Job 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 are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.
Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.
Our family shelters are safe, welcoming spaces where families can stay temporarily while they work toward long-term stability. Program staff provide compassionate support, life-enhancing services, and community-based resources to help empower each family. Together, we guide families on their journey back to independence and into permanent housing.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise Case work staff through weekly induvial and monthly group meetings.
- Review case records and reports at least monthly.
- Direct staff intervention in difficult or crisis situations.
- Maintainandmonitorprogram variance reports to ensure statistical goals arebeing met.
- Monitor program for quality assurance and contract compliance.
- Provide each staff member withmonthlyprogressreportand yearly performanceappraisal.
- Assistin the development and implementation of services for clients
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master's degree in social workisrequired.
- New York State LMSW certification or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.
- Prior Supervisory experience working in a social service agency preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication, timemanagement,and organizational skills are necessary.
- Proficiencyin Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technologyrequired.
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 forlong periodsof time
- Ability to climb five flights of stairs, ifrequiredto 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, ifrequiredto conduct home visits and/or field work
BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect of 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.
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