Daniel Harris

Manage the overall operations of assigned ELOP, ASES, ASSETS and 21st Century programs with a primary concern for grant compliance, service and outcome delivery, supervision and coaching of staff, and stakeholder relations.

• Manage and provide supervision for more than 14 school-based program sites, ensuring effective oversight of a team and staff comprising over 100 individuals. Responsible for overseeing administrative duties and ensuring that performance expectations are consistently met through regular site visits and observations.
• Assist site supervisors in complying with grant requirements, assessing and establishing objectives to enhance program quality, and promoting professional development for both themselves and their teams.
• Provide training to individuals and design training plans to foster ongoing professional growth for both the team and staff. Create and facilitate departmental training sessions, offer on-site coaching, conduct regular feedback sessions, evaluate performance, and offer mentorship.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources department routinely to ensure the optimal staffing of sites with highly qualified individuals as part of the hiring process. Address and resolve concerns and grievances while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Contribute to the formulation of strategic plans and collaborate with executive leaders to guide the direction of the Youth Development Services department.
• Establish and nurture partnerships with GGUSD, OCDE, CDE, and other organizations to advance program goals and objectives while ensuring alignment with the mission of all parties involved.

Manage the overall operations of an ASES school based program site with a primary concern for grant compliance, service and outcome delivery, supervision and coaching of staff, and stakeholder relations while assisting the Area Director to meet team goals.

• Maintain the core responsibilities of a Site Supervisor while providing support to the Area Director.
• Mentor and train new Site Supervisors, offering feedback on their work performance and program quality, and collaborating with peers to establish and achieve goals.
• Daily coordination with scheduling sub-staff, including recruitment and hiring of new employees, and assignment to sites based on attendance and priority needs.
• Lead departmental workgroups, emphasizing staff professional development, while designing and updating training protocols for new hires. Additionally, responsible for organizing, creating, and conducting training sessions for new hires.

Manage the overall operations of an ASES school based program site with a primary concern for grant compliance, service and outcome delivery, supervision and coaching of staff, and stakeholder relations.

• Manage grant compliance for program requirements and lead staff to deliver a high-quality program emphasizing academics, enrichment activities, and family, youth, and school engagement.
• Oversee budget management and material procurement, ensuring compliance with enrollment and attendance targets while accurately completing all necessary grant records and documentation.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to families and youth through close collaboration with the school site and GGUSD, addressing community needs effectively.
• Lead the recruitment and training of staff at site, offered continuous performance feedback and coaching, and organized on-site professional development opportunities.

Deliver a high-quality program experience for families by actively engaging with youth while upholding the mission and values of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove while assisting the Site Supervisor as part of the management team.

• Maintain the core responsibilities of a Youth Development Professional while providing support to the Site Supervisor.
• In charge of site management when the Site Supervisor is absent.
• Provide coaching and training for staff, serving as a mentor for new hires.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and maintain accurate and complete documentation and record-keeping.

Deliver a high-quality program experience for families by actively engaging with youth while upholding the mission and values of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove.

• Serve as a mentor and role model for youth.
• Ensure the safety, well-being, and care of all members, both physically and emotionally.
• Establish an effective and conducive classroom structure that supports academic learning.
• Design engaging enrichment activities that encompass education, character development, service, health and wellness, sports and recreation, and the arts.
• Implement positive behavior intervention systems to redirect behaviors and create a welcoming environment that equips youth with social and emotional learning (SEL) skills.

Manage the overall operations of the Extended Day Program with a primary focus on program quality, exceptional customer service, and staff supervision and coaching

• Maintain the core responsibilities of a Staff Member while providing support to the Site Supervisor.
• Lead staff to deliver a high-quality program emphasizing academics, enrichment activities, and family, youth, and school engagement.
• Oversee budget management and material procurement, ensuring compliance with enrollment and attendance targets while accurately completing all necessary documentation.
• Manage financial transactions, as the program operates on a fee-based model.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to families and youth through close collaboration with the school site addressing community needs effectively.
• Attend Diocese meetings to ensure compliance with Extended Day Program expectations.
• Lead the training of staff, offer continuous performance feedback and coaching, and organize on-site professional development opportunities.

Deliver a high-quality program experience for families by actively engaging with youth while upholding values of Saint Columban School.

• Serve as a mentor and role model for youth.
• Ensure the safety, well-being, and care of all members, both physically and emotionally.
• Establish an effective and conducive classroom structure that supports academic learning.
• Facilitate recreational spaces for youth to engage in activities and games.
• Implement positive behavior intervention systems to redirect behaviors and create a welcoming environment that equips youth with social and emotional learning (SEL) skills.

Serve as a substitute teacher at Saint Columban School as required.

• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Collaborate closely with teachers and implement the classroom plans provided by the regular teacher to ensure ongoing student education and reinforcement of core concepts.
• Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Maintain day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
• Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Organize and clean teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.