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 guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.
We have 50 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development.
We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.
BronxWorks is hiring for (1) Program Coordinator for the Family Enrichment Program
PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in all related FTC’s and case practice policies and procedures are being implemented and adhered to
- Schedules all conferences within the appropriate time envelope or in line with related circumstances
- Submit internal progress reports on a monthly basis, or more frequently as required.
- Models and trains staff in conference facilitation skills so that they are strengthened over time
- Insure that all conferences are substantive and genuinely helpful to the staff and to the clients
- Reviews and ensures proper documentation in Contact Grids, PROMIS, Connections and offline documentation, including the listing of contacts, progress notes, Family Assessment and Service Plans and Family Team Conferences.
- Joins or represents the Director on meetings of relevance to the department’s work (ACS, OCFS, COFCCA).
- Complete training for FTC Facilitation and ACS training requirements
- Identify, evaluate and address any and all safety and risk concerns during conferences.
- Complete timely documentation in agency databases
- Develop working knowledge of all current FTC standards and policies
- Collect statistical data on FTCs, compile and present reports on a monthly basis.
- Present FTC data and share information at inter and intra agency meetings
- Monitor outcomes related to identifying performance trends, best practice and areas of improvement
- familiarize new staff, as needed, with various FTC and program compliance mandates
- Conduct pre and post FTC briefing of case with case planner and their supervisor.
- Participate in team meeting, training and program planning
- Attends trainings to improve skills and strengthen practice.
- Maintain availability and access for staff to consult when they are in the field.
- Develop regular communication with related collaterals; act as liaison with funding source (ACS)
- Facilitate groups as needed.
- Supports staff program orientation and onboarding
- Carries cases as needed during staff shortage.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor degree in in social work or another related field of study preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- 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 five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and / or fieldwork.
- 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.
- Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and / or field work.
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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.
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