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.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree required preferably in the social services (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services) or Bachelor’s degree preferred preferably in the social services (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services)
• One year of social services or workforce experience preferred
• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile and copier equipment
• Bi-lingual Spanish-speaking strongly preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor client progress toward goals, document interactions with or on behalf of clients according to program requirements
• Conduct on-site outreach events, apartment outreach, and informational sessions to build residents
• Conduct home visits to clients as needed and actively engage clients who are absent or decrease their participation level and involvement in the services
• Develop and maintain connections with employers appropriate to the skills and interests of program clients
• Develop and maintain connections with local school staff including Family Liaisons, School Attendance Monitors and School Counselors
• Assist clients in the preparation of resumes, cover letters, thank you letters and employment applications
• Screen clients for employment and educational opportunities and provide application and interview preparation and support
• Facilitate a 6 month paid Peer Program, including accepting and reviewing applications, completing interviews and selecting the candidates, and support them through the 6 month program to graduation
• Maintain accurate employment verification documentation, track employment retention and school attendance and graduation rates
• Complete reports on a monthly basis and six month assessments for all active clients
• Maintain familiarity with agency and city resources available to clients
• Participate in regular weekly supervision with supervisor and monthly clinical trainings
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong writing and oral communication 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 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 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

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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