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The Osborne Association Program Coordinator in Bronx, New York
Program Coordinator
Bronx, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1511+Fulton+Ave+Bronx+NY+USA+10457-8313) • Fulton Community Reentry Center
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.
At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.
Osborne has opened its first transitional housing and reentry program, The Fulton Community Reentry Center (Fulton). Fulton will provide 140 beds of transitional reentry housing to formerly incarcerated men who would otherwise be homeless after discharge from a correctional facility. Fulton will also provide onsite reentry services, including case management, benefits enrollment, employment, health, and substance use disorder treatment. The facility operates 365 days on a 24-hour basis daily, including evening and weekend hours (some positions will require non-traditional work hours).
We currently seek a full-time Program Coordinator to join our Fulton Reentry Community Center. The Program Coordinator will provide high quality, appropriate programs for Fulton residents, evaluate efficacy of programming, and liaise with external and internal providers to ensure all continuity, metrics, and (paperwork) is met. This role will supervise peer mentor positions and facilitate groups. This is an on-site position, at our Fulton Reentry Community Center, located in the Bronx, NY.
Salary Range: $65,800 - $67,000 annually
Essential Duties:
Resident Programming
Create, evaluate, and provide Fulton residents with access to high quality, life stage appropriate programming that meets their needs as older, formerly incarcerated adults, including but not limited to: educational programming, life skills and health programming, and recreational programming (celebrating holidays, sports event watch party, game nights, etc.)
Liaise with external and internal providers to provide smooth facilitation, including DHS required documentation.
Oversee addiction programming and services including narcan distribution and training and required documentation and reporting.
Coordinate with case managers and social services teams to ensure appropriate referrals and services are being provided to residents, as needed.
Make referrals to programming and services and ensure detailed descriptions of relevant interactions are noted within the resident’s CARES file.
Document engagements with residents in internal systems, as appropriate.
Managerial Duties
Assist Program Director and other senior staff with setting and implementing program goals.
Support data analytics team with gathering and explaining data as needed.
Supervise direct reports in providing direct, high quality programming and services to residents through weekly supervision sessions, professional development opportunities, and managerial guidance.
Intervene and deescalate conflict when observed and partner with Fulton’s security staff and other managerial employees to support a safe and respectful environment.
Respond to emergency situations as needed.
Attend daily senior staff check-ins.
In-person collaboration is an essential function of the job and required.
This position may require occasional additional night or weekend hours.
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Social work, Psychology, or a related field;
in lieu of a degree High School Diploma or equivalent, and an additional five years of related experience
A minimum of two years of supervisory experience in a social service agency is required
CASAC-T is preferred but not required
Experience working with justice-impacted individuals is preferred but not required
Key Competencies:
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, strong attention to detail, and time management skills
Work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
Experience with crisis de-escalation and calmly assist during an emergency
Take initiative and work independently and collaborate with the Director and others on group initiatives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suites, CARES knowledge a plus
Communicate with all levels of the organization and build strong relationships
Benefits of Working for the Osborne Association
Generous benefits include four weeks of vacation, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedule, excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a 403(b) plan with a company match. Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans.
The Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Thank you for your interest in the Osborne Association. Please be sure to include a cover letter with your application. We wish we could personally respond to each application but due to the volume of interest we receive, we are not able to. Please, no phone calls.
** Salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.
Salary Description
65,800-67,000