Program Specialist-4069

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:

• Perform program outreach
• Document work daily using agency and funder database
• Communication with other BronxWorks staff and programs
• Work closely with Program Coordinator to meet program targets
• Provide Program coordinator with weekly reports
• Assume responsibilities of program assistant when necessary
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Program enrollment and outreach
• Conduct facilitation of focus groups and coalition meetings
• Workshop facilitation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with outreach preferred
• Experience with civic engagement preferred
• Community involvement a plus
• Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language preferred
• Able to walk and stand for several hours at a time.
• Able to work in all weather conditions, e.g. heat, cold, rain, sun, wind, snow.
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Provide Program Coordinator with weekly reports
• Bilingual Preferred
• Prior experience with program outreach
• Facilitation experience preferred
• Prior experience with working with different age groups
• Prior experience using Microsoft suites (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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.