors, and MSW interns in order to ensure the most effective DYCD Discretionary funded afterschool program serving an average of 100 students per academic year with a rate of participation of 85% and above.• Structure and uphold a strength-based, youth-focused, atmosphere that meets the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences by providing an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful… Show more • Lead and supervise a team of one Site Coordinator, 10 afterschool counselors, and MSW interns in order to ensure the most effective DYCD Discretionary funded afterschool program serving an average of 100 students per academic year with a rate of participation of 85% and above.• Structure and uphold a strength-based, youth-focused, atmosphere that meets the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences by providing an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment. Show less

• Ensure the health & safety of teens in the YMCA facility by providing close supervision of all activities, participants, and staff for a free program open to all NYC teens, serving an average of 300 teens per year. • Create, recommend, and implement comprehensive program plans for teen participants, which consider participant suggestions, member experience, space utilization, equipment, and program needs.

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work