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 (1) Program Coordinator for Community Health Program

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and monitor quality assurance of program goals in compliance with agency and contract expectations.
• Monitor program’s contractual compliance and meet with contract manager during site visits.
• Plan, coordinate and execute program activities that align within the program’s scope of work.
• Direct supervise and evaluate staff performance, providing monthly written feedback, meeting weekly with staff.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings and events.
• Develop outreach strategies.
• Monitor program costs and budget.
• Track and assess enrollment and participation.
• Attend contract and agency training sessions as provided.
• Maintain relationships with collaborative partners and cultivate new ones.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings or more frequently as required.
• Work closely with case manager and administrative assistant.
• Ensure service needs are being addressed.
• Act as a conduit with funding source.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Oversee program activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: (education requirements and experience should be included in this section. You may include any preferred skills here as well)

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with health programming and/or community engagement required.
• Saturday availability required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaker strongly preferred.
• Knowledgeable and interest in farmers markets, regional food systems, community and maternal health and community food security issues in NYC.
• Places value on cultural awareness in a multi-ethnic community.
• Dynamic personality and excellent oral and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
• Creative thinker to implement innovative program activities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills a must
• Ability to manage multiple project and prioritize accordingly.
• Knowledge, education, and experience in health education programs preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.
• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, laptops, cell phones, tablets, iPads, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile and copier equipment.

• PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee program operation and activities of Saturday Family Wellness Program and Nutrition Education Outreach Program
• Assist with program outreach at seasonal Farm stands
• Training and supervising program staff and youth interns
• Attend program training, follow curriculum, and ensure integrity and fidelity of programming
• Ensure program targets are met
• Manage program outreach efforts and build internal and external collaborations and partnerships
• Complete funder progress reports with assistance from Program Director
• Work closely with Case Manager, Administrative Assistant, Program Specialist, and Program Director
• Support program evaluation efforts, track progress, maintain detailed documentation of program activities, and enter data into database
• Maintain consistent communication with Program Director on program updates, progress, and staffing
• Oversee program recruitment and hiring

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 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.