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 60 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop strong relationships with school administration, teachers, parents, and students to improve school success and program cohesion
• Conduct a collaborative community assessment to determine ongoing needs of students and families
• Identify needs of chronically absent students
• Conduct outreach to students and families and facilitate referral process to available resources
• Coordinate and host monthly community events, build community relationships, and assist with data collection
• Advise a small caseload of 7 students

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Social Work is preferred
• Ability to work effectively with high school aged youth, educators, families, and communities is necessary
• Experience working in school-based settings is essential
• Knowledge of community organizing, student support services, and youth development principles
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are required
• Prior event planning experience is a MUST
• Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency is preferred but not required

PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to the Non-discrimination and Equal Opportunity provisions for Workforce S Skills/Abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other standard business applications
• 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 me
• 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. Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language is required. Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory

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.