Founded in 1974, the Kingsbridge Heights Community Center has been supporting and empowering children, young people, families, adults and community members in the Bronx to reach their fullest potential for nearly 50 years. Embracing a mission to support the well-being of community members "from cradle to career", KHCC offers parenting support, child care, early childhood education, academic enrichment and advocacy, youth leadership, college preparation, violence prevention and intervention… Show more Founded in 1974, the Kingsbridge Heights Community Center has been supporting and empowering children, young people, families, adults and community members in the Bronx to reach their fullest potential for nearly 50 years. Embracing a mission to support the well-being of community members "from cradle to career", KHCC offers parenting support, child care, early childhood education, academic enrichment and advocacy, youth leadership, college preparation, violence prevention and intervention, behavioral health and wellness, career development, adult learning and ESOL, community gardening, nutrition and food access. Show less

Lead 85% of all agency staff and manage all aspects of program planning and operations; Spearhead, direct and advance the implementation of JCCA’s strategic vision across multiple divisions and units; Own management and leadership responsibility for planning, implementation, operations, budgeting, revenue development and quality assurance for foster care, prevention, residential, community outreach, educational, medical, and behavioral health and wellness services; Cultivate and strengthen… Show more Lead 85% of all agency staff and manage all aspects of program planning and operations; Spearhead, direct and advance the implementation of JCCA’s strategic vision across multiple divisions and units; Own management and leadership responsibility for planning, implementation, operations, budgeting, revenue development and quality assurance for foster care, prevention, residential, community outreach, educational, medical, and behavioral health and wellness services; Cultivate and strengthen profitable relationships with funders, government partners, families and other stakeholders to gain support. • Set agency priorities, transform strategic objectives into concrete initiatives that improve performance, quality, and strategic growth while adhering to JCCA's fundamental values and mission.• Plan, implement and advance JCCA’s transition to becoming a leading children's Behavioral Health and Wellness organization in New York State; Craft business development plans and drive strategic growth; • Streamline operational systems to increase efficiency, reduce redundancy, drive growth and expansion;• Promote and elevate organization’s profile through implementation of evidence-based clinical, family support and youth development services, while preserving integrity to applicable practice models.• Lead and coordinate the Program Committee of the Board of Trustees to advance Board governance over programmatic performance, quality and compliance. • Spearhead the cultivation of strategic partnerships and coordinate closely with government and foundations to secure funding, contracts and grant awards to sustain cutting edge programming and systems. Show less

Coordinated and managed all planning and operations for a wide range of youth, juvenile justice and community justice projects across all five boroughs of New York City that promote justice system improvement including: Youth and Community Justice Centers in Harlem, Staten Island and Queens; Restorative Justice Programs for young people and young adults; Community Violence Prevention Initiatives; Youth Courts, Youth Leadership Training and Civic Engagement Programs; Reentry and Aftercare… Show more Coordinated and managed all planning and operations for a wide range of youth, juvenile justice and community justice projects across all five boroughs of New York City that promote justice system improvement including: Youth and Community Justice Centers in Harlem, Staten Island and Queens; Restorative Justice Programs for young people and young adults; Community Violence Prevention Initiatives; Youth Courts, Youth Leadership Training and Civic Engagement Programs; Reentry and Aftercare Programs for adults and juveniles leaving custody. Founded and led the Center’s first Training Institute and coordinated agency-wide staff development initiatives; Oversaw the Center’s and Development Department, coordinating agency-wide grant writing, contract management and fund raising efforts; Promotedcontinuous improvement and quality programming at all project sites through data and system analysis, the development and monitoring of performance metrics and model outcomes; Collaborated extensively with city, state agencies, advocacy and community-based agencies to plan and implement juvenile justice reform initiatives locally and nationally; Spearheaded the Center’s Juvenile Justice Technical Assistance department and consult closely with national and international governments and NGO’s on a range of juvenile and youth justice reform projects. Show less

Coordinated and managed planning, implementation and operations for all juvenile justice prevention and intervention provided by New York City Children's Services including PINS diversion, juvenile detention, juvenile placement through Close to Home, and a host of community-based alternatives to detention and placement, as well as other specialized projects and initiatives for youth and families.

Planned, spearheaded and managed all juvenile justice and community court planning and operations for alternative-to-detention programs for young people and families in Queens and Staten Island, a Respite program for Staten Island delinquent youth to prevent and reduce detention stays, alternative-to- placement programming in the Bronx and Queens for young people with mental health disorders, youth courts in three boroughs, and youth service-learning and leadership and delinquency prevention… Show more Planned, spearheaded and managed all juvenile justice and community court planning and operations for alternative-to-detention programs for young people and families in Queens and Staten Island, a Respite program for Staten Island delinquent youth to prevent and reduce detention stays, alternative-to- placement programming in the Bronx and Queens for young people with mental health disorders, youth courts in three boroughs, and youth service-learning and leadership and delinquency prevention programs. Show less

Led all planning and operations for a multi-jurisdictional community court serving East and Central Harlem. Oversaw the development and implementation of a wide array of services and programs to support litigants in housing and family court, including a resource center to help local landlords and tenants resolve conflicts and access financial support to preserve housing; case management, counseling, career development, civic engagement, and clinical services for justice-involved youth and… Show more Led all planning and operations for a multi-jurisdictional community court serving East and Central Harlem. Oversaw the development and implementation of a wide array of services and programs to support litigants in housing and family court, including a resource center to help local landlords and tenants resolve conflicts and access financial support to preserve housing; case management, counseling, career development, civic engagement, and clinical services for justice-involved youth and comprehensive reentry programs for both juvenile and adult ex-offenders returning to the community. Show less