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  • Brooklyn Workforce1 Career Center
    Tax Associate
    Tax Associate
    4 days ago
    $17 hourly
    Part-time
    Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

    At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe in a high performing, connected culture, where everyone feels like they belong. We strive to continuously improve our business and have committed to a long-term strategy and transformation plan known as Block Next. This multi-year roadmap focuses on innovation, client experience, and sustainable growth. It is designed to elevate how we work, how we serve, and how we lead in our industry. At H&R Block, we're curious, creative, and always on the move. If you embrace challenges as opportunities and seek to make a meaningful difference where you live, work, and play, our door is always open. A Typical Day…. Joining H&R Block as a Tax Associate means you will have the support of an expert team dedicated to providing you with the tax training you need to be successful. You will also have the freedom, flexibility, and extra earnings you will need to embrace what makes your life uniquely yours. What You’ll Bring to the Team: • Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools – video, phone, chat, email, • Prepare complete and accurate tax returns, • Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services, • Provide clients with IRS support, • Support office priorities through teamwork and collaboration, • Grow your tax expertise Your Expertise: • Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment or Income Tax Course1, • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, • Comfort working with virtual tools – video, phone and chat, • Ability to effectively communicate in person, via phone and in writing, • Must meet all other IRS and applicable state requirements, • High school diploma / equivalent or higher, • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, • Previous experience in a customer service or retail environment, • Experience working in a fast-paced, supportive environment, • Ability to work a minimum of 25-35 hours weekly throughout tax season and up to 40 hours during peak weeks Why Work for Us At H&R Block, we believe and invest in our people by committing to their total well-being. Our benefit offerings can help associates plan for their unique health, wellbeing and financial wellness needs. • Employee Assistance Program with Health Advocate., • Wellbeing program, Better You, to help you build healthy habits., • Neurodiversity and caregiver support available to you and your family., • Various discounts on everyday items and services., • Benefits with additional eligibility requirements: Medical Coverage, 401k Retirement Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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  • Success Academy Charter Schools
    Teacher
    Teacher
    7 days ago
    $65000–$85000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    To be considered for this role, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree before starting first day of work with Success Academy - a background in education is not required. Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through the doors of one of our 57 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. Hiring for School Year 2025-26! At Success Academy, we don’t just hire teachers, we build them. You don’t need a background in education to launch your career with us. Whether you’re an athlete, engineer, artist, chess champion, or math whiz, we’ll equip you with the tools, training, and world-class coaching to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Why Success Academy? More than the highest-performing K-12 charter school network in NYC, Success Academy is a launchpad for careers of significance. Our teachers don’t just show up, they redefine what’s possible for their students and themselves. What We Look For: Resilience, drive, and a winning mindset: You’ll be challenged. You’ll be coached. You’ll grow. Every day is a chance to push through limits and raise the bar. A commitment to excellence: You execute a proven playbook. You plan ahead, stay organized, and sweat the details because excellence lives in the little things. You believe structure and consistency create space for kids to thrive, and you don’t cut corners. Total belief in every student: You’ll never settle for average – not in yourself, not in your students. Here, we 100% commit to getting 100% of our kids into 4-year colleges. Passion for content and curiosity to grow: You love learning, and it shows. Whether it's literature, math, science, or art, you bring genuine enthusiasm to your subject and a hunger to keep getting better. Feedback isn't just accepted – it’s fuel. Here’s What You’ll Get: A mission with meaning: You’ll play a critical role in shaping the futures of young people and helping them reach their full potential. Skills that set you apart: Build essential skills like public speaking, strategy, data analysis, leadership, and conflict resolution. World-class coaching and development: No education background? No problem. We’ll train you—hard—and elevate you even harder. Key Responsibilities: Lesson Planning and Instruction: Study and implement lesson plans that align with curriculum standards. Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and technologies to enhance learning. Manage a classroom of 20+ scholars. Assessment and Evaluation: Assess student progress through assignments, tests, and observations. Provide timely feedback and support to help students improve. Maintain accurate records of student performance and progress. Classroom Management: Establish and enforce classroom rules and procedures to maintain a productive learning environment. Communication and Collaboration: Communicate regularly with students, parents, and guardians regarding academic progress and behavioral issues. Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and administration to support student success. Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree before your first day of work with Success Academy (a background in education is not required) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Passion for learning and commitment to student development Ability to work in person in New York City ($2500 stipend for qualified relocations) Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. Compensation Range $65,000 - $65,000 USD Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Privacy Policy: By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. View our Privacy Policy. Current Success Academies Employees: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at our Working Here page. Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

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  • Brooklyn Workforce1 Career Center
    Direct Support Professional
    Direct Support Professional
    5 days ago
    $18–$18.73 hourly
    Full-time
    Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

    The Direct Support Professional is responsible for assisting individuals with developmental disabilities and/or other impairments to live as independently as possible within the community. The position is required to maintain a professional and positive attitude while encouraging people we support to pursue their personal interests at home and in the community. Due to the Direct Support Professional’s involvement in all aspects of people we support daily living, this role requires confidentiality of the individuals’ personal information in accordance with HIPAA regulations; strong communication skills to work effectively with the people we support, families, co-workers and within the community; ability to problem-solve and evidence good judgment in implementing plans of service. This position requires current IRI driving authorization, AMAP, SCIP-R and Standard First Aid/CPR certification. RESPONSIBILITIES: ❖ Be familiar with individual resident’s ISP, Res Hab Plan, Goal Plans, Behavior Modification Plan, etc. ❖ Assist individuals with ADL and other independent living skills in accordance with plan documents. This assistance may take the form of full support, partial support or verbal prompting, as well as behavioral interventions as indicated in the behavior management plan. These tasks may include grooming, housekeeping, budgeting, shopping, etc. according to support needs of the individual. ❖ Promote and advocate for individualized services and implementation according to the plan. Document service provision as indicated in plans and regulations including but not limited to res hab goals, behavior data, sleep charts, logbooks, etc. ❖ Ensure protective oversight is provided to the people we support in accordance with their Plan of Protective Oversight. ❖ Accompany the people we support on community outings. ❖ Communicate with other program staff via the communications logbook and attendance at staff meetings. ❖ Work collaboratively with other members of staff in maintaining a positive, encouraging environment to support the people we support. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to assist in the development of a person-centered plan. ❖ Adhere to all federal, state and city regulations regarding service provision and documentation. ❖ Report all incidents as per IRI policies and procedures. ❖ Conduct fire drills and document results in accordance with supervisor’s instructions. ❖ Attend staff meetings and trainings on an on-going basis to increase knowledge for the individuals we support and best practices. ❖ Maintain certifications and driving authorization. ❖ Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. ❖ Often the requirement to work overtime is mandatory to ensure that proper personnel coverage is maintained at IRI facilities. ❖ Ensure that proper staff ratio is maintained at all times which may necessitate a change in your work schedule, and or location. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED Minimum Experience: • Good interpersonal skills and commitment to assisting individuals with disabilities., • At least 6 months experience working in an environment with people., • Ability to become certified in AMAP, SCIP-R, Standard First Aid /CPR. Valid NYS driver’s license with less than 6 points. Preferred Experience: • One year experience in a Human Services, preferably in an OPWDD setting., • Experience assisting individuals in areas of ADL skills, community inclusion, and goal implementation.

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  • Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York
    Internship Coordinator
    Internship Coordinator
    2 months ago
    $30–$33 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Location: 250 West 18th Street Summary: This position is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the service delivery of the internship piece under the Learning to Work contract. Delivery of contractual services such as facilitating seminars; preparation of lessons and materials, development of worksites and partnerships, and data keeping, to strengthen participants exposure to job readiness and career exploration. This position will serve as liaison between internship sites, the program and students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Develop and maintain internship partners Conduct internship sites visits once a month. Maintain contact with worksites once a week via telephone or email Create and update internship site list and contact information. Monitor worksites to ensure interns are having positive, safe, and age-appropriate work experiences. Place 90 students in subsidized internships during the academic year Assist students to complete applications and any necessary paperwork for internship placement. Monitor students’ performance and completion of evaluation. Assist students with completion and submission of timesheets. Log interns’ work hours on digital workforce platform. Create and maintain all interns’ files. Interns at placement Create and maintain a working-alliance with all interns. Conduct site visits to monitor interns’ work performance and check-in with supervisors. Track students' academic progress using report cards and attendance reports. Monitor attendance patterns and provide outreach to students via phone calls/meetings; conferences with student’s advocate counselor and guidance counselor as needed. Responsible of inputting all internship related services in tracker: worksite information, job descriptions, intern number of hours work, and seminar attendance. Facilitate LTW Weekly Seminar Create curriculum/lesson for seminar on topics of Work Readiness, Financial Literacy, and Career Exploration. Track interns' attendance in seminar. Assist students with non-paid community service opportunities throughout the academic year; assist with any paperwork required; track students volunteering and hours completed. Provide job shadowing placements to students not participating in subsidized internships. Build partnerships with local companies to plan industry visits. Prepares community service letters upon completion. Assist in the process of outreach, recruitment and admission Assist in the admissions process (open houses, orientation, etc.) Graduate Students Aid graduating students with search for employment after graduation. Assist in resume & cover letters writing. Qualifications: Education and/or experience required: Bachelor's degree in related field required. Prior experience in the social service field. At least 2 years of experience working in the field of youth development. Proficient in Microsoft, Word and Excel. Pay: $30.00 Hourly Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Days and hours are generally Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. This is a full-time position will require evening and occasional Saturday hours to monitor after school and summer programs and attend special events. Skills and Competencies required: Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills. Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Bilingual, English and Spanish/Arabic/French/Chinese preferred. Commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities Community Services. Demonstrate leadership ability.

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  • Brooklyn Workforce1 Career Center
    Associate Team Leader
    Associate Team Leader
    4 days ago
    $18 hourly
    Part-time
    Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

    At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe in a high performing, connected culture, where everyone feels like they belong. We strive to continuously improve our business and have committed to a long-term strategy and transformation plan known as Block Next. This multi-year roadmap focuses on innovation, client experience, and sustainable growth. It is designed to elevate how we work, how we serve, and how we lead in our industry. At H&R Block, we're curious, creative, and always on the move. If you embrace challenges as opportunities and seek to make a meaningful difference where you live, work, and play, our door is always open. A Typical Day… Joining us as an Associate Team Leader, you’ll support a single retail office during tax season to consistently exceed client expectations and provide daily operations direction for the tax office. You’ll begin working a flexible part-time schedule in late fall as you ramp up for the busy tax season and transition to a full-time schedule from January through April. What you’ll bring to the team: • Support the Multi-Unit Team Leader, serving as an onsite point of contact for tax office associates and clients, ensuring quality and consistent execution that will allow us to promote the value of H&R Block, • Execute and hold all tax office associates accountable to the client service experience, with escalation to the Multi-Unit Team Leader and District General Manager as necessary, • Serve as point of contact for onsite escalated client service concerns, • Ensure clients are scheduled properly and conflicts are resolved, with escalation to the Multi-Unit Team Leader and District General Manager as necessary, • Lead the office from the front desk, providing phone coverage and engaging with clients to deliver an outstanding experience, • Lead daily activities to ensure that all tax office associates are scheduled, and work is completed according to deadlines, with attention to quality standards, priorities and overall goals, • Lead daily huddles and communicate essential information to office associates Your Expertise • Prior experience working in customer service or similar role, • Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and manage day-to-day office operations, • Customer-centric mindset and strong communication skills, • Computer proficient with the ability to use MS Office, • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, • · Able to work a flexible work schedule of 40 hours per week and flexibility based on business needs, • · High school diploma / equivalent or higher, • Experience supervising or managing people, • History of delivering outstanding customer experiences Why Work for Us At H&R Block, we believe and invest in our people by committing to their total well-being. Our benefit offerings can help associates plan for their unique health, wellbeing and financial wellness needs. • Employee Assistance Program with Health Advocate., • Wellbeing program, Better You, to help you build healthy habits., • Neurodiversity and caregiver support available to you and your family., • Various discounts on everyday items and services., • Benefits with additional eligibility requirements: Medical Coverage, 401k Retirement Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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  • JMF Contracting Inc.
    Project Manager
    Project Manager
    2 months ago
    $120000–$200000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    JMF Construction Inc., a growing Design-Build, General Contracting firm, is seeking dedicated Project Manager that can lead multiple project in various location in the North East in a fast-paced environment and who is ready to jumpstart their career in the construction industry. The individual will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects in all NE Regions and working closely with seasoned professionals. JMF has become a leader in Public & Private EV Charging, Green Energy Infrastructure, Institutional and Warehouse Fit-out construction projects. Our work environment is fast-paced, challenging and laser focused on client satisfaction. The successful candidate should have Site/Civil or Utility-Scale Electrical experience as well as 5 plus years of experience in the construction industry. Job Description: A JMF Project Manager is primarily responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day development of new construction residential project, work for government agencies, not for profit organizations, commercial clients and private owners. His/her goal is to ensure that the project is built safely, in high quality, on time, on budget, all while ensuring short- and long-term satisfaction of the client. The Project Manager will be essential in developing and coordinating the full life cycle of the project. The JMF Project Manager must be a strong leader, an exceptional communicator, an advocate for team collaboration and innovation, and must have the ability to lead, manage, cultivate and mentor team members to promote their professional growth. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for leading the project team through Pre-Construction phase development through Construction Start Up through Temporary Certificate of Occupancy to Final Close-Out Responsible for successful organization and management of the project to ensure safe, timely, quality and profitable project completion Interpret and review proposed designs, architectural drawings and building specifications for appropriateness Interface with Client, Architect, Owner, Consultants, and Agency Representative Reviewing and managing subcontracts, bid documents, and proposals Verify and approve the issuance of changes order and contractor invoices for payment Oversee schedule, budget and document management Ability to executes the project schedule Maintain relations to exceed Client satisfaction Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent written and communication skills Proficiency with programs from Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) The ability to work independently as well as part of a team Able to read architectural plans proficiently o Proactive and must have problem solving skills Professional and be able to work with all trades, architects and clients o Great organization skill Resolves issues effectively and in a timely manner Procore experience preferred Experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc. Must have strong people skills and the ability to interact with Owner, Financing and Design teams. Must be able to maintain relationships with Subcontractors and Consultants on and off the job site. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of the JMF culture is a must. Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager or equivalent in work experience background with a minimum of 5 years in the construction industry. JMF offers benefits for full time positions. These benefits include medical, 401K, per-diem & travel reimbursement and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 10 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is 100,000 - $180,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, project and location.

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  • Real Estate Investor's Group
    Real Estate Agent
    Real Estate Agent
    2 months ago
    $90000–$250000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Real Estate Agent to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the real estate market and demonstrate exceptional sales and customer service skills. As a Real Estate Agent, you will be responsible for guiding clients through the buying, selling, and leasing processes while ensuring compliance with Fair Housing regulations and real estate laws. Your ability to communicate effectively and negotiate favorable terms will be key to your success in this role. All online and remote, can work on your own time Responsibilities Assist clients in buying, selling, and leasing residential or commercial properties. Conduct market research to provide clients with accurate property valuations and insights. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service. Prepare and present property listings, including marketing materials and open house events. Negotiate contracts and agreements on behalf of clients, ensuring favorable terms. Stay informed about local real estate laws, regulations, and Fair Housing guidelines. Manage administrative tasks related to real estate transactions, including paperwork and documentation. Collaborate with other professionals such as mortgage brokers, appraisers, and property managers to facilitate transactions. Maintain an organized database of client information and property listings. Requirements Proven experience in sales or customer service; prior experience in real estate is a plus. Strong understanding of Fair Housing regulations and real estate law. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with clients professionally. Proficient negotiation skills to advocate for clients' best interests during transactions. Knowledge of property management practices is advantageous. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. NO real estate license is required. Join us in helping clients navigate their real estate journeys while building a rewarding career in the industry! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay: $90,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year Benefits: Employee assistance program Parental leave Professional development assistance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: Remote

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