Program Specialist Req

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 are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

Our Cornerstone community center youth programs are designed to provide engaging, high-quality youth services in partnership with NYCHA and our strong network of nonprofit providers across the City. The Cornerstone adult programs are designed to enhance skills and promote social interaction, community engagement, and physical activity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct services to clients, including intake, engagement, assessment, referral, service plan development and follow-ups.
Attend monthly Community board, NYPD and other stakeholder’s meetings to promote program, center activities or events.
Monitor and recruit interns and volunteers
Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals.
Will increase Classic’s community engagement and assist Director with creating engaging programming to increase enrollment.
Will conduct in-house audits on files and the facility to ensure we comply with DOH and DYCD.
Document all interactions with, or on behalf of, clients.
Build community partnerships to strengthen center’s community resources.
Provide general clerical support, including filing, faxing, word processing, typing, photocopying, and data entry.
Answer telephones, take messages and direct calls to the appropriate parties.
Report to, and meet with, supervisor on a monthly basis.
Complete program reports on a monthly basis or more frequently as required.
Assist with special projects as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned by Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent credential required.
A minimum of 1-years of relevant work experience.
Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language 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.