Program Developer

Salary Range:$58,500.00 To 58,500.00 Annually

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 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of one years experience in social services or Masters

degree

• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic

mail, voicemail, facsimile and copier equipment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist supervisor and other senior staff with setting and implementing department goals

• Work closely with Program Directors to understand the contractual obligations for each

program

• Work in conjunction with supervisor to develop budgets for new and existing programs

• In coordination with the supervisor and other senior staff, prepare proposals for

development/expansion/continuation of programs

• Assist supervisor in preparing reports to funding sources

• Support senior staff in overseeing reporting to funding sources to ensure all programs are

meeting contractual goals and reporting requirements

• Assist with developing corrective action plans for programs that are not meeting the

contractual obligations

• Develop communication and act as liaison with contract managers; maintain positive

relationships with funding sources

• Attend monthly department meetings as required

• Help organize and plan staff training

• Monitor staff performance, including performing case reviews and structured

observations

• Assist with interviewing and onboarding new staff as necessary

• Submit reports to supervisor on a monthly basis, or more frequently as required

• Act as liaison with the community including the area community districts

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Program Specific Responsibilities:

• Participate on BronxWorks committees as needed

• Prepare weekly performance reports for program directors

• Participate in other agency initiatives as assigned

• Liaise with Foothold Technology

• Oversee the implementation of the AWARDS system

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong writing and oral communication skills

• Strong presentation skills and ability to represent the agency at functions and meetings

• Ability to collect and analyze client demographics and outcome

• Excellent organizational skills

• 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

• 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

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 [email protected].