Job Details
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 50 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 2 Instructors for the South Bronx Prep Program
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and present orientation sessions for new clients
- Plan activities and conduct workshops and class sessions
- Perform educational and skill level assessment and testing
- Track client attendance and prepare client timesheets
- Maintain and document client progress
- Maintain records of client interactions in case folders
- Coordinate client services with other BronxWorks staff and service providers. Participate in case conferencing sessions
- Arrange guest speakers for workshops and organize program-related client trips and activities
- Assist clients in the preparation of written materials to reach class and programmatic goals
- Prepare clients for interviews and exams
- Complete reports on a monthly basis, or more frequently as required
- Report to, and meet with, supervisor at least monthly
- Perform additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates degree in education or a related field of study.
- Certificate in Adult Literacy preferred but not required.
- A minimum of at least one year of experience in an educational setting, high school or college 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 ...@bronxworks.org.