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  • Social Worker
    Social Worker
    3 days ago
    $60000–$62000 yearly
    Full-time
    Staten Island, New York

    Job Title: Social Worker Schedule: 40 hours per week Job Type: Full-Time Department: Workforce/ CRED Pay Type/ FLSA Status: Salaried/Exempt Effective Date: 2/2025 Reports To: Program Director of CRED, Assistant Director of Workforce and Director of Workforce Pay Range: $60,000 - $62,000 annually Note: Pay rate range is based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances **Job title and position title are interchangeable. Titles are based on contractual obligations as designated by funding sources. ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED: Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to Inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE POSITION SUMMARY: CRED is a cohort-based vocational training program for at-risk individuals between the ages of 18-40 years old. The program provides classroom instruction, case management services, internship opportunities, and job placement services designed to help clients earn a Commercial Driver’s License and obtain employment in the transportation industry. The Social Worker will be responsible for providing comprehensive case management services including, but not limited to, mental health support, career counseling, personal guidance and development, life skills, and referrals. The Social Worker will work in both individual and group settings to help clients overcome personal and professional barriers. The individual selected for this position will be under the direct supervision of the CRED Program Director, will conduct themselves in a professional manner, and will comply with all standards set forth by United Activities Unlimited and the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to): • Conduct intake interviews to understand each client’s individual needs, strengths, and goals., • Collect all required program documentation from clients, including enrollment, outcome, and follow-up paperwork., • Work with clients to develop an Individual Service Strategy (ISS) that reflects SMART short-and-long-term goals., • Provide case management services including regular check-ins to assess progress towards personal and professional goals., • Provide individual and group counseling, including but not limited to, mental health, behavior management, and mediation services., • Work collaboratively with other CRED staff members to conduct case planning and draft case notes according to DYCD requirements., • Refer clients in need of greater support to community based social service providers., • Maintain positive working relationships with social services agencies and other community partners to enrich programming, internship, and employment opportunities in alignment with client’s interests and ISS., • Assist other CRED staff members with conducting follow-up services, including obtaining compliance documentation from former clients., • Collect, maintain, and audit client files for completion and accuracy in accordance with DYCD and UAU policies., • Participate in team meetings, conferences, professional development trainings, and other program-related events and activities., • Work collaboratively with other CRED staff members to ensure the program meets all DYCD goals, deliverables, and deadlines., • Assist with other departmental duties and projects as needed. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • Master's degree, required, • Must possess either a valid LMSW, LMHC or LCSW, • 3+ years of relevant supervisory experience, required, • 2+ years of experience with mental health counseling, required, • Strong problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, • Experience using Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint and the G-Suite platforms, • Ability to stay organized while managing multiple assignments simultaneously, • Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently, including meeting deadlines, while contributing to a collaborative team effort, • Able to effectively deliver instruction to elevate client’s transferable skills, academic proficiency, and socioemotional capacity, • Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes, • Demonstrates understanding and value of individuals different capacities, cultures, and abilities, • Respect for diverse racial, socio-economic, ethnic, academic, religious, and cultural backgrounds and identities PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below. • Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need., • Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc., • Position is in a well-lighted office environment., • Involves sitting approximately 70 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder., • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time., • May include working prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations., • The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer)., • Ability to lift 30-50 lbs as needed., • May include travel to a variety of locations, based on programming needs. Which is reimbursed in accordance with UAU’s fiscal policies and procedures UAU has attempted to accurately describe this position but reserves the right to change the same, add or delete duties outlined within the sole discretion of UAU at any time, with or without notice. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties Including essential duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

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  • Director of Marketing & Communications
    Director of Marketing & Communications
    16 days ago
    $70000–$80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Concourse, The Bronx

    ABOUT BXEDC The Bronx Economic Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic growth, tourism, and opportunity across the Bronx. Through small business support, access to capital, commercial corridor development, tourism promotion, and strategic partnerships, BXEDC works to strengthen the borough’s economy and promote the Bronx as a destination for business, culture, tourism, and investment. POSITION OVERVIEW The Director of Marketing & Communications will lead BXEDC's marketing, communications, digital content, and public-facing storytelling. This role will promote BXEDC's programs, events, small business services, tourism initiatives, and economic development work across digital, print, press, website, and event platforms. The Director will support key BXEDC initiatives, including Bronx Week, Tour de Bronx, the Bronx Walk of Fame, the Bronx Walk of Fame app and signage initiative, BX-Factor Small Business Challenge, small business workshops, loan programs, technical assistance efforts, tourism campaigns, commercial corridor initiatives, ribbon cuttings, press conferences, and partner events. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Develop and implement marketing and communications strategies that support BXEDC's mission, programs, events, and organizational priorities. · Manage BXEDC's brand identity, messaging, tone, and visual consistency across digital, print, press, website, and event materials. · Create, edit, and coordinate marketing materials, including flyers, newsletters, social media graphics, event invitations, program summaries, press materials, presentations, and other collateral. · Manage BXEDC's social media channels, website content, email newsletter, content calendar, and digital performance tracking. · Create written, photo, video, and graphic content highlighting Bronx businesses, entrepreneurs, neighborhoods, cultural assets, commercial corridors, and BXEDC initiatives. · Lead marketing and promotional efforts for Bronx Week, Tour de Bronx, the Bronx Walk of Fame, BX-Factor, business workshops, summits, tourism campaigns, and partner events. · Interact and engage with elected officials, government agencies, community partners, and other external stakeholders to support BXEDC events, communications, public-facing initiatives, and partnership opportunities. · Attend events as needed to capture content, coordinate social media coverage, support photographers and videographers, and ensure consistent public messaging. · Develop small business spotlights, neighborhood features, tourism content, entrepreneur stories, and program impact stories. · Support press releases, media advisories, talking points, event scripts, public statements, sponsor recognition, funder visibility, and post-event recaps. · Coordinate with external vendors and consultants, including graphic designers, web developers, photographers, videographers, printers, and public relations support. · Maintain organized marketing files, templates, digital assets, photo archives, brand materials, and content folders. · Assist with special projects and organizational priorities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS · Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, public administration, nonprofit management, business, urban studies, or a related field required. · Five or more years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, public relations, nonprofit management, economic development, government, tourism, community engagement, or related work. · Strong writing, editing, proofreading, storytelling, and public-facing communications skills. · Experience managing social media, newsletters, websites, content calendars, campaigns, event marketing, press support, and stakeholder engagement. · Ability to translate programs, events, funding opportunities, and economic development initiatives into clear and compelling public messaging. · Strong understanding of Bronx communities, small businesses, tourism, neighborhood development, public-sector partnerships, or nonprofit economic development preferred. · Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, and common social media platforms required; experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Constant Contact, Mailchimp, WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, or similar platforms preferred. · Familiarity with photography, videography, short-form video, graphic design, and content production strongly preferred. · Highly organized, detail-oriented, creative, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. · Availability for occasional early morning, evening, and weekend events required; bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred. COMPENSATION The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience. BXEDC offers a competitive benefits package consistent with organizational policy.

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