Family Worker Job at BronxWorks in Bronx

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 is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or 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.

The Webster Campus Community School seeks a Family Worker to work with middle school students and their families

BronxWorks is hiring one (1) Family Worker for our YABC at Stevenson Highschool/ NDA Program.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain familiarity with agency and community resources
• Coordinate client services with mental health, medical, employment, educational, child care and other social service providers
• Conduct home visit and field visit as required
• Promote teamwork and collaboration among staff
• Develop and build relationships with parents and families of program participants.
• Ensure a physically safe environment for students and families
• Attend internal and external agency meetings and trainings
• Submit reports as required including monthly reports to supervisor
• Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as assigned

Program Specific Responsibilities:
• Provide direct services to students and families including engagement, referral, advocacy, and case management services
• Coordinate with Community School Director, Social Worker and School Personnel to identify chronically absent students

Qualifications:
• Two years related experience working in a school setting
• Experience in a supervisory/management position
• Experience with and knowledge of best practices in youth development preferred
• Ability to work well with young people, school administrators, community partners and families
• Program design, curriculum management and implementation experience
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile and copier equipment

Skills/Abilities:
• 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

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. 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.