Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position…

Position: Vocational Coordinator (CMW166)

Summary:
The Vocational/Recreational Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of recreation programs and for developing and implementing vocational services to formerly homeless adults in residence.

Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field and five years’ experience or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Supervisory Role:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Principal Responsibilities:
The below enumerated principal responsibilities are inclusive of both program specific and firm-wide related administration, as applicable.
1. Completes intakes and assessment to determine vocational skill and job-readiness. And collaborate with Case Management staff to include vocational goals and objectives on service plan.
2. Identifies appropriate educational, training, and work experience programs for residents and refer residents to appropriate services.
3. Develops and supervises recreational activities for residents.
4. Screen volunteers, coordinate volunteer activities, and prepare monthly volunteer report.
5. Manages emergency food pantry and distributes food to clients on a regular basis.
6. Perform other related duties as required.

Expected Results of Principal Responsibilities:
1. Ensures accurate assessment and appropriate service delivery and referrals for clients.
2. Clients access appropriate linkages.
3. Residents have access to recreational activities.
4. Volunteer programs enhance service delivery at program and are accurately documented.
5. Clients receive emergency food goods.
6. Related tasks are performed accurately and on time.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be in an office and residential environment.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to have visual acuity, talk and hear while communicating with vendors, peers and/or clients. This position requires sitting, standing, and walking. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items up to 20 pounds.

Position Type:
This is a full – time position.

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about

Successful applicants must be vaccinated for COVID-19 before their start date with VOA-Greater New York, unless you have been approved by VOA-Greater New York for a medical or religious exception to this requirement.

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

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