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The Cure Violence Bronx
Educational/Vocational Specialist
works with program staff, helping program participants connect with jobs, job readiness training, and continuing education through developing contacts and networks in the public and private sector. The Educational/Vocational Specialist will help to provide economic support and employment-related services to people in need for the purpose of promoting individual and family self-sufficiency in the Bronx 46th, 47th, and 52nd Precincts. LOCATION:
1995 Jerome Avenue Bronx NY 10453 HOURS:
35 Hours/Week, Exempt Major Duties: Assisting participants in obtaining and maintaining employment that is consistent with their individual vocational goals. Assessing participants’ vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences. Conducting job development and job search activities directed towards positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the population served. Providing outreach to employer contacts and serving as an advocate for participants and staff; providing necessary engagement with participants and staff to connect them to opportunities both within CMS and outside of CMS. Assisting participants and community partners with the Anti-Gun Violence Employment Program paperwork and documentation requirements. Assisting participants and staff with concerns including housing, health care, social service, and educational issues. Conducting outreach to the community (individually and as a team member) to build strong relationships with young people, residents, businesses, and community agencies providing services within the catchment area. Representing the program at all relevant community meetings and mobilizing all to develop coordinated educational and vocational strategies. Assisting the Program Director in engaging, motivating, and coordinating the efforts of core and other volunteers. Documenting all work including case notes and referrals using the DOHMH approved database. Providing participants with support and linkages to programs and opportunities in the community (e.g., job programs, GED, etc.). Maintaining regular participation in meetings coordinated by the MOCJ-OPGV, DOHMH, and GSS internal meetings as required. Performing other duties as assigned. Qualifications: An HS diploma is required, along with four years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college is preferred. An in-depth knowledge of the educational and vocational process. Demonstrated ability to perform effective community outreach and mobilize community efforts. Experience and knowledge of at-risk and gang-involved young people, including skills for working effectively with high-risk teenagers and young adults. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and collaboratively with all levels of staff, program participants, and community members. Proficiency with computers and hand-held devices, including the ability to use databases and common office programs. Ability to work a highly flexible schedule that includes late evenings, weekends, and holidays. Ability to walk 30 blocks and travel by public transportation. Criminal justice history preferred but may not be under current criminal justice supervision. Commitment to working toward positive community change. A valid, clean NYS driver’s license is strongly preferred. Commitment to work from a strength-based, trauma-informed youth and family development perspective. General Requirements:
All staff are expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Services, which includes involvement in quality improvement activities and a willingness and ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
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Educational/Vocational Specialist
works with program staff, helping program participants connect with jobs, job readiness training, and continuing education through developing contacts and networks in the public and private sector. The Educational/Vocational Specialist will help to provide economic support and employment-related services to people in need for the purpose of promoting individual and family self-sufficiency in the Bronx 46th, 47th, and 52nd Precincts. LOCATION:
1995 Jerome Avenue Bronx NY 10453 HOURS:
35 Hours/Week, Exempt Major Duties: Assisting participants in obtaining and maintaining employment that is consistent with their individual vocational goals. Assessing participants’ vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences. Conducting job development and job search activities directed towards positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the population served. Providing outreach to employer contacts and serving as an advocate for participants and staff; providing necessary engagement with participants and staff to connect them to opportunities both within CMS and outside of CMS. Assisting participants and community partners with the Anti-Gun Violence Employment Program paperwork and documentation requirements. Assisting participants and staff with concerns including housing, health care, social service, and educational issues. Conducting outreach to the community (individually and as a team member) to build strong relationships with young people, residents, businesses, and community agencies providing services within the catchment area. Representing the program at all relevant community meetings and mobilizing all to develop coordinated educational and vocational strategies. Assisting the Program Director in engaging, motivating, and coordinating the efforts of core and other volunteers. Documenting all work including case notes and referrals using the DOHMH approved database. Providing participants with support and linkages to programs and opportunities in the community (e.g., job programs, GED, etc.). Maintaining regular participation in meetings coordinated by the MOCJ-OPGV, DOHMH, and GSS internal meetings as required. Performing other duties as assigned. Qualifications: An HS diploma is required, along with four years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college is preferred. An in-depth knowledge of the educational and vocational process. Demonstrated ability to perform effective community outreach and mobilize community efforts. Experience and knowledge of at-risk and gang-involved young people, including skills for working effectively with high-risk teenagers and young adults. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and collaboratively with all levels of staff, program participants, and community members. Proficiency with computers and hand-held devices, including the ability to use databases and common office programs. Ability to work a highly flexible schedule that includes late evenings, weekends, and holidays. Ability to walk 30 blocks and travel by public transportation. Criminal justice history preferred but may not be under current criminal justice supervision. Commitment to working toward positive community change. A valid, clean NYS driver’s license is strongly preferred. Commitment to work from a strength-based, trauma-informed youth and family development perspective. General Requirements:
All staff are expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Services, which includes involvement in quality improvement activities and a willingness and ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
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