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.

BronxWorks is hiring one (1) Program Specialist for the Cornerstone Program

 RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide direct services to clients, including intake, engagement, assessment, referral, service plan development, advocacy, counseling, exit summaries and follow-up. 
• Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals. 
• Provide general clerical support, including, filing, faxing, word processing, typing, photocopying and sorting mail. 
• Answer telephones when needed. 
• Recruit participants for program. 
• Act as a liaison with parents, community and stakeholders. 
• Provide support for programs and center as needed. 
• Create a nurturing and supportive environment. 
• Attend monthly staff meetings. 
• Supervise/engage students in activities that support academic enrichment and augment the classroom experience. 
• Assist in the preparation, provision, and clean-up of enhancement activities. 
• Reasonably good reading and writing. 
• Show commitment to work in the community. 
• Report to, and meet with, supervisor on monthly basis. 
• Assist with special projects as assigned. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma or equivalent credentials required. 
• A minimum of 1-year of relevant experience 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.

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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