University Settlement partners with over 40,000 New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn annually, aiming to help them achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. With a history spanning nearly 140 years, the organization combats poverty and systemic inequality by developing effective social services in collaboration with the community. Founded in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, University Settlement upholds its founding values in the 21st century by engaging with New Yorkers directly, actively listening to diverse perspectives, and fostering cooperative solutions. The organization supports community strength by providing stable foundations for individuals of all ages to grow and pursue their aspirations. Its programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts, are infused with a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action. Specifically, the Adult Literacy Program offers ESOL classes to immigrant adults in New York City. University Settlement provides a comprehensive range of services to over 10,000 individuals of all ages residing on the Lower East Side. These services encompass adult literacy classes, mental health counseling, intensive case management, group and family day care, support for the formerly homeless, after-school and summer camp programs for children and teens, a senior center, and a credit union.
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Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level