Associate Vice President

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 37 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

• Responsibility for all aspects of the Programs, including staff recruitment, hiring and training. 
• Set and implement goals for each program and report/discuss with Vice President. 
• Work with Vice President and AED on writing proposals and ensure it is submitted timely.
• Responsible for finalizing and submitting timely program budgets
• Must be able to understand and monitor contractual obligations of all programs.
• Responsible for timely contract reporting for Programs.
• Responsible for development of corrective plans for programs that are not meeting contractual obligations by working alongside Vice President to ensure all issue are addressed and properly and timely. 
• Montor that all programs follow all DFTA, and US Occupational Safety & Health requirements.
• Assist the department with the development of program goals for programs in portfolio
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff members and interns
• Supervise all aspects of the programs including budget preparation and monitoring
• Keep up to date on changes in funding report and compliance, aging environment including new local and federal policies around food, and funding sources.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and narrative reports to funding sources
• Create an environment of teamwork within programs, the department and agency as a whole
• Responsible for completing monthly reports detailing program performance
• Assist in the planning and implementation of regular staff meetings
• Meet monthly with program staff for supervision
• Responsible for writing accident/ incident reports and submitting within deadline
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure that the highest quality of service is offered 

Program Specific Expectations:

• Ensure overall contractual goals are met for all contracts
• Maintain communication and collaboration with funders
• Verify menu compliance under Department of Aging
• Ensure required documentation for case assistance, I & R, all activities, meal records, site     monitoring visits, and attendance records are completed and current
• Review and update Policy and Procedures Manuals
• Ensure audit compliance

QUALIFICATION (education, professional certifications or licenses, proficiencies)

•  Master’s degree in social services, aging or related field, preferred , or Bachelor’s 
• Experience in aging or social service field
• Minimum of 3-year’s management experience in a social service

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Good writing skills
• Ability to work with seniors of all ages
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs
• 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

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with  federal, state and local laws,  does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by 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.