Program Coordinator - 4039

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

• Masters Degree in Social Work or related field
• Other experience required including supervisory, administrative and/or contract management
• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile and copier equipment
• Proficiency in English required; proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License preferred.
• Food Handler Certification preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview and recommend new hires
• 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
• Act as a conduit with funding source
• Attend internal and external agency and contract meetings
• Attend contract and agency training sessions as provided
• Conduct monthly staff meetings or more frequently as required
• Supervise and evaluate staff performance, providing monthly written feedback
• Complete each staff member’s annual performance review
• Provide staff training on program goals and duties as well as expectations to the agency
• Meet monthly with Program Director for exchange of ideas and written feedback
• Submit monthly reports to supervisor and funding source timely
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Program Specific Responsibilities

• Fills in for staff when unable to complete activity or task
• Responsibility for review of accuracy of entry of services in AIRS & eSHARE, and any other agency database
• Keep updated on latest information on HIV/AIDS education, treatment, and partner services
• Conducts intakes, assessments, reassessments, service plans, group counseling, individual counseling as needed.
• Conducts regular chart reviews.
• Conduct periodic review of home visits
• Develop group schedules with staff
• Distribute food as needed

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal 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 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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