Activity Specialist - New York, United States - BronxWorks

BronxWorks New York, United States

1 week ago

Description

Job Description

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:

Facilitate group activities for clients on a variety of topics geared to educate, counsel, and support clients in their efforts toward ending their homelessness
Develop relationships with outside organizations to recruit experts in various fields who can present in group activities
Organize bi-monthly field trips that are educational and/or recreational
Coordinate group services that are facilitated for the Living Room by outside organizations
Coordinate client advisory groups including resident's association
Document all group activities in AWARDS, including sign in sheets, and progress notes in AWARDS database
Communicate all client related issues with direct supervisor and social services staff
Maintain familiarity with program resources available on- and off-site
Participate in regular case conferences with clients and service providers as required
Complete program reports on a monthly basis, or more frequently as required
Report to, and meet with supervisor on a monthly basis
Conduct field work as required

PROGAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform additional administrative duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required
A valid driver's license from state of residence with less than 3 violation points in the last 3 years is preferred
Bilingual in English – Spanish is preferred
Evening hours are required
Someone with CASAC is also preferred
Past recreational experience in a shelter setting preferred
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

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