Family Worker - 4531

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social wellbeing. 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 is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 65 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.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCErequired and/or preferred.

• Two yearsrelatedexperience.
• ProficiencyinEnglish andSpanish preferred
• ProficiencyinmodernbusinesscommunicationsincludingMicrosoftOffice
• Engagingpersonalityanddetailedorientatedskillsareessential.
• Strong oral and written communication time management and organizational skills are necessary.

EDUCATIONcredentialsthatarerequiredand/orpreferredforthisopening.

• Bachelors Degree preferred
• AssociateDegreeand/orsomecollege preferred
• Credential or certification in social work human services family services counseling or a related field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help ensure for high quality programming. Offer input on program goals program design and evaluation of program activities
• Enterparticipantsandprogramdataintovariouscomputerdatabasesandothertrackingsystemsandensurethatsystems areuptodate
• Assistwithgeneratingstatisticalreports
• Gatherinformationneededforproposalsreportsandprogrammanagement
• Ensurethatparticipantsfilescontainrequiredpaperworkandinformation
• Updateinformationoncommunityresources(e.g.bulletinboards)
• Pickupanddeliverpackagesproposalsandreportsthroughouttheagencyandcity
• Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as assigned by manager

ProgramSpecificResponsibilities

• Recruit and enroll children and families into BronxWorks programs (UPK 3K Head Start)
• Work with families to develop strengthbased plan of action to meet their needs
• Conduct parent meetings including training and workshops
• Conduct Home Visits
• Followup on family and participant referrals
• Enterparticipantsandprogramdataintovariouscomputerdatabasesandothertrackingsystems
• Provide coverage in the classroom during lunch and as needed.
• Support Teachers and Director to create and maintain an educationally enriching environment includesbulletinboards displays and library.
• Supportfamilieswith3KUPKandKindergarten application and transition process
• Support Program Assistant with 3k and UPK enrollment process includes documents collection verification and acceptance
• Provide general clerical support including filing faxing word processing and typing and photocopying

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Good writing skills.
• Ability to work with infants and preschool children from ages of 05 years.
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• 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 countries via public transportation. Ability to travel for minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time in all types of weather including inclement weather.
• TB Test required with the first 120 days of employment

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 .