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Job Description Title: EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL SPECIALIST Reports to: Assistant Director of Social Services Location: 280 Shepherd Ave Brooklyn, NY/ 280 Vermont St Brooklyn. NY Hours: 35 Hours; Non-Exempt. Monday- Friday, Flexible hours with the ability to work 12pm to 8 pm two days a week. Salary: $50,000 - $57,765 Job Summary: The Educational/Vocational Specialist will provide activities that promote educational engagement and success for youth in both NSP Blum and Rose. As a significant part of the treatment team, the Educational/Vocational Specialist will assist in reenrolling youth and families in an appropriate school/vocational program, provide school advocacy, and offer support for developing academic, vocational, and job-related skills to promote self-sufficiency. Major Duties • Conduct individual assessments and develop educational plans during intake and at regular intervals to support youth academic success., • Collaborate with the treatment team to design and implement coordinated, holistic service plans, by participating in FTCs, and weekly team meetings., • Drive the (re)enrollment process by actively engaging youth, families, and the NSP team to secure placement in community schools or vocational programs., • Monitor and document the academic progress of Good Shepherd services _NSP participants enrolled in District 79 – Passages Academy, ensuring timely and consistent follow-up and support., • Visit Passages Academy twice a month to collaborate with the school staff and to observe, assess, monitor, and support the youth’s academic performance in the classroom., • Lead the planning and execution of educational and vocational events and projects to promote youth engagement and development., • Provide specialized support for youth and parents for students with special education needs, ensuring access to appropriate services, assessments, and accommodations., • Facilitate weekly educational, vocational, and job-readiness groups for NSP participants to support skills for academic success., • Identify and develop academic tutoring resources tailored to individual youth needs., • Conduct ongoing individual meetings with youth and families to assess progress and provide guidance and refer them of long-term education resources in the community., • Build and maintain educational/vocational resource networks, including college access, special education services, post-secondary training programs, paid internships and job training programs., • Serve as liaison with the NYC Department of Education and ACS to advocate for youth educational needs., • Develop and refer NSP participants to employment and internship opportunities, including SYEP, Work Learn and Grow, part-time, and full-time placements., • Maintain accurate documentation of all activities, including intake, collateral contacts, referrals, contacts with youth, and collaboration with stakeholders., • Engage in continuous communication and planning with the NSP teams (Rose and Blum) regarding educational and vocational goals, needs, and services., • Provide training and technical assistance to staff on the educational and vocational needs of youth participants., • Advocate for youth and families in interactions with DOE, ACS, and other external partners., • Utilize Sanctuary Model tools—such as safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, and red flag reviews—to foster a trauma-informed, non-violent culture., • Promote and model the seven Sanctuary Model commitments to support a safe and healing environment., • Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF framework (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss, and Future) into daily practice to ensure quality care., • Coordinate with Case Planners, Social Workers, and Youth Development Counselors on educational planning, and document all contacts and notes in Connections., • Collaborate with the case planner to prepare educational reports/updates for court proceedings., • Participate in NSP program events, including but not limited to trips, family night and recreation activities., • Attend training as assigned by supervisor to enhance professional development., • Must be willing and able to utilize Safety Crisis Management if and when necessary Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree requires plus youth development experience and an understanding of the special needs of adolescents in care. Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal)., • Prior experience working with the school system, as well as the ability to set up a network of community resources., • Must be able to make home visits, escort youth to school, home, and other appointments., • Must have a NYS driver’s license and be willing to help with transportation, as subject to program needs., • Must be able to use public transportation, including subways or buses, when required to travel., • Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development, and trauma-informed perspective. General Requirements: All staff are expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Services, which includes involvement in quality improvement activities and a willingness and ability to work within a culturally diverse environment. Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

Job Description 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 are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. BronxWorks is hiring Case Managers for the Homeless Outreach Team. We have provided homeless outreach in the Bronx via contracts with the NYC Department of Homeless Services since 1995 and, more recently, via the New York State Department of Health. Our outreach teams provide mobile case management services to a caseload of over 400 chronically street homeless adults, with the ultimate goal of ending their homelessness. RESPONSIBILITIES • Independently manage a caseload., • Conduct comprehensive intake assessments., • Conduct regular field visits to engage and build rapport with chronically homeless individuals., • Work with clients to develop goals and service plans., • Provide referrals and direct assistance to support clients applying and/or attending appointments for: mental health services, medical care, substance treatment, vital documents, benefits, legal/immigration services, and permanent housing., • Document all interactions with or on behalf of clients; monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals., • Maintain familiarity with social services and resources available both on-site and in the community., • Coordinate client care with other service providers; attend regular case conferences with clients and other service providers, as required., • Attend regular supervision sessions with direct supervisor., • Drive agency vehicle to and from client locations and appointments., • Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field of study., • Candidate must have a valid driver’s license which has been held for at least 1 year; in the last 3 years, candidate must have obtained no more than 3 license violation points., • One-year of case management or related work experience preferred., • Ability to engage and build rapport with populations with high support needs., • Strong oral and written communication skills., • Detail-oriented and resourceful with strong time management and organizational skills., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology., • 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, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork, • 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, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work 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 .

Job Description 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 are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. BronxWorks has provided homeless outreach in the Bronx via contracts with the NYC Department of Homeless Services since 1995. Our outreach team provides mobile case management services to a caseload of over 400 chronically street homeless adults, with the ultimate goal of ending their homelessness. RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain familiarity with social services and resources available both on-site and in the community, and facilitate the sharing of these resources and information amongst staff., • Support scheduling and admin for twice-weekly contracted psychiatric services., • Independently manage a caseload Conduct comprehensive intake assessments., • Work with clients to develop goals and service plans, provide referrals and direct assistance to support clients applying and/or attending appointments for: mental health services, medical care, substance treatment, vital documents, benefits, legal/immigration services, and permanent housing., • Document all interactions with or on behalf of clients; monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals., • Coordinate client care with other service providers; attend regular case conferences with clients and other service providers, as required; support program leadership with concerns and inquiries received from other service providers., • Attend regular supervision sessions with direct supervisor., • Drive agency vehicle to and from client locations and appointments., • Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field of study., • Four years of related work experience., • Ability to engage and build rapport with populations with high support needs., • Strong oral and written communication skills., • Detail-oriented and resourceful with strong time management and organizational skills., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology., • Bilingual/multilingual preferred, but not required., • 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, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork., • 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, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work. 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 .

Job Description 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 are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. BronxWorks has provided homeless outreach in the Bronx via contracts with the NYC Department of Homeless Services since 1995. Our Stebbins Stabilization bed program provides transitional housing and case management services to a caseload of 64 chronically street homeless adults, with the ultimate goal of ending their homelessness. RESPONSIBILITIES • Support the training and supervision of new and/or junior staff members., • Maintain familiarity with social services and resources available both on-site and in the community, and facilitate the sharing of these resources and information amongst staff., • Support scheduling and admin for twice-weekly contracted psychiatric services., • Oversee program functions in a supervisor’s absence, as assigned., • Independently manage a caseload Conduct comprehensive intake assessments., • Work with clients to develop goals and service plans, provide referrals and direct assistance to support clients applying and/or attending appointments for: mental health services, medical care, substance treatment, vital documents, benefits, legal/immigration services, and permanent housing., • Document all interactions with or on behalf of clients; monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals., • Coordinate client care with other service providers; attend regular case conferences with clients and other service providers, as required; support program leadership with concerns and inquiries received from other service providers., • Attend regular supervision sessions with direct supervisor., • Drive agency vehicle to and from client locations and appointments., • Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field of study., • Four years of related work experience., • Ability to engage and build rapport with populations with high support needs., • Strong oral and written communication skills., • Detail-oriented and resourceful with strong time management and organizational skills., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology., • Bilingual/multilingual preferred, but not required., • 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, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork., • 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, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work., • TB Test required within the first 120 days of employment 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 .