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Job Summary The BPW Trainer will represent Brain Power Wellness Services, leading various wellness workshops and retreats for school staff, parents, and students. Responsibilities include mastering and conducting training modules, ensuring a positive and collaborative environment, and integrating brain science principles into activities. Trainers will manage administrative duties, such as daily reporting, sign-in sheet submissions, and weekly check-ins. They are also expected to support staff development, participate in meetings, and contribute to maintaining a safe office environment. Flexibility to cover services across NYC's five boroughs is required. Responsibilities Essential Duties: - Articulate the mission, vision, and services of Brain Power Wellness Services. - Understand the role of the BPW Trainer, including being a professional representative of Brain Power Wellness Services, ensuring quality services, being a positive role model when implementing Brain Breaks in the classroom with students, and creating a positive and collaborative environment. - Be familiar with the contents of the BPW Teacher Binder and be able to locate and articulate its contents. - Understand the principles and brain science supporting the BP Activities (e.g., Water Up Fire Down) and incorporate them when teaching BPW - Represent BPW and take ownership for growing and strengthening the relationship between our school communities and BPW by integrating BPW’s program into the school culture. Conducting Services - Class Visits: Have a complete understanding of BPW’s program structure & best practices. Within one month have expertise, and be able to independently lead activities and explain core themes in all of the class Visit flows for Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, and Special Education. Engage with students to encourage participation. Class Visits are typically 20 minutes in length (with some exceptions) with a 5 minute transition period between Class Visits. Depending on the school and schedule, an instructor on average may conduct anywhere from 8-12 visits on a given day. - School Aid Workshops: Lead School Aid workshops independently, including presentations, exercises, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Staff Wellness: Lead staff wellness sessions, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Student Leadership Program: Lead Student Leadership Program session activities with a BPW Instructor, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Parent Workshops: Lead parent workshops independently, including presentations, exercises, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Teacher and Staff Refresher Workshops: Lead workshops (day 1 - 3 curriculum) for small groups and large groups, and engage with participants to encourage participation. This includes conducting these workshops during common planning time for teachers. - Teacher and Staff Refresher Workshops: Lead independently, including presentations, exercises, and engage with participants to encourage participation. This includes conducting these workshops during common planning time for teachers. - School Retreats (Day & Overnight): Lead wellness activities, lead stations, manage groups, space setup, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Day School Retreats: Lead day school retreat wellness activities, co-lead stations, assist with setup, and engage with the group to encourage participation. - Team Leader: To support staff development team during internal Thursday training to co-facilitate training, model professional behaviors & skills in the workplace for other Instructors, good teamwork, and feedback on professionalism and quality of services. - Assisting Field Coordinator With Relationship Building With School Partners - Provides ongoing support to Field Coordinators in managing school partnerships, including follow-up communications to schools, principal meetings, and other relevant communication. - Support the FC with intaking requests and communicating from school partners by being an intermediary between Field Coordinators and school partners to ensure the communication between Field Coordinators and school partners are strong, and information is always relayed back to the Field Coordinator. Administrative Responsibilities - Training: Master instructional modules, resources, program structure, and best practices. - Shadowing Services: Shadow a member of the NYC Services Team while they conduct services to obtain exposure and training on services they need to learn how to conduct them. - Learn Worlds Modules: Complete all assigned Learn World Modules and assessments. - Debrief Meeting: At the end of services, have a debrief meeting with the principal of the school. Recap email is sent to the Field Coordinator to summarize what was discussed. - Weekly Meetings: Have weekly check-in meetings with your Instructor Supervisor. - SIS: At the end of each work day, obtain (and create virtual Sign In Sheets for virtual sessions) and submit Sign-In Sheets (SIS) on the same day the service was provided timely so payment can be requested from DOE. - Daily Reports: At the end of each work day submit a Daily Report to your supervisor & FC describing the days activities, areas of challenge and growth, and questions or concerns. Other Responsibilities - Arrive to all assigned services, and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the service. - Provide coverage for services as needed, wherever needed in the 5 boroughs of NYC. - Attend weekly Staff Meetings either in person at the BPW office or virtually according to the weekly schedule. - Respond to emails, calls, texts, and Google Spaces announcements. - Take initiative when in the office to maintain a safe and clean environment for the BPW Team (e.g., assisting Office Manager in room set up/break down, cleaning, removing garbage, etc.). - Submit timesheets and expenses by the deadlines. - Provide back-up support for the BPW Services team in order to get services completed on time. - Participate in committees/groups that work on tasks which enhance the Instructor role experience, maintaining and developing the BPW Trainer’s skills, or updating the materials Instructors work with. Professional Skills Professionalism | Punctuality | Accountability | Team Player | Growth Mindset | Effective And Respectful Communication | Professional Integrity | Autonomy | Confidence | Knowledgeable | Admin Skills | Time Management | Multi Tasking | Advanced Communication With School Leaders Schedule - Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM - Possible after-hours & weekend work due to staffing needs for business retreats & programming - Travel required to facilitate and support BPW Services outside of New York City. EEO Statement BPW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic!
POSITION DESCRIPTION Position: Program Manager Program: VITA Tax Program Reports to: Program Director Salary Range: $60,000 to $65,000 Posted: March 30, 2024 Start Date: Immediately Full – Time- Vita Tax Program About Ariva MISSION: Our mission is to bring economic justice, opportunity and inclusion to our Bronx neighbors and other underserved communities across New York City. VISION: We envision a world where all New York City residents experience economic justice, financial inclusion, and the opportunity to build financially empowered and prosperous lives. We offer free comprehensive financial capabilities services and free income tax assistance at locations around New York City. Information on our projects and programs Position Description The Program Manager is part of Ariva’s management team and has lead responsibility for the management and performance of one year round VITA tax site and up to six seasonal tax sites. The Program Manager has direct supervision of two to three permanent staff and about twelve seasonal employees. The manager is responsible for ensuring that the sites within their portfolio meet all internal and external contract goals. Ariva is one of the most established non-profit free tax assistance organizations in the Bronx. We are an IRS sponsored VITA program and a Certified Acceptance Agent for ITINs. The program serves over 8,000 New Yorker each year at about ten seasonal and three year round locations. The tax team is composed of 5 full-time year-round staff, 20-25 seasonal staff and about 100 hundred volunteers. This job involves frequent local travel to sites around NYC and requires some evenings and weekend hours over the course of the year. During the main filing season (January-April), the Program Manager can expect to work most evenings and Saturdays. Face-to-face in-person service is an essential component of this position. All staff must be vaccinated and must follow the health and safety procedures in our offices. This position is 100% in person. The average work week is 45 hours, more during the income tax filing season and other busy times of year. Ariva is a growing organization, and this position offers the opportunity to grow with us. Responsibilities The Program Manager has full responsibility for the tax sites in their portfolio. The Program Manager directly oversees projects and tax sites and supervises line staff. They also provide coverage as needed in the absence of site staff to ensure seamless and efficient operations of the tax sites. The Tax Program is a VITA program highly regulated by the IRS. The Program Manager ensures that all aspects of the tax sites in their portfolio are fully compliant with all IRS VITA program requirements. Ariva is also a Certified Acceptance Agent for ITINs. This IRS program also has stringent compliance requirements and, in addition, has extensive record keeping requirements. If ITINs are accepted at any of their locations, the Program Manager is responsible for ensuring that Ariva is at all times fully compliant with the requirements of the ITIN program. Responsibilities Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Primary Responsibilities · Tax site performance monitoring and reporting. Ensuring the tax sites at all times meet all IRS and local funders requirements, including but not limited to the ten IRS Quality Site Requirements. · Recruitment, mentoring, retention and supervision of site coordinators and seasonal staff. · Oversight of community outreach campaigns and marketing to support a client pipeline at assigned sites. Maintaining an up-to-date client story bank. · Cultivation and engagement of community partners, financial services partners, and other host partners in the communities where the tax sites are located · Coordinating program integration activities with Ariva’s financial counseling program. · Ensuring a highly professional and client-centered environment at all of Ariva’s tax sites. · Ensuring the tax sites have at all times adequate equipment, technology and supplies and safeguards in place to preserve the privacy and safety of client data. Duties include securely maintaining an equipment inventory of laptops and peripherals, and ensuring the software is up to date, including security and antiviral software. · Participate in weekly Ariva management team meetings. Additional Responsibilities The Program Manager will also have lead responsibility for at least one of the following initiatives: · Direct Ariva’s ITIN program. Ensure that Ariva’s ITIN program is fully compliant with all IRS requirements. · Oversee Ariva’s Senior Citizen Tax Initiative, a program focused exclusively on the tax needs of seniors in our communities. · Oversee Ariva’s tax time savings and asset building initiatives. The assigned manager has lead responsibility in identifying, implementing and monitoring tax time savings efforts at our sites Supportive Responsibilities In addition to the above lead responsibilities, the Program Manager will work closely with and provide support to the Program director in the following: · Contract management. · Reviewing and approving communications content, including website information and social media content related to the tax programs Core Competencies: Minimum three years of experience in managing VITA sites. Seasonal site experience is acceptable. · A demonstrated commitment to and experience working with low-income people and in low-income communities. · Extraordinary customer service skills and high standards of professionalism. · Skilled in managing, motivating and supporting staff and volunteers. · Strong project management skills; ability to simultaneously manage several busy tax sites. · Cultural competence to provide services to the diverse members of our community. · Ability to identify and build new relationships and manage existing ones with community partners. · Computer-literate; comfortable with data management, data entry, and reporting. · Very strong written and verbal communication skills. · Familiarity with CRMs, especially Salesforce and tax software (currently TaxSlayer) · Contract or grant management experience and skills. · Able to work in person and engage in frequent local travel to visit multiple tax sites, primarily in the Bronx. · Willing and able to be flexible in their work schedule; able to accommodate evening and weekend hours to support the tax sites. Depending on project portfolio, additional competencies may be required in: · Services to seniors · ITIN preparation · Asset building and tax time savings. In addition to the above core competencies, the ideal candidate would also have · Basic knowledge of individual income tax returns · Familiarity with social media and some or all of the following applications; Salesforce, Constant Contacts, Wordpress. Salary: $60,000 to $65,000/year, depending on experience. Ariva offers full-time employees subsidized health and dental insurance, generous paid time off and other benefits. This posting will remain open through August 30th, 2024. "Ariva is an Equal Opportunity Employer"
Job Summary The BPW Trainer will represent Brain Power Wellness Services, leading various wellness workshops and retreats for school staff, parents, and students. Responsibilities include mastering and conducting training modules, ensuring a positive and collaborative environment, and integrating brain science principles into activities. Trainers will manage administrative duties, such as daily reporting, sign-in sheet submissions, and weekly check-ins. They are also expected to support staff development, participate in meetings, and contribute to maintaining a safe office environment. Flexibility to cover services across NYC's five boroughs is required. Responsibilities Essential Duties: - Articulate the mission, vision, and services of Brain Power Wellness Services. - Understand the role of the BPW Trainer, including being a professional representative of Brain Power Wellness Services, ensuring quality services, being a positive role model when implementing Brain Breaks in the classroom with students, and creating a positive and collaborative environment. - Be familiar with the contents of the BPW Teacher Binder and be able to locate and articulate its contents. - Understand the principles and brain science supporting the BP Activities (e.g., Water Up Fire Down) and incorporate them when teaching BPW - Represent BPW and take ownership for growing and strengthening the relationship between our school communities and BPW by integrating BPW’s program into the school culture. Conducting Services - Class Visits: Have a complete understanding of BPW’s program structure & best practices. Within one month have expertise, and be able to independently lead activities and explain core themes in all of the class Visit flows for Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, and Special Education. Engage with students to encourage participation. Class Visits are typically 20 minutes in length (with some exceptions) with a 5 minute transition period between Class Visits. Depending on the school and schedule, an instructor on average may conduct anywhere from 8-12 visits on a given day. - School Aid Workshops: Lead School Aid workshops independently, including presentations, exercises, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Staff Wellness: Lead staff wellness sessions, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Student Leadership Program: Lead Student Leadership Program session activities with a BPW Instructor, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Parent Workshops: Lead parent workshops independently, including presentations, exercises, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Teacher and Staff Refresher Workshops: Lead workshops (day 1 - 3 curriculum) for small groups and large groups, and engage with participants to encourage participation. This includes conducting these workshops during common planning time for teachers. - Teacher and Staff Refresher Workshops: Lead independently, including presentations, exercises, and engage with participants to encourage participation. This includes conducting these workshops during common planning time for teachers. - School Retreats (Day & Overnight): Lead wellness activities, lead stations, manage groups, space setup, and engage with participants to encourage participation. - Day School Retreats: Lead day school retreat wellness activities, co-lead stations, assist with setup, and engage with the group to encourage participation. - Team Leader: To support staff development team during internal Thursday training to co-facilitate training, model professional behaviors & skills in the workplace for other Instructors, good teamwork, and feedback on professionalism and quality of services. - Assisting Field Coordinator With Relationship Building With School Partners - Provides ongoing support to Field Coordinators in managing school partnerships, including follow-up communications to schools, principal meetings, and other relevant communication. - Support the FC with intaking requests and communicating from school partners by being an intermediary between Field Coordinators and school partners to ensure the communication between Field Coordinators and school partners are strong, and information is always relayed back to the Field Coordinator. Administrative Responsibilities - Training: Master instructional modules, resources, program structure, and best practices. - Shadowing Services: Shadow a member of the NYC Services Team while they conduct services to obtain exposure and training on services they need to learn how to conduct them. - Learn Worlds Modules: Complete all assigned Learn World Modules and assessments. - Debrief Meeting: At the end of services, have a debrief meeting with the principal of the school. Recap email is sent to the Field Coordinator to summarize what was discussed. - Weekly Meetings: Have weekly check-in meetings with your Instructor Supervisor. - SIS: At the end of each work day, obtain (and create virtual Sign In Sheets for virtual sessions) and submit Sign-In Sheets (SIS) on the same day the service was provided timely so payment can be requested from DOE. - Daily Reports: At the end of each work day submit a Daily Report to your supervisor & FC describing the days activities, areas of challenge and growth, and questions or concerns. Other Responsibilities - Arrive to all assigned services, and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the service. - Provide coverage for services as needed, wherever needed in the 5 boroughs of NYC. - Attend weekly Staff Meetings either in person at the BPW office or virtually according to the weekly schedule. - Respond to emails, calls, texts, and Google Spaces announcements. - Take initiative when in the office to maintain a safe and clean environment for the BPW Team (e.g., assisting Office Manager in room set up/break down, cleaning, removing garbage, etc.). - Submit timesheets and expenses by the deadlines. - Provide back-up support for the BPW Services team in order to get services completed on time. - Participate in committees/groups that work on tasks which enhance the Instructor role experience, maintaining and developing the BPW Trainer’s skills, or updating the materials Instructors work with. Professional Skills Professionalism | Punctuality | Accountability | Team Player | Growth Mindset | Effective And Respectful Communication | Professional Integrity | Autonomy | Confidence | Knowledgeable | Admin Skills | Time Management | Multi Tasking | Advanced Communication With School Leaders Schedule - Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM - Possible after-hours & weekend work due to staffing needs for business retreats & programming - Travel required to facilitate and support BPW Services outside of New York City. EEO Statement BPW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic!