Program Specialist - 4713

Job Description

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

SKILLS / ABILITIES

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.