Program Specialist - 4713

BronxWorksNew York, NY, US

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Job Description

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as primary members of the school’s attendance committee
Assist Program Coordinator with the development of program goals and activities for youth
Check in on assigned students every day to ensure they come to school
Make daily phone calls to students and / or families to explore barriers that lead to absences
Conduct home visits with Family Worker as needed
Create a nurturing and supportive environment for youth
Implement various recreational, educational, social, and team building activities
Provide classroom management and instruction
Act as a liaison with parents
Attend regular staff meetings
Attend DOE and agency training as required
Meet monthly with program coordinator and / or program director for supervision
Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years’ (preferred) direct experience working with children over 12 years of age, youth in a recreational, educational and social environment preferred

Clearance through New York State Central Registry and New York State Office of Children and Family Services required

Experience with or knowledge of best practices in youth development preferred

Experience with or knowledge of whole language philosophy preferred

SKILLS / ABILITIES

Ability to establish rapport with young people

Good time management, writing and communicational skills

Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods

Ability to occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds

Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time

Ability to climb four flights of stairs

Ability to bend and retrieve objects and / or documents

Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.

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Program Specialist • New York, NY, US