What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator Req - 4267 position at BronxWorks?
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
- Establish and monitor quality assurance of program goals in compliance with agency and contract expectations.
- Monitor program’s contractual compliance and meet with contract manager during site visits.
- Act as a conduit with funding source.
- Attend internal and external agency/contract meetings.
- Attend contract and agency training sessions as provided.
- Conduct monthly staff meetings or more frequently as required.
- Supervise and evaluate staff performance, providing monthly written feedback.
- Complete each staff members’ annual performance review.
- Provide staff training on program goals and duties as well as expectations to the agency.
- Meet monthly with Program Director and Staff for exchange of ideas and written feedback.
- Submit monthly reports to supervisor and funding source.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.
- Monitor Program files, participants files and personnel files to meet DOH SACC and DYCD regulations.
- Create and maintain an educationally enriching environment.
- Maintain and build partnerships with outside agencies to enhance programming.
- Monitors participants enrollment and attendance to ensure compliance with DYCD contractual requirements.
- Model & review Youth Workers’ lesson plans with a particular focus on literacy, ensuring that activities are age-appropriate, thematic experiental, educationally sound and engaging.
- Conduct formal and informal observations of group activities, lessons and classroom environment on a weekly basis.
- Assist with supervision of children and/or provide coverage as needed ( on or off site).
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in social work or another related field of study.
A minimum of two years social services experience.
Supervisory, administrative and/or contract management experience required.
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 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.
